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What Does Κούλουμα (Koulouma) Mean?

Iorgos Pappas

Discover what Κούλουμα means, and why Greeks fly kites, feast on seafood, on Clean Monday to mark the end of Carnival.

11 months ago

First Permanent Natura 2000 Staff Hired for Greece’s Protected Areas

Manuel Santos

Greece hires 340 permanent Natura 2000 staff for protected area management, led by Minister Theodoros Skylakakis.

12 months ago

Tree of Souls Monument Commemorates the Tempi Rrailway Tragedy

Iorgos Pappas

Athens Mayor Harry Doukas unveiled “The Tree of Souls,” a striking monument honoring the 57 victims of the Tempi tragedy.

12 months ago

Ash Wednesday Holiday Boosts Mountain Tourism with High Occupancy Rates

Mihaela Lica Butler

During the Ash Wednesday holiday, mountain lodgings in Greece reach up to full capacity. It’s time for a year-long mountain tourism strategy.

12 months ago

Vandals Strike Temple of Olympian Zeus and ODAP Store – What Happened?

Iorgos Pappas

Recent disruptions caused damage to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the ODAP store at Louloudadika. Here’s what happened.

12 months ago

8th Decision on Santorini Protection Measures for Ongoing Earthquakes

Manuel Santos

Learn about Thira’s 8th decision on protection measures due to current seismic activity.

12 months ago

Santorini at ITB Berlin 2025: New Campaign Unveiled

Mihaela Lica Butler

Santorini takes the global stage at ITB Berlin 2025 from March 4-6 with a new campaign: Santorini the One.

12 months ago

Earthquake Threats Spark Incident Response Exercises at Aegean Airports

Kostas Raptis

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) conducts incident response exercises in Cyclades airports following recent seismic activity.

1 year ago

Nationwide Strike Delays Ferry Departures February 28

Manuel Santos

Minoan Lines ferries face delays this February 28 due to a nationwide strike. Get the adjusted schedule for Piraeus, Milos, and Heraklion routes.

1 year ago

Sir Tom Jones to Perform in Athens on June 21

Kostas Raptis

At the ripe age of 85, Sir Tom Jones remains a musical force to be reckoned with. For anyone counting, he’s been belting out hits for six decades and still sounds like he’s dipped in liquid gold. Athens, it’s your lucky day—or rather, June 21 is—because the Welsh singing powerhouse is stopping by for his […]

1 year ago

A Plan to Unify the Archaeological Site of Eretria Was Set in Motion

Mihaela Lica Butler

Learn about the bold plan to transform the archaeological site of Eretria into a visitor-friendly journey through history.

1 year ago

Airbnb Offers 200 Cycladic Families Free Emergency Housing in Athens

Mihaela Lica Butler

200 Cycladic families displaced by earthquakes are receiving free emergency housing in Athens due to a collaboration between the Municipality and Airbnb.

1 year ago

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Crete sea level February

Aegean Sea Level Rises Up to 35 cm After Pressure Drop

2026-02-24 By Arthur Butler

Sea levels across the Aegean rose up to 35 cm in February due to low atmospheric pressure and strong winds, scientists confirm.

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Cretan Hotel Workers Travel to Athens Over Unpaid Unemployment Benefits

2026-02-24 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Around 300 hotel workers from Crete head to Athens, saying some have received no unemployment pay since October.

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1275 Traffic Violations Recorded in Crete During Carnival Weekend

2026-02-24 By Kostas Raptis

Police checks across Crete recorded 1,275 violations in four days, highlighting speeding, alcohol use and helmet neglect.

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Heraklion Plans to Walk Cruise Tourists Out of the City

2026-02-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion’s plan to move cruise bus stops could push visitors away from the city center, harming local businesses and limiting accessibility.

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Crete’s Climate Think Tank Wants a Green Badge

2026-02-24 By Kostas Raptis

Crete unveils climate strategy, flood warnings and coastal monitoring as officials pursue GSTC sustainable tourism certification in 2026.

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