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Next Generation EU

“Greece 2.0” Funding Agreement Inked in Brussels

2021-07-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Theodoros Skylakakis

Greek officials and the European Commission signed the first funding agreement as part of Greece’s national recovery plan, Greece 2.0.

Tags: Christos Staikouras, COVID recovery, COVID-19 Greece, Greece 2.0, Greece recovery, Next Generation EU, pandemic recovery, Paolo Gentiloni, Theodoros Skylakakis

A Truly Sustainable Greece Tourism: The Essentials

2020-12-26 by Phil Butler

Kommos Beach

Greek desicionmakers are now wrestling with the idea of a new model for tourism. Let’s hope they are serious this time.

Tags: Alejandro Hernández-Puértola, Aravanes Traditional Tavern, Candia Maris, Crete hotels, Crete tourism, Crete vacation, Crete villages, degrowth, Environment, Greece tourism, HIP, John Vourdoubas, Konstantinos Andriotis, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Luxury Hotels, NBG, Next Generation EU, Porter’s Five Forces, Sustainable Greece, TUI, Yiannis Retsos

SETE Chief & Greek PM Agree: Greece Needs “Mature” Tourism Strategy

2020-06-27 by Phil Butler

SETE President Yiannis Retsos

Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos discussed creating a 10-year strategic tourism development plan.

Tags: Greece economc, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, local economy, Next Generation EU, SETE, sustainable tourism, tourism, Visit Greece, Yiannis Retsos

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Featured Stories

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

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Heraklion Buried in Trash as Workers Call for State of Emergency

Crete faces tension over migrant facilities

Crete Debates Migrant Facilities Amid Safety and Health Concerns

Crete’s stray cats define the island’s streets, but overpopulation raises problems for locals and tourists.

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Stories of Interest

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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.

Cuvier’s beaked whale

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.

Peskesi special

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.

Birds of Crete

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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