Captain Giannis Skopelitis, the longtime captain of the Express Skopelitis ferry and a lifeline for the Small Cyclades, has died at the age of 68....

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Passenger traffic at Fraport Greece's 14 regional airports surpassed 8 million through May 2026, up 5.9% year-on-year, driven by continued growth in international travel....

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The Halkidiki Hotels Association has launched a visitor satisfaction survey in nine languages to help improve infrastructure, services and the overall destination experience....

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Climate resilience must be built into the planning, construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects, according to Infrastructure Minister Christos Dimas....

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Jet2 will launch new flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Santorini and Preveza in Summer 2027 as part of its biggest-ever seasonal program from the Yorkshire hub....

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SkyUp Airlines has launched weekly direct flights from Chisinau, Moldova, to the Greek islands of Zakynthos and Corfu, expanding its Greek island network for summer 2026....

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Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi has launched a new climbing site at Petra Perachoras, adding a new destination to Greece's growing map of climbing hotspots....

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Greek hoteliers call for immediate action to reduce long waiting times at Greece's land border crossings, warning that delays are threatening road tourism in Northern Greece....

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The Alexandroupoli-Pythio rail upgrade is a strategically significant investment for European connectivity, energy security and EU autonomy, according to Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas....

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AEGEAN and Icelandair sign a codeshare agreement enhancing Greece-Iceland connectivity, offering single-booking travel, seamless connections and expanded network access....

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Greece shows Europe’s highest summer short-term rental price increase, driven by strong seasonal demand and rising accommodation rates, according to AirDNA data....

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Foreign buyers account for 60-85% of demand in Greece’s luxury second-home market, with strong interest in destinations including Mykonos....

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Greece approved a new Spatial Planning and Urban Development Code, merging 180+ laws into one framework to simplify planning and building rules....

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Greece is looking to expand its presence in Latin American tourism markets through closer cooperation with Argentina, including a proposed joint action plan and new destination promotion initiatives....

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Commissioner Tzitzikostas outlined the EU's priorities for shipping and ports at Posidonia 2026, focusing on competitiveness, investment, innovation and the green transition....

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Shipping leaders at Posidonia 2026 warned that geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and regulatory uncertainty are reshaping global trade and the future of maritime transport....

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Travel demand between Greece and Portugal reached a record high in 2025, with passenger traffic rising 18% as Athens eyes stronger connectivity through Lisbon....

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TAP Air Portugal returns to Athens on July 1 after a 14-year absence, launching year-round direct flights to Lisbon and expanding connectivity to the Americas, Africa and beyond....

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The 5th Paros Way returns to Paros on June 13-14, 2026, bringing together running, open water swimming and aquathlon events....

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Rising travel and living costs are pushing many Greeks toward shorter, budget-friendly summer holidays in 2026, according to IELKA....

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