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Slam Dunking On Greece’s Recent Tourism Efforts

Phil Butler

Okay, Vassilis Kikilias had his shot at doing right by Greeks and the whole sustainable tourism issue. Unfortunately, he’s not making the cut.

4 years ago

South Aegean Islands Set Record Visitors Numbers for October

Aleksandr Shatskih

The South Aegean islands region welcomed more visitors than ever before for October with more than 3 million travelers.

5 years ago

Greece’s Vassilis Kikilias Inks Deal With Jet2 at WTM

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias signed a deal with Britain’s Jet2.com to increase available air passenger seats to Greek by 600,000.

5 years ago

Monday November 1st News Briefs from Greece

Phil Butler

Greece tourism numbers surprisingly high for 2021 despite the pandemic. The COVID pandemic is, so far, unrelenting. And other news…

5 years ago

EODY Reports 3,651 New COVID Cases in 24 Hours

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Greece confirmed 3,651 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours including 63 fatalities from complications of the disease.

5 years ago

Greece and Saudi Arabia Agree to Expand Tourism Cooperation

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Greece and Saudi Arabia agree to expand on tourism, defense, and energy cooperation in the coming months.

5 years ago

The Deadly Pandemic Game Greece Is Losing

Phil Butler

Greece health experts say a fourth wave of COVID-19 is on the horizon, but Greek leadership maintains course to bolster the economy.

5 years ago

Minister Says Greece To Be Fully Digitalized In a Few Years

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Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis says Greece will be fully digitalized in a few short years.

5 years ago

Greek Officials Open Restaurants, Theaters, and Cinemas for Vaccinated

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Greece’s government has announced that as of October 9th, vaccinated patrons will be allowed in restaurants, theaters, and cinemas.

5 years ago

Greece News Briefs for October 8th, 2021

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The top stories from Greece. Evia Island workers prepare for rainy season, while COSCO ups its share of Piraeus Port.

5 years ago

Coworking Spaces May Be the Next Big Trend in Travel for Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Families traveling together to Greece may opt for remote working in the future, and coworking spaces are likely to become the next big trend in travel and hospitality. Benefits of Remote Working Remote working gained much popularity during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Offices closed, and many of their employees found themselves confined in their homes […]

5 years ago

Tourism Minister Kikilias Says Greece Accommodations Occupancy at 63%

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Greece’s Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias says the occupancy rate of tourist accommodation and hotels reached 63 percent recently.

5 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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