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When Greek Wine Tourism Goes International (and Berlin Pretends It’s Santorini)

Iorgos Pappas

Greek wine tourism received a spotlight in Berlin at an event organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization in Germany, the Greek Embassy in Berlin, and EDOKAO.

1 year ago

Tzia Water Issues Sink Luxury Hotel Project

Kostas Raptis

The Kea Municipal Council has unanimously rejected the environmental impact study for a high-end luxury hotel project on Tzia (Kea), citing severe water concerns and a lack of staff housing.

1 year ago

Agreement Brings Modern Rail Interconnection Between Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Agreement brings a modern rail and road interconnection between Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece, linking Black Sea to Aegean transport.

1 year ago

Water Scarcity Investigation: Tornos News Reveals the State of Greece’s Tourist Destinations

Victoria Udrea

An exclusive Tornos News water scarcity investigation highlights the urgent challenges facing Greece’s top tourist destinations, from Mykonos to Kefalonia, as they adapt to dwindling water supplies and rising demand.

1 year ago

Santorini Historical Archive of Thira and Thirasia Grand Opening

Iorgos Pappas

Join the official opening of the Historical Archive of Thira and Thirasia in Santorini on June 9, 2025.

1 year ago

Greek 2025 Tourist Season Brings Record Costs for Holidaymakers

Iorgos Pappas

The Greek 2025 tourist season arrives with soaring prices and fading hopes for locals, as thousands face the harsh reality: holidays now belong to the lucky few.

1 year ago

SEATRAC Facilities Return to Kamari and Perissa in Santorini

Manuel Santos

Santorini SEATRAC facilities arrive early this June on Kamari and Perissa beaches.

1 year ago

Kastoria National Airport Gets a New Air Traffic Control Tower

Kostas Raptis

Kastoria National Airport is set for major upgrades with a new control tower following a key meeting on June 4, 2025.

1 year ago

Daleela Ferry Starts Cyprus-Greece Service for the 2025 Season

Manuel Santos

Sun-soaked and expectant, the quay at Limassol buzzed last Saturday as the Daleela ferry launched its first trip to Greece for the 2025 maritime season. You could almost taste the salt in the breeze or hear Odysseus laughing at the irony—this iconic Cyprus-Greece ferry route, now in its fourth season, is still the only sea […]

1 year ago

Airbnb Bulldozes the Greek Hotel Industry

Iorgos Pappas

Airbnb rentals soared past the Greek hotel industry with over 1 million beds available despite government restrictions.

1 year ago

New Border Crossing Promises Faster Travel Between Greece and North Macedonia

Iorgos Pappas

BorPres2 will open a new Greece-North Macedonia border crossing at Lemos. Officials will inaugurate the project on June 5, 2025.

1 year ago

This June, Join the Coastal and Underwater Cleanup in Santorini

Mihaela Lica Butler

Santorini’s underwater cleanup: why tourists can’t stop talking about this weirdly satisfying event from June 6-9, 2025.

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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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