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Arbitrary Building Crackdown in Mykonos

Kostas Raptis

Theodoros Skylakakis, Minister of Environment, warns those engaging in arbitrary building in Mykonos of strict consequences, including demolition.

Heraklion Amps Up Earthquake Planning

Mihaela Lica Butler

Mayor of Heraklion discusses earthquake planning with OASP’s president: updated safety measures and an overview of Santorini’s seismic risks.

Santorini Alert: Can We Trust the Science or the Officials? 

Phil Butler

What if the Santorini situation becomes one of those rearview mirror events the geniuses in charge are flawless in analyzing after things go violently wrong? Take the earthquake swarms offshore of the volcanic island. The tremors have prompted a state of emergency, but many volcanologists and geologists are urging calm. Calm. Let’s look at a […]

New Tourism Tax Rules in Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

New tourism tax rules starting January 2025: who pays, where it applies, and how much it will cost based on accommodation type and season.

Ongoing Santorini Earthquake Swarms Elevate Fears

Phil Butler

Update: Santorini Declares State of Emergency Beginning January 28, the region surrounding Santorini and Amorgos has experienced over 555 small earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 3.0 to 5.0+. The earthquakes, tracked by the University of Athens’ seismic monitoring system, have been persistent, prompting concerns among officials, scientists and residents. While no damage has been reported […]