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Destination by Hyatt to Offer a Cycladic Escape in Paros

Argophilia Travel News

The first-ever Destination by Hyatt in Greece promises to bring Paros’ natural beauty to life in a unique way.

1 year ago

Possible Hermes Ludovisi Statue Unearthed Near the Acropolis

Victoria Udrea

A possible marble statue resembling the Hermes Ludovisi tied to opulent Roman-era Athens, was discovered near the Acropolis.

1 year ago

Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Chalandri to Become a Sustainability Link

Manuel Santos

Chalandri revives Hadrian’s Aqueduct, addressing water shortages and urban green space challenges amid rising climate impacts.

1 year ago

Climate Challenge Conference Addresses Sustainability in Tourism, Urban Areas, and Education

Victoria Udrea

The Greek Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) held the “Climate Challenge” conference on Monday, November 25, at the Basil & Marina Theocharakis Foundation for Fine Arts and Music. The event focused on sustainability through the lenses of tourism, urban development, and education, emphasizing the urgency of climate crisis solutions. Key Findings and Topics […]

1 year ago

Deadly Storm Bora Devastates Greece: Loss of Lives and Widespread Damage

Iorgos Pappas

Storm Bora causes widespread destruction and loss of life in Lemnos and in Halkidiki. Storm Bora struck Greece over the past several days with deadly force, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The storm claimed three lives, including two individuals on Lemnos Island and another in Halkidiki. Strong winds, torrential rain, and widespread […]

1 year ago

Work in Greece, They Need 300,000 Workers from Other Countries

Victoria Udrea

If you want to work in Greece, over 300,000 job vacancies across various sectors are waiting for skilled professionals from other countries.

1 year ago

Greek Professional Fishermen as a “Protected Species”

Manuel Santos

Retired Hellenic Coast Guard Captain Spiros Aggelakis has expressed concerns about professional fishermen, often calling them an “endangered species,” who should be treated as a protected group. The retired captain criticized current policies, stating that: Another unenforceable law for professional fishing. Instead of providing subsidies to enable them to continue their work, as is done […]

1 year ago

Greek Tourism Ministry Plans Another Pile of Digital Projects

Mihaela Lica Butler

Are these tools enhancing travel or wasting Recovery Fund money? Dive in for critical insights.

1 year ago

To Address Housing Crisis, Civil Servants Will Be Offered Hotel Rooms

Manuel Santos

Faced with tourist-filled rentals, Greece plans for hotels to host civil servants. Will this fix the housing crisis?

1 year ago

Aenaon Park Gets Green Light

Argophilia Travel News

Set for completion by 2028, Aenaon, Athens’ grand new park, blends greenery, sports, and culture. With co-financing from Greece and the EU.

1 year ago

Rain and Thunderstorms Batter Greece

Argophilia Travel News

The weather in Greece took a dramatic turn as heavy rain and storms pummeled various regions. Thessaly, Sporades, the northern and eastern Aegean islands, Dodecanese, Cyclades, and southern Peloponnese saw intense rainfall and thunderstorms, while central Macedonia (Halkidiki and Pieria) faced a rough start to the morning. Snow covered higher altitudes in northern and central […]

1 year ago

9 Fascinating Things to Know About the Thessaloniki Metro

Mihaela Lica Butler

A multimillion-dollar metro called “Europe’s best” launches in Thessaloniki with leaky ceilings, no cell coverage, and glaring oversights.

1 year ago

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Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

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The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.

Rethymno Gets Olympic Swimming Pool With €4 Million Investment

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Rethymno will build a new Olympic-size swimming complex worth €4.09 million under Greece’s 2026-2030 sports program.

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2026-03-04 By Victoria Udrea

Nineteen large-scale digital reproductions from the Municipal Gallery of Heraklion are now displayed at Saint George Gate on the Venetian Walls.

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