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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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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 […]

4 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 […]

4 months ago

Greece Launches ‘Renovate – Rent’ Program to Boost Long-Term Housing Supply

Iorgos Pappas

The program offers financial support of up to €300 per square meter, with a maximum grant of €36,000 per property.

4 months ago

Chios Launches First Night Run to Boost Sports Tourism

Manuel Santos

Chios is preparing for its first Night Run on June 20, combining sport, community participation, and tourism promotion through a race along the island’s waterfront and urban center.

4 months ago

100% Hotel Show Shifts to October Dates with Revamped Business Concept

Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s 100% Hotel Show shifts its 2026 dates to October 23-25 at MEC Paiania, debuting a revamped concept focused on hospitality services, expert workshops, and B2B partnerships.

4 months ago

New Greek Law Deploys Drones to Police Public Beaches

Kostas Raptis

Greece introduces drone and satellite surveillance to monitor beaches under a new omnibus bill restructuring shoreline business limits and public access.

4 months ago

Karditsa Is the Bicycle Capital of Greece

Manuel Santos

Karditsa became Greece’s cycling capital through smart planning, flat terrain, and decades of bicycle culture. Other cities should take notes.

4 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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