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200 Small Mountain Hotels for Sale Across Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Around 200 small family-run hotels are for sale in Greece’s mountain destinations, with diaspora buyers showing strong interest amid rising costs and seasonal challenges.

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Greece Ranked No. 1 Retirement Destination for 2026

Iorgos Pappas

While Greeks are still debating grocery bills and electricity prices, the rest of the world has reached a clear conclusion: Greece is the best place on Earth to retire in 2026. According to International Living, Greece has officially taken the No. 1 spot worldwide as a retirement destination, comfortably overtaking long-time favorites like Portugal and […]

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A Tragic Winter Ascent: Four Hikers Dead in the Vardousia Mountains

Manuel Santos

Four experienced mountaineers were found buried under an avalanche in the Vardousia Mountains after a Christmas Day ascent.

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Greece’s Tourism Money Is Growing — Here Is What That Actually Means

Argophilia Travel News

New data from the Bank of Greece shows rising tourism revenues and visitor numbers in 2025, underlining tourism’s key role in the economy.

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Cruise Fee Funding Flows to Crete’s Municipalities

Iorgos Pappas

Cretan municipalities received state funding from Greece’s cruise passenger fee, with Heraklion and Chania ranking high nationally.

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Greece’s Rail Upgrade Signals a New Era for Travel and Tourism

Arthur Butler

Greece orders 23 new electric trains with a 2027 deadline, introducing digital oversight, faster routes, and rail connections that could reshape travel and tourism nationwide.

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Kalikantzaroi, the Creatures Who Slip Through Christmas

Arthur Butler

Who are the Kalikantzaroi? Greek folklore explains why these mischievous winter spirits appear at Christmas.

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Santorini Among the World’s Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for 2026

Arthur Butler

Santorini features in hotelwithtub.com’s 2026 ranking of the world’s most romantic getaways, praised for its views, intimacy, and honeymoon appeal.

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€2.4 Million Released to Regions to Fight Livestock Pox

Manuel Santos

€2.4 million goes to regions for sheep and goat pox management, a move that also protects rural tourism and food supply chains.

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Restored Palace of Pella, Birthplace of Alexander the Great, Reopens to Visitors

Iorgos Pappas

The Palace of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, returns to the public after major restoration works.

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Christmas Dinner in Greece Gets Up to 20% More Expensive in 2025

Arthur Butler

Rising meat and dessert prices push the cost of Greece’s Christmas table up to 20% in 2025, affecting households, restaurants, and holiday travelers.

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Athens Roads Are Under New AI Surveillance

Kostas Raptis

Driving in Athens just changed. AI traffic cameras are recording speeding, phone use, and red-light violations. Drivers should expect fines.

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Clean Monday in Hersonissos Brings Villages to Life

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Hersonissos celebrates Clean Monday with Koulouma events across its villages, inviting residents and visitors to welcome Lent with food, music, and kites.

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What Tourists Think Cretans Eat vs What They Actually Eat

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The truth about what Cretans actually eat. Beyond lamb on a spit, daily life is built on legumes, vegetables, and modest tables.

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Minoa Pediada Residents Seek ENFIA Relief as Reconstruction Drags On

2026-02-20 By Manuel Santos

Five years after the 2021 earthquake in Minoa Pediada, hundreds of homes remain uninhabitable as residents request ENFIA exemption through 2026 and beyond.

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Crete’s Hotel Workers Prepare for Strike as Season Approaches

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The Sea Strikes Back in Gouves

2026-02-20 By Arthur Butler

Severe waves and winds up to 10 Beaufort damaged the coastal road in Gouves, Crete, reigniting erosion concerns before the tourist season.

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