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Greece

“Greece 2.0” Funding Agreement Inked in Brussels

Aleksandr Shatskih

Greek officials and the European Commission signed the first funding agreement as part of Greece’s national recovery plan, Greece 2.0.

5 years ago

Minoan Lines Announces All Staff Have Been Immunized Against COVID

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Minoan Lines has announced 100% of its staff has been vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19), and adding new air filtration systems.

5 years ago

In Greece a Health Emergency Takes a Back Seat to Tourism Economics

Phil Butler

Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis meets with Crete officials to beg for more vaccinations and to discuss distributing EU funds.

5 years ago

Greece Records 2,854 New COVID Cases in Past 24 Hours

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Greek officials have confirmed 2,854 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. The government is now paying doctors to vaccinate.

5 years ago

Accor Expands South Europe Footprint With Mercure Rhodes Alexia

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Accor opens Mercure Rhodes Alexia, the brand’s first in Greece, expanding the brand’s southeast Europe footprint.

5 years ago

Mykonos Leads Greece in New COVID Case Incidence Rate in 24 Hours

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Greece recorded 2,604 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. The infection rate per 100,000 residents on Mykonos skyrockets.

5 years ago

Greece COVID Cases Rise Again With 2,972 in 24 Hours

Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece officials confirmed 2,972 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours in the country, with 19 of these identified at entry points.

5 years ago

Greece Officials Calm Mykonos COVID Fears – Mull Rebooting Party Time

Phil Butler

Despite revelers ignoring rules and the uptick of COVID cases on Mykonos Island, Greek officials still bullhorn positive tourist numbers.

5 years ago

Greece Records 1,834 New Covid-19 Infections Over Last 24 Hours

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Greek officials reported 1,834 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. 8 fatalities were also recorded.

5 years ago

Greece Records 2,794 New Covid-19 Cases Over Last 24 Hours

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Greece confirmed 2,794 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY) .

5 years ago

Greece Officials Turn the Screws On New COVID Restrictions

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A spike in coronavirus cases in Greece has prompted Athens officials to issue new rules for restaurants, cafes, bars, and entertainment.

5 years ago

Tourism Not Responsible for COVID Cases Uptick – Greek Officials Are

Phil Butler

Greek officials are once again saying an upswing in COVID cases has nothing to do with tourism. We beg to differ.

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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