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Wolf Attack in Halkidiki Raises Safety Concerns for Residents and Visitors

Manuel Santos

A wolf attacked a 5-year-old girl at Neos Marmaras beach in Halkidiki. Authorities are installing cameras and traps to find the animal.

1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals in Greece Up in August, Prices Edge Lower

Arthur Butler

AirDNA data shows short-term rental supply in Greece up 4.9% in August 2025, with demand up 5.2%. Occupancy slipped 0.5%, ADR at €201, offering travelers more choice at steadier prices.

1 month ago

Athens Taxi Strike to Disrupt Travel Monday

Iorgos Pappas

Athens taxi drivers will strike for 18 hours from midnight Sunday to Monday, protesting new regulations.

1 month ago

Hungarian Tourists Keep Greece on Their Map

Arthur Butler

569,000 Hungarians traveled to Greece in 2024, a slight dip from 2023 after record growth. Greece remains their top air destination and second most popular road trip abroad.

1 month ago

Greece’s Travel Balance Shows Surplus Despite Fewer Visitors

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Greece’s travel balance posted a €5.99 billion surplus in January-June 2025. Travel receipts rose 11% thanks to higher spending per trip, even as inbound visitor flows grew only 0.6%.

1 month ago

Digital Nomads Flock to Athens Nomad Fest 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Athens Nomad Fest 2025 gathers over 200 freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creators from six continents, with workshops, networking, and even a trip to Poros.

1 month ago

Piraeus Taste Festival 2025 Celebrates Seafood, Culture, and Zero Waste

Victoria Udrea

Piraeus hosts its 4th Taste Festival, filling the port with seafood creations, cultural events, and a fair celebrating Greek gastronomy.

1 month ago

Santorini’s Theraic Rituals Take the Stage at the Tomato Museum

Victoria Udrea

On September 19, 2025, the Tomato Industrial Museum in Vlychada hosts the Theraic Rituals event, part of Artemis Chatzigiannaki’s exhibition.

1 month ago

Nineteen Border Islands Get VAT Relief, Starting 2026

Iorgos Pappas

Greece introduces a 30% VAT cut for 19 border islands from January 1, 2026. Local leaders welcome relief but highlight housing, Airbnb, and demographic concerns.

1 month ago

Why Killini’s Port Suddenly Matters in the Green Transition

Iorgos Pappas

Kyilini’s port is set for a green upgrade with cold ironing by 2029, €1B for eco-friendly ferries, and improved connections that support island tourism.

1 month ago

Arvanitia Path in Nafplio Gets a 4.7 Million Euro Rock Makeover

Manuel Santos

Nafplio’s famous Arvanitia Path, linking the old town to the beach, gets €4.78m restoration to fix rockslide risks and improve tourist safety.

1 month ago

Museum of Prehistoric Thira Wins TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025

Ion Bogdan V.

Santorini’s Museum of Prehistoric Thira has earned a spot among the world’s top 10% on TripAdvisor and the Travelers’ Choice Award 2025.

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Crete’s Farmers Protest Across the Island

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The Region of Crete presented its Chania Trails project in Apokoronas, promising a “global hiking destination.”

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