Poseidon Statue Erected Without Permits Mexican authorities have issued a closure order on a 10-foot-tall Poseidon statue erected in May in the Gulf of Mexico near Progreso, Yucatan. The large aquatic statue depicting an angry Poseidon wielding a trident had become a popular photo spot for tourists. However, the National Environmental Protection Agency stated that […]
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Greek Islands Grapple with Water Shortages Amid Heatwave
Following Greece’s earliest heatwave in June, several Greek islands face a dire water shortage crisis. Sifnos, Leros, Sami, and parts of Crete have declared states of emergency as water supplies dwindle. Islanders are urgently calling for government intervention. Water levels are critically low across Attica, including Athens. Naxos in the South Aegean endure a severe […]
Greece Declares Tourism Crisis Amid Growing Tensions
As 2023 brought over 7 million tourists to Athens, Greece has issued a stark warning about a mounting tourism crisis. Shop fronts in Athens now bear graffiti reading “No more tourism,” reflecting local resentment towards British visitors. This wave of upset has also spread to Spain, affecting popular destinations like Lanzarote, Tenerife, and Majorca. Local […]
The International Festival of the Aegean: A Musical Extravaganza
Syros, Greece – July 1, 2024 – The enchanting island of Syros once again prepares to host the International Festival of the Aegean, a much-anticipated annual event. From Sunday, July 14 to Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Apollo Theater in Ermoupolis will come alive with a spectacular array of classical, world, and operatic performances suitable […]
Short-Term Rental Saturation Impact in Greece
Supply Surge Hits Urban Rentals An upsurge in available short-term rental properties has notably impacted net income in Athens and Thessaloniki. This contrasts with other regions in Greece, where a favourable image of holiday destinations keeps the trend positive. Research from Key Data for the Association of Short-Term Rental Companies (STAMA) indicates a 13% increase […]
New Greek Tourism Law Gains Parliamentary Approval
The Greek Parliament passed a new tourism law focused on infrastructure and education; focus on sustainably and competitively.
Weather Forecast: Heat Wave Ahead
Greece is in for a heat wave, with temperatures soaring across the mainland and island regions.
Malta Sends 40 Firefighters to Greece to Fight Wildfires
Forty firefighters from Civil Protection Malta will operate in Patras in two groups from July 15 to August 15.
Travel Alert: Alarming Surge in Covid-19 FLiRT Variant Cases in Greece
Experts predict the new coronavirus FLiRT strain outbreak lasting until the end of July.
Yellow Fire Danger Warning for Crete
The Greek Civil Protection has issued a yellow fire danger warning for Crete and an orange alert for parts of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace.
Things Heat Up: Greece’s Coming Tourism Apocalypse
Global warming, overtourism, water shortages, overdevelopment and a host of other problems threaten Greece and all of South Europe.
Short-Term Rentals in Greece: A Mixed Outcome
A marked increase in accommodation supply has impacted the net income of short-term rentals in Athens and Thessaloniki.
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