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An Unnecessary Escalation Stalls Port Operations in Santorini

Arthur Butler

Cruise calls to Santorini cancelled as bus operators protest the new 70-30 passenger management system.

2 months ago

Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

2 months ago

Thessaloniki Prepares for New Short-Term Rental Restrictions and Fines

Arthur Butler

Thessaloniki faces a total freeze on new Airbnb registrations starting July 1. New property transfer rules and fines may impact your investment.

2 months ago

Crete Anchors Greece’s Pristine 97% Perfect Water Quality Rating

Manuel Santos

Greece remains one of Europe’s leaders in bathing water quality in 2025, with 97.1% of monitored sites rated excellent.

2 months ago

Greece and Spain Coordinate European Tourism Strategy

Iorgos Pappas

Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Anna Karamanli and Spanish Ambassador Jorge Domecq draft a bilateral pact to align Mediterranean policy in Brussels.

2 months ago

Greece and France Sign Tourism Pact Targeting Data Sharing and Off-Season Flows

Iorgos Pappas

Greece and France are teaming up to tackle summer overtourism, spot infrastructure bottlenecks, and build digital tools to promote off-season travel.

2 months ago

Rhodes Unveils Ancient Shipyards and Secret Palace Grounds Closed to the Public for 75 Years

Kostas Raptis

The massive restoration integrates Hellenistic naval shipyards, monumental Roman streets, Knightly mints, and Ottoman architecture directly with the Medieval Gardens of the Palace of the Grand Master.

2 months ago

Hellenic Seaplanes Launched First Cross-Border Network Between Greece and Albania

Iorgos Pappas

Hellenic Seaplanes has completed a major milestone, flying a direct maritime corridor from Ioannina straight to Vlore, Albania.

2 months ago

Greece and Italy Reclaim Thousands of Looted Treasures, Directing Fire at the British Museum

Victoria Udrea

Greece and Italy extend their historic heritage pact to reconstruct 70,000 Robin Symes artifacts and return 145 ancient coins to Kos, while calling out the UK over the Parthenon Marbles.

2 months ago

Last-Minute Bookings and Rising Costs Squeeze Greek Hotel Profits

Iorgos Pappas

Geopolitical uncertainty and inflation drive a trend toward short, last-minute trips to Greece, pressuring hotel revenues despite rising arrivals.

3 months ago

Marathi: The Tiny Greek Island Where Time Slowed

Phil Butler

There are still places in Greece where arrival feels less like reaching a destination and more like slipping through a crack in time. Marathi, a tiny island scattered among the lesser-known reaches of the Dodecanese, is one of those places. Situated between Patmos, Lipsi, and Arki, this speck of land occupies little more than a […]

3 months ago

Should Greece Court Korean Travelers With Santorini Showcase?

Phil Butler

Greece wants more Korean travelers, and few would argue with the basic idea. Korean visitors are increasingly sophisticated, culturally curious, and well-suited to a country that offers far more than beaches and summer postcards. History, gastronomy, design, archaeology, island landscapes, walking routes, film locations, and deep cultural memory all make Greece a natural fit for […]

3 months ago

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete

2026-09-14 By Arthur Butler

Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.

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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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