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August 28: Greek Airports Face Shutdown as Air Traffic Controllers Strike

Kostas Raptis

Air traffic controllers across Greece will strike on August 28, citing systemic failures, government suppression, and rising risks to flight safety.

1 year ago

Athens Restores the Kokovikos House in Plaka into Cultural Center

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture restores the Kokovikos House in Plaka with €1.7 million ESF funding into a cultural center.

1 year ago

SUP Rescues Rise in Greece

Manuel Santos

SUP is booming in Greece, but SUP rescues are piling up. Lifeguards call for safety rules and even certification classes.

1 year ago

Greece Travel Balance Surplus Hits €2.98 Billion in June 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Greece posted a €2.98 billion travel services surplus in June 2025. Fewer tourists came, but higher spending per trip pushed receipts up by 8.8%. Germany, UK, and US led the way.

1 year ago

Why Greece’s Airports Are So Busy This Year

Kostas Raptis

Greece’s 24 HCAA-managed airports saw a 6.5% rise in passengers from January to July. Total national air traffic reached 44.7 million travelers.

1 year ago

Panagiás tou Chárou in Lipsi Celebrates Virgin Mary on August 23

Victoria Udrea

Lipsi’s Panagiás tou Chárou festival, August 23–25, blends faith, a miracle of lilies, music, and feasts in the heart of the Dodecanese.

1 year ago

Kastoria’s Lake Turns Green for 8th Eco Festival

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The 8th Ecological Agriculture and Handicraft Festival will take place in Kastoria, Greece, from 29–31 August 2025. Featuring organic products, artisan crafts, sustainability workshops, and children’s activities, this lakeside celebration blends tradition, creativity, and ecological awareness. In the final days of August, Kastoria’s lake becomes more than a scenic backdrop. It turns into a meeting […]

1 year ago

Epirus Music Village Brings a Week of Tradition to Pogoni

Ion Bogdan V.

Epirus comes alive this August with the first Epirus Music Village in Pogoni — a week of workshops, concerts, and dance celebrating the region’s rich traditions.

1 year ago

Athens Empties Out as Half the City Flees for the Islands to Celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Kostas Raptis

Piraeus and other Attica ports saw near-100% ferry occupancy as thousands fled Athens for the islands ahead of the Dormition holiday.

1 year ago

Mycenaean Voudeni Escapes Fire but Suffers Some Damage

Iorgos Pappas

Wildfire swept through the Mycenaean site of Voudeni in Achaia, sparing its tombs but destroying shelters, pathways, and facilities. Full damage assessment pending.

1 year ago

Andros Moves Fast to Tackle Severe Water Shortages

Victoria Udrea

Andros faces one of its driest summers — emergency desalination units are now central to keeping taps running.

1 year ago

Santorini Landslide Risk Gets Six-Month Scientific Intervention

Manuel Santos

The University of Athens will lead a six-month project to tackle landslide risks in Santorini’s caldera, targeting high-risk areas from Athinios to Oia.

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Rethymno Is Giving Repeat Tourists Something Better Than a Trophy

2026-09-19 By Victoria Udrea

Rethymno will honor loyal repeat visitors on World Tourism Day by planting trees in their name, linking tourism, sustainability, and local pride.

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Heraklion’s Lions Square to Get New Pavement

2026-09-19 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will repair worn paving around the Lions and 25th August Street from mid-November, aiming to finish before the Christmas rush.

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Chora Sfakion Port Gets Rockfall Protection in Major Safety Project

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Rockfall protection works at Chora Sfakion port are nearing completion, with handover expected in December 2026. Irrigation and water storage projects are also being examined.

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International Sculptors Will Turn Marble Into Art in a Cretan Village

2026-09-18 By Victoria Udrea

Visit Venerato near Heraklion from September 21 to October 11 to watch sculptors from China, Cuba and Greece create five marble works, free to the public.

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Heraklion Funds Two Electric Minibuses for Disability Transport

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will receive €241,600 in Crete 2021-2027 funding for two electric minibuses equipped to transport people with disabilities and wheelchairs.

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