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Greece’s August Full Moon 2026 Opens 126 Historic Sites After Dark

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On August 28, 2026, 126 museums and archaeological sites open for free, featuring special cultural events under the night sky.

1 month ago

AKMI and Athens Hoteliers Partner to Boost Tourism Workforce Skills Through EU TourX Project

Kostas Raptis

The Hoteliers’ Association of Athens, Attica & Argosaronic (EXA) has signed a new partnership with SAEK AKMI, lead partner of the European TourX project.

1 month ago

An Unprovoked Knife Attack Injured Two American Tourists Outside the Acropolis

Kostas Raptis

The man accused of stabbing two American tourists near the Acropolis has been remanded in custody pending trial.

1 month ago

Greece Completes E65 Motorway, Opening a New Gateway to Central and Western Greece

Iorgos Pappas

The full 182-km E65 motorway opens to traffic, improving access to Meteora, Epirus, Western Macedonia and Central Greece while strengthening Greece’s transport network.

1 month ago

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

2 months ago

11-Year-Old Lands 162 Toxic Pufferfish, Helping Protect Greece’s Seas

Manuel Santos

Lefteris Kavvidas, an 11-year-old from Kastellorizo, won a fishing competition by catching 162 silver-cheeked toadfish.

2 months ago

Cypriot Motorcyclists Embark on Memorial Ride Honoring Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou

Iorgos Pappas

Sixty Cypriots on 40 motorcycles embark on a 10-day memorial journey through Greece, honoring Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou on the 30th anniversary of their deaths.

2 months ago

WWF Greece Calls for National Strategy to Cut Plastic Pollution by 2030

Mihaela Lica Butler

WWF Greece demands urgent action as 11,500 tons of plastic choke the seas annually.

2 months ago

Apollo Hills Reaches Major Construction Milestone on the Athens Riviera

Arthur Butler

The €200 million development on the Athens Riviera is on schedule for delivery in the second quarter of 2027. The physical framework of the Athens Riviera’s newest luxury residential project has officially taken shape. Hines, the international real estate investment and development firm, announced the completion of the structural frame for Apollo Hills. Located in […]

2 months ago

North Aegean Launches €8 Million Funding Programme for Tourism and Agri-Food Businesses

Iorgos Pappas

The North Aegean Region announced an €8 million funding action for tourism and agricultural processing.

2 months ago

Greece Extends Deadline for 22-Airport Concession as Investor Interest Grows

Kostas Raptis

The deadline to express interest in the 40-year concession of 22 regional Greek airports moved from June 30 to August 20.

2 months ago

Greek Government Says Ferry Ticket Prices Will Remain Stable

Argophilia Travel News

Greece’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs says ferry ticket prices will remain at 2024 and 2025 levels despite ongoing international pressure on fuel costs.

2 months ago

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete

2026-09-14 By Arthur Butler

Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.

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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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