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Greece Named One of 10 Best Countries for Retirement

2023-09-15 by Phil Butler

Karpathos Island

A recent global survey of more than 17,000 people suggests Greece as one of the ten best places to retire.

Tags: expats, Greece affordability, Greece expats, Greece news, retirement, retirement in Greece, retirement study, Retirement travel, Switzerland retirement, U.S. News & World Report

Greece Will Launch Five New Cultural Routes

2021-05-12 by Argophilia Travel News

Ministry of Culture

Greece’s Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni held a press conference on Monday where she announced plans to launch five new cultural routes.

Tags: Culture Minister, Greece archaeology, Greece culture, Greece history, Greece museums, Greece news, Lina Mendoni

TUI Russia Pledges 300,000 Tourists to Vacation in Greece

2021-04-19 by Argophilia Travel News

TUI Fun & Sun

TUI Russia says it will bring 300,000 Russian tourists to Greece this year. The guarantee takes effect once travel restrictions are lifted.

Tags: Greece, Greece news, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Harry Theoharis, Russian tourists, Taras Demura, travel restrictions, TUI, TUI Russia, Zarina Doguzova

Tom Hanks and Wife Rita Wilson Are Proud Greek Citizens Now

2020-07-28 by Phil Butler

Just to show you how cool Greece is, legendary actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are now Greek citizens.

Tags: Greece, Greece citizens, Greece news, Greece visa, Greek living, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks

Greece Temporarily Bans Serbian Tourists Over COVID-19 Resurgence

2020-07-06 by Argophilia Travel News

Air Serbia

Greece has now imposed a temporary ban on the entry of Serbian citizens as of 6 a.m. Monday over a resurgence of COVID-19 in Belgrade.

Tags: COVID-19 bans, Greece news, Greece tourism, Greece tourism ban, Greece tourism news, Greece vacations, Serbia, Serbian travelers

EyeWide to Manage the Online Presence of Kahlua Hotel & Suites

2019-07-23 by Argophilia Travel News

EyeWide

Kahlua Hotel & Suites and EyeWide entered a partnership aimed at enhancing the digital presence of the chic boutique hotel at the harbor of Hersonissos.

Tags: Bookings, Crete hotel marketing, Crete hotels, digital marketing, EyeWide, EyeWide Digital Marketing, Greece hospitality, Greece marketing, Greece news, Greek hotels, hotels, Kahlua Hotel & Suites, marketing solutions, Minas Liapakis

Last Month’s Most Interesting Greece Travel News

2019-06-02 by Phil Butler

Visit Greece

A roundup of May’s best, worst, and most helpful Greece travel and tourism news from Argophilia Travel.

Tags: Greece destinations, Greece news, Greece suggestions, Greece travel, Greece travel stories, Greek tourism, Greek travel news, travel news, Travel suggestions

Greece’s Travel Receipts Stronger in May by 34.7%

2018-07-26 by Argophilia Travel News

Agia Pelagia

Greece’s travel receipts increased by 34.7 percent for the month of May and by 21.7 percent in the first five months of the year, according to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Tuesday. 

Tags: EU news, Greece economy, Greece news, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greece travel news, Greece vacations, GTP

Tourism News Bits: Greece 2018

2018-02-06 by Argophilia Travel News

News bits from Greece, electronic tickets to Greek archaeological sites are to be issued starting after May 2018, and the Athens Festival kicks off.

Tags: Athens Festival, Epidaurus Festival, Greece 2018, Greece attractions, Greece news, Greece tourism, Sting

New Steps for Greece in Cruise Market

2010-12-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cruise vessel off Myconos

Greece has just brought into effect new rules that will benefit the travel industry there. For cruise lines, new fee schedules will allow businesses greater profit margins, and create new incentives for travelers. Government officials expect increased air traffic, as well as better sale of Greek made goods.

Tags: Athens news, Giannis Diamantidis, Greece news, Greece travel, Greek cruising, Greek economy, Greek goods, Maritime Affairs, Pavlos Geroulanos, travel economy

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Myriokephala Festival Brings Traffic Changes to Rethymno

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Thousands of pilgrims are expected at Myriokephala in Rethymno, with traffic restrictions and delays around the historic monastery on September 7 and 8.

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Crete Tourist Buses to Strike, Airport Transfers and Excursions Affected

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete tourist bus operators will strike September 10 and 11, affecting excursions, airport transfers and cruise transportation in Heraklion.

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Chania and Romania Strengthen Tourism Ties

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Chania and Romania are exploring closer cooperation in tourism and culture following a meeting between the city’s mayor and Romania’s ambassador.

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Full Buses on Gouves–Heraklion Route Prompt KTEL Response

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Buses on the busy Gouves–Heraklion route are facing increased passenger demand during Crete’s summer tourism season.

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Chania Sardine Festival Returns to Nea Chora for 31st Year

2026-09-07 By Victoria Udrea

Chania’s Sardine Festival returns to Nea Chora tonight with grilled sardines, music, traditional dancing and local culture.

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