Thessaloniki Metro’s 4.5-kilometer extension to Kalamaria opened,, adding five stations and cutting travel time to central Thessaloniki to under 20 minutes.
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Amorgos to Host 17th International Tourism Film Festival and 23rd YPERIA Convention
The 17th Amorgos International Tourism Film Festival will bring filmmakers, tourism professionals and cultural organizations to the island from November 12 to 17.
Urban Wildlife Alert: Foxes Spotted Prowling the OAKA Olympic Complex
Foxes have appeared at Athens’ OAKA, prompting officials to issue guidance on safely coexisting with urban wildlife.
Cyprus Has Removed 145 Tons of Pufferfish From Its Seas
Cyprus has removed 145 tons of invasive pufferfish since June 2024, paying fishermen €685,000 under a program that runs through 2029.
Cyclone Project Clears Over 1,800 Tons of Illegal Waste Near Greek Ancient Sites
The Cyclone Project has removed thousands of tons of illegal waste from rural areas in Argolida, Messinia, and Fokida.
Ministry Defends Acropolis Accessibility Lift Closures During Extreme Weather
The Greek Culture Ministry responds to complaints about the Acropolis accessibility lift, clarifying that weather and safety protocols require temporary operational suspensions.
Trikala Is Building a €16 Million Cultural Network Around Its Ancient Past
The Greek Ministry of Culture is pouring over €16 million into Trikala to restore ancient sites, build a Diachronic Museum, and reinstall the Lycurgus Mosaic.
Greece’s Aging Ferry Fleet Faces Urgent Renewal Challenge
Over 80% of Greek passenger ferries are over 20 years old. With 20M annual passengers, the industry faces an urgent need for new shipyard investments.
Kresten Palace Expansion Will Add 211 Beds in Rhodes
TEKREST S.A. plans a major expansion of the Kresten Palace in Kallithea, Rhodes, adding 70 rooms, new dining venues, six pools, and 25 jobs.
West Nile Virus Spreads to More Greek Municipalities
EODY reports 45 Greek municipalities now affected by West Nile virus, including 29 in Attica, as health officials warn over-50s to take mosquito precautions.
Visa Express Fuels Turkish Boom on Greek Islands
A quiet but powerful shift is reshaping summer travel in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkish visitors are arriving in record numbers on a cluster of Greek islands, driven by a simplified visa-on-arrival program that has turned short-haul Aegean travel into one of the region’s fastest-growing tourism stories of 2026. The scheme, commonly known as Visa Express […]
Smart Travelers Are Skipping Greece’s Famous Beaches This Year
Kalymnos has some of Greece’s most postcard perfect beaches.