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North Aegean Launches €8 Million Funding Programme for Tourism and Agri-Food Businesses

Iorgos Pappas

The North Aegean Region announced an €8 million funding action for tourism and agricultural processing.

3 months ago

Greece Extends Deadline for 22-Airport Concession as Investor Interest Grows

Kostas Raptis

The deadline to express interest in the 40-year concession of 22 regional Greek airports moved from June 30 to August 20.

3 months ago

Greek Government Says Ferry Ticket Prices Will Remain Stable

Argophilia Travel News

Greece’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs says ferry ticket prices will remain at 2024 and 2025 levels despite ongoing international pressure on fuel costs.

3 months ago

Trivago Apologizes and Removes Disputed AI Video Following Santorini Complaint

Victoria Udrea

Trivago removed a disputed AI-generated promotional video and apologized after Santorini hoteliers accused the platform of misleading travelers.

3 months ago

Nafplio Sets a Standard with Organized Street Music on the Beachfront

Iorgos Pappas

Nafplio has organized a rotating schedule for street musicians along the waterfront, keeping the atmosphere lively while maintaining order

3 months ago

Bus Strike Exposes Urgent Need for Coordinated Tourism Management in Santorini

Iorgos Pappas

The recent cruise ship strike in Santorini has sparked a heated debate over passenger management. Is the new 70-30 port rule realistic for bus operators?

3 months ago

Greece and the UK Ink Five-Year Tourism MoU

Iorgos Pappas

Greece and the UK have signed their first official tourism MoU. Learn what this five-year partnership means for sustainable growth and incoming UK visitor trends.

3 months ago

Rizes Gastro Taverna Presents A Gastronomic Voyage Through Santorini

Victoria Udrea

On July 7, 2026, Rizes Gastro Taverna in Fira presents an exclusive six-course food and wine pairing event featuring Santo Wines.

3 months ago

Purple Jellyfish Sting Coastal Tourism as Greek Businesses Seek Emergency Support

Iorgos Pappas

Greek business groups are calling for emergency support as purple jellyfish blooms reduce beach attendance and affect tourism businesses in parts of the country.

3 months ago

Greece Launches the New VisitGreece.gr With AI Features and a Digital Tourism Makeover

Kostas Raptis

Greece’s new VisitGreece.gr officially launches with AI-powered travel planning, a companion app, and a digital museum.

3 months ago

Electric Scooters: Heraklion and Beyond Face Strict New Regulations

Argophilia Travel News

The “wild west” of electric scooters is coming to an end. New laws bring age restrictions, mandatory insurance, and heavy fines.

3 months ago

Greek Lawmakers Call for Changes to Tourism for All 2026-2027 to Improve Access for People with Disabilities

Iorgos Pappas

Members of Parliament from PASOK have called on the Ministries of National Economy, Finance, and Tourism to revise the Tourism for All 2026-2027 program, arguing that its current rules continue to exclude many people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and rare diseases. The parliamentary question was submitted by Lassithi MP and PASOK Tourism spokesperson Katerina Spyridakis, […]

3 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Crete Counts the Cost After Three Days of Torrential Rain

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete begins recovery after three days of torrential rain, flooding and landslides damage roads, farms and infrastructure across the island.

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30 Residents Evacuated in Zoniana Because of Floods

2026-10-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Around 2,500 people in Zoniana, Livadia and Krana are without water, while 23 people have been rescued from vehicles in Ierapetra.

4.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Anogeia in Crete

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete with Epicenter South of Anogeia

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

4.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of Anogeia in Rethymno, Crete, early October 4, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Three German Tourists Die

Three German Tourists Die Suddenly During Separate Holidays in Crete

2026-10-03 By Kostas Raptis

Authorities investigate the sudden deaths of three German tourists who suffered fatal medical emergencies during their holidays in Rethymno and Heraklion.

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Road Closures Continue Across Lasithi, Rethymno and Heraklion

2026-10-03 By Arthur Butler

Severe weather continues to cause road closures and restrictions in Lasithi, Rethymno and Heraklion, including sections of the Ierapetra–Sitia road and several Irish crossings.

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