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Tourists Witness “PERIVLEPTOS 2025” Evacuation Exercise at Mystra

Manuel Santos

The large-scale “PERIVLEPTOS 2025” evacuation drill, held at the Mystra Archaeological Site, brought together Greek ministries, local authorities, and emergency services

1 year ago

Athens Reservoirs Hit Record Lows

Kostas Raptis

Athens, a city famed for its sunshine, now faces water scarcity as Mornos and Evinos reservoirs report historic low levels.

1 year ago

Seven in Ten Greeks Are Eyeing Wellness and Sports Trips This Year

Victoria Udrea

Stressed-out souls want nature, rest, and a break from regular life. Travelers set strict spending limits, most unwilling to go beyond €500.

1 year ago

British Tour Operators Meet Alternative Tourism

Manuel Santos

Alternative tourism in Greece was under the spotlight as tourism professionals and British media heavyweights gathered for AITO’s London event.

1 year ago

Why More Tourists Means Less Cash

Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s tourism model turned into a crowded mess, and why sustainable tourism matters now more than ever.

1 year ago

SYRIZA’s Relentless Standoff: Leadership Slams Government Over Migrant Center and OPEKEPE Scandal in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

SYRIZA’s president visited Kitrenosí in Rethymno on June 7, 2024, fiercely opposing government plans for a closed migrant facility in Crete.

1 year ago

New Short-Term Rental Rules in Greece: How to Avoid Getting Fined by AADE

Victoria Udrea

Find out what Greece’s AADE short-term rental rules mean for owners and managers as of 2025.

1 year ago

Athens International Airport Passenger Traffic Skyrockets in June

Iorgos Pappas

Athens International Airport recorded a 7.6% increase in passenger traffic in the first half of 2025, driven mainly by international travelers.

1 year ago

Netflix Collaboration With EOT Spurs New Greece Tourism Video

Manuel Santos

The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) and Netflix announced a collaboration, releasing a global video campaign to showcase Greek destinations.

1 year ago

Five Vestiges of Light and Memory Are Now Part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Greece

Victoria Udrea

Explore five traditions of Greece included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture in 2025.

1 year ago

Basilica I Complex at Philippi Is Undergoing Major Restoration

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Basilica I Complex at Philippi is being restored by the Greek Ministry of Culture from 2021 to 2027, using European and national funds to preserve, protect, and upgrade this UNESCO World Heritage site.

1 year ago

Travel Alert: First West Nile Virus Cases Detected in Greece for 2025

Victoria Udrea

The National Public Health Organization (EODY) reports first West Nile virus cases in Greece for 2025 in Attica.

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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