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Greek Reporter

Does Greece Brand Even Need a Tourism Ministry?

2021-05-24 by Phil Butler

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Greece’s tourism ministry had dozens of media outlets pimping the country’s reopening to tourists this month. But is the hype necessary?

Tags: Clayton Bartolo, Croatia tourism, Google, Google Travel Trends, Greece 2021, Greece coronavirus, Greece demand, Greece tourism, Greece tourism ministry, Greek City Times, Greek Reporter, Greek vacation, Harry Theoharis, Malta tourism, National Herald, Nikolina Brnjac, Peggy Antonakou, top travelers, tourism demand, Travel Trends, vacation in Greece

Greece Tourism Minister Takes on Sales Role at WTM

2019-11-06 by Phil Butler

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says Greece is expected to break records in tourism in 2020. Where’s the sustainable tourism in

Tags: Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino, GNTO, Greek Reporter, Harry Theoharis, Sustainable Greece, sustainable tourism, WTM, WTM 2019, WTM London

US, Turkey Friction May Boost Tourism Competitors

2018-01-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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The latest US-Turkey friction may be a boom for Greece and other vacation hot spots in the Med. Political tensions between the U.S. and Turkey nay prompt travelers from both countries to choose Greece or other destinations this season. 

Tags: Dalmatia, Greece, Greece travel, Greek Reporter, Turkey, Turkey tourism, U.S., U.S. State Department

Athens Top Economy Destination in Europe

2014-04-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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In a recent Trivago survey, Athens reached the pinnacle of this year’s preferred Easter destinations for foreigners. The Trivago report also revealed the Greek capital as the cheapest European capital city to visit.

Tags: Athens hotels, Greece, Greece travel, Greek Reporter, Posidonia 2014, Trivago, Visit Greece, World Travel Awards

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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