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Ferry Price-Fixing Scandal in Greece: Competition Commission Investigates Oligopoly

Iorgos Pappas

Greece promised ferry freedom back in 2002, but the fantasy didn’t last long. The Competition Commission has caught two companies playing gatekeeper over 60% of the country’s mid- and long-distance ferry routes. Tourists and islanders? Stuck with whatever fares and timetables are handed down by the duopoly. If you’re trying to reach one of the […]

3 days ago

A Record €18.8 Billion Surplus for Greece’s 2024 Travel Balance

Victoria Udrea

A sharply witty breakdown of Greece’s 2024 travel balance. See who raked in millions, where tourists slept, and how cruise ships turned port towns into accidental goldmines.

3 days ago

First Certification Flight at Vlora Airport Landed Successfully

Kostas Raptis

May 8, 2025: the first certification flight at Vlora Airport marks a milestone for Albania’s tourism and economy.

3 days ago

Restoration Works Begin at the Archontiki Archeological Site in Psara

Victoria Udrea

Restoration and protection works began at the Archontiki archeological site on Psara Island, which includes Mycenaean settlement remains and a cemetery.

3 days ago

Chinese Tourists are Turning Greece Into a Top Holiday Hotspot in 2025

Manuel Santos

Some countries worry about slow tourist summers. Greece? Not lately. Thanks to a wild mix of deal-making, new airlines, and the endless Chinese appetite for temples, Greece is suddenly top of the list for Chinese tourists. By 2025, thanks to more air routes and creative government back-patting, expect beaches full of Mandarin chatter and selfie […]

4 days ago

Strategic Plan Finalized for GRecoISLANDS Charter

Iorgos Pappas

The strategic plan for the GRecoISLANDS Charter, targeting 39 Greek islands with up to 3,500 residents, is complete.

4 days ago

Air Albania Inaugural Landing at Vlora Airport Sparks Controversy

Kostas Raptis

With the 2025 parliamentary elections heating up, Prime Minister Edi Rama and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku dusted off an old favorite: the glorified demo flight. This year, their spotlight falls on Vlora Airport—a much-touted project that, if we’re being honest, still looks more like a construction zone than an international gateway. Yet, that hasn’t stopped […]

4 days ago

Weather Warning: Heat, Muddy Showers, and Saharan Dust Ahead

Manuel Santos

Official warning: two heatwaves with highs up to 35°C, muddy showers, and Saharan dust expected this week in Greece.

5 days ago

OT Forum: Big Reductions Coming for Speedboat Ferry Tickets

Iorgos Pappas

Vasilis Kikilias, Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, unveiled significant price cuts for speedboat ferry tickets at the 5th OT Forum.

6 days ago

Santorini Wins Best Island in Europe at Global Traveler’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2025

Victoria Udrea

Santorini earned the title Best Island in Europe once again at the 2025 Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards, organized by FXExpress Publications.

6 days ago

First Flight to Land at Vlora Airport on May 8

Victoria Udrea

The Grand Arrival: Vlora Airport Finally Sees Its First Plane The runway at Vlora Airport is about to get its fifteen minutes of fame: the first plane should touch down on May 8, 2025. The ink might barely be dry on the certification paperwork, but officials rush to ensure the airport is open in time […]

6 days ago

Mykonos Pushes 15% Discounts on Luxury Airbnbs Amid Anxiety Over Falling Demand

Iorgos Pappas

Tourists eyeing Mykonos in summer 2025 will find 15% discounts on luxury Airbnbs, as local owners scramble to revive flagging demand.

6 days ago

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