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Greece: Updated Traffic Code Brings Stricter Penalties for Driving Offenses

Greece’s updated Traffic Code, launching September 2025, brings sweeping changes and stricter penalties for drunk driving, mobile phone use, and…

If Only the Minoans Had Known of the Mediocrity to Come

The fate of Crete’s most treasured archaeological sites is still in UNESCO limbo as planning, preparation and presentation of plans…

Bramiana Dam Water Levels Plummet

Bramiana Dam in Ierapetra faces a sharp drop in water level, exposing the chapel of Prophet Elias and endangering agriculture…

Athens Faces Sizzling Summers and a Tourism Shakeup

Athens, Europe’s hottest city, confronts record heat, booming tourism, and a shift toward VIP hospitality.

Sustainability Goes Mainstream in Greek Hotels

Greek hotels invested €200 million in sustainable upgrades in 2024, according to data from ITRF and HCH.

SEA Exposes Waste Scandal at the Water’s Edge on Pahia Ammos Beach

SEA accuses DEYACH of reckless dumping at Pahia Ammos beach, threatening protected ecosystems and species.

Fire Prevention in Greece: Inside Minister Kefalogiannis’s Summer Preparedness Plan 2025

On May 25, 2025, Minister Kefalogiannis detailed Greece’s robust fire prevention plan during an interview with journalist Faii Mavragani.

Earthquake Preparedness Tips From the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos

Official earthquake preparedness tips share step-by-step instructions on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

Cretan Diet Festival 2025 Is a Must-Visit In Rethymno

The Cretan Diet Festival 2025 in Rethymno will take place from July 1 to 7, 2025, bringing together local producers…

6.2 Magnitude Quake Rattles North Coast of Crete

This morning, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake offshore of Elounda, Crete, violently shook almost the entire length of the Greek Island.…