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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

Greece Has New Deadlines for Ski Resort Upgrades

Kostas Raptis

In Greece, investment projects related to ski resort upgrades funded by the NextGeneration EU program now have a definitive final deadline of June 30, 2026.

3 months ago

National Bank of Greece and POX Launch Strategic Partnership for Hoteliers

Argophilia Travel News

NBG and the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers announced a partnership offering liquidity support, POS financing, and advisory services for Greek hotels.

3 months ago

Greece Enters Global Competitive Sailing with Hellenic RS21 Sailing League

Iorgos Pappas

The Yacht Club of Greece and Grivalia launch the Hellenic RS21 Sailing League, featuring a new fleet of eco-friendly keelboats and three 2026 regattas.

3 months ago

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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

4 months ago

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Featured Stories

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

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European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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