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Mövenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota Adds a Fresh Stamp to Greek Hospitality

Iorgos Pappas

Mövenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota opened in spring 2025 as Mövenpick’s first property in Greece, bringing upscale hospitality to Epirus.

1 year ago

WHO Alert for Europe as Chikungunya Mosquito-Borne Virus Spreads

Victoria Udrea

WHO warns about the spread of chikungunya disease, a mosquito-borne virus that causes fever and joint pain, now detected in France and Italy.

1 year ago

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki Is a Five-Star Experience by Fattal Hotel Group

Manuel Santos

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki features art-inspired rooms and welcomes global travelers seeking culture, comfort and city vibes.

1 year ago

5 Booking Blunders That Can Ruin Your Trip to Spain and Portugal

Manuel Santos

Often, booking blunders begin with skipping the research. Spain and Portugal lure crowds year-round, but holidays will ambush the unprepared.

1 year ago

European Bike Trail Makes Headlines

Victoria Udrea

Discover the European bike trail along the Moselle River, connecting Luxembourg, Germany, and France.

1 year ago

Surprising Holiday Habits of Sweeds

Victoria Udrea

Swedes on vacation shed routine and reveal unexpected behaviors, from family bonding to breaking unspoken rules.

1 year ago

European Sustainable Fuels Drama

Iorgos Pappas

When European officials set bold targets for sustainable fuels in aviation, you’d be forgiven for thinking they believed jet fuel grows on the vine next to the Pinot Noir. Willie Walsh, the man steering the International Air Transport Association (IATA), pulled no punches in Singapore, pointing out that these targets are, if anything, a gentle […]

1 year ago

SEVITEL Calls for Strict Laws to Curb Greek Olive Oil Surplus

Victoria Udrea

Greek Olive Oil producers face fierce challenges in 2025 as SEVITEL reveals a massive surplus, falling prices, and weak demand.

1 year ago

SKY Express Adds 5 New International Destinations

Kostas Raptis

SKY Express is adding 5 new international destinations in 2025, connecting Athens to Berlin, Hamburg, Lisbon, Madrid, and Lyon.

1 year ago

Greece Holds Strong in Europeans’ Travel Preferences for 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

Detailed data from INSETE’s 2025 study highlight that Greece stays a top choice among Europeans’ travel preferences.

1 year ago

Elounda Collection Leads Crete’s Move into Premium Gastronomic Tourism

Victoria Udrea

Elounda Collection redefines gastronomic tourism in Crete, with local products, international collaborations, and sustainable luxury.

1 year ago

Dorsett Mongkok in Hong Kong Runs a Special Promotion

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Enjoy 20% off, pick three exclusive perks, and relax with a 26-hour stay near top sights. Book direct for the best experience during the Disneyland 20th Anniversary Magical Party.

1 year ago

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Featured Stories

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Stories of Interest

Giorgos Mazonakis

Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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33-Year-Old Polish Man in ICU After Near-Drowning in Ierapetra

2026-09-09 By Manuel Santos

A 33-year-old Polish man is in intensive care after a near-drowning at Agios Andreas beach in Ierapetra. The Port Authority is investigating.

Crete overtourism

How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is already a problem.

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