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Greece to Create Two National Marine Parks in the South Cyclades and Ionian Islands

Manuel Santos

When the Greek Prime Minister announced the creation of two new National Marine Parks, the news inspired both pride and purpose. Speaking on SKAI TV, Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou called the move “a historic step for the protection of our seas with both a national and human dimension.” These parks cover nearly […]

1 year ago

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki Is a Five-Star Experience by Fattal Hotel Group

Manuel Santos

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki features art-inspired rooms and welcomes global travelers seeking culture, comfort and city vibes.

1 year ago

Greek Ministry of Tourism Launches Nationwide Tourism Product Survey

Iorgos Pappas

The Ministry of Tourism taps CHOOSE S.A. for an expert-led tourism product survey, examining Greek society’s views on the national tourism product.

1 year ago

Sanctuary of Dodona Prepares for Bouleuterion Restoration Works This Year

Victoria Udrea

The restoration of the Bouleuterion at the Sanctuary of Dodona safeguards a major archaeological monument and enhances the visitor experience.

1 year ago

Eight Regional Airports Across Greece Will Close Their Runways Temporarily for Upgrades

Iorgos Pappas

Fraport Greece will close runways at eight regional airports for upgrades from November 2025 to March 2026.

1 year ago

Greece: May 2025 Balance of Travel Services in a Surplus of €1,875.8 Million

Mihaela Lica Butler

May 2025 raked in a balance of travel services surplus of €1,875.8 million. January-May 2025 posted a surplus of €3,006.9 million.

1 year ago

Naxos Rides the Wind to the Top of Greece’s Kitesurfing Scene

Manuel Santos

When the strong Aegean wind starts to rise around midday, locals and travelers on Naxos don’t just seek shelter—they grab their boards. As France’s generationvoyage.fr declares, Greece has become the insider’s pick for kitesurfing in 2025, with Naxos leading the charge. Long beloved for its sun-kissed beaches, hospitable villages, and relaxed pace, Naxos is now […]

1 year ago

Milos’s Sarakiniko Faces a Luxury Hotel Scandal

Kostas Raptis

Sarakiniko—white-lunar and wave-sculpted, the jewel of Milos—now finds itself at the heart of a growing political and environmental storm. Revered by travelers and photographers as one of the Aegean’s most arresting landscapes, the site is now shadowed by controversy following revelations that a nearby luxury hotel was greenlit through what Greece’s National Transparency Authority calls […]

1 year ago

New Heat Wave in Greece from Today Until Next Sunday

Victoria Udrea

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts a new heat wave across Greece from July 21-27, 2025.

1 year ago

Restoration Works Begin at the Sanctuary of the Great Gods in Samothrace

Iorgos Pappas

The Sanctuary of the Great Gods in Samothrace stands as a beacon for travelers interested in history and spirituality.

1 year ago

Cruise Tax Begins Now at All Greek Ports

Iorgos Pappas

Tourists arriving at Greek ports in 2025 face a new cruise tax, varying by location and season. Find out who pays, when it starts, and how much to expect, including details for Mykonos and Santorini.

1 year ago

Greece Overtourism and Its Impact on Local Communities

Kostas Raptis

Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, calls for strategic visitor management in Greece to safeguard local communities.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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