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Ferry Ticket Prices in Greece to Increase Significantly

Ferry ticket prices in Greece are set to rise by 15% due to new EU environmental regulations focusing on Mediterranean…

15 January 2025

Georgia Meloni Highlights Strong Ties with Greece and Cooperation with Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni praised the strong relationship between Italy and Greece, highlighting her close cooperation with Greek Prime…

10 January 2025

Greece Increases 'Climate Resilience Fee' for Hotels and Short-term Rentals

As of January 1, Greece has increased its "Climate Resilience Fee," a nightly charge applied to hotels and short-term rentals.…

8 January 2025

Greece Records Warmest Summer and Winter in 2024, Reports Meteo.gr

Greece experienced its hottest summer and winter on record in 2024, with extreme temperatures and significant weather events highlighting the…

3 January 2025

Greece to Upgrade Weather Forecasting with New Meteorological Radar Network

Greece is investing €36 million in seven new meteorological radar networks to improve weather forecasting and preparedness for extreme weather…

2 January 2025

Greek-Turkish Joint Tourism Committee Holds Meeting in Athens

The 5th meeting of the Greece-Türkiye Joint Tourism Committee took place in Athens, with Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and…

20 December 2024

Amazon Invests in Greece's Green Future with New Wind Farms

Amazon has announced a significant investment in three new wind farms in Greece, marking its largest renewable energy deal in…

16 December 2024

Greece to Host One of Europe’s First AI Factories

Greece will host one of the EU’s first seven AI factories as part of a €1.5 billion initiative led by…

12 December 2024

Greece Battled 9,500 Forest Fires in Hottest Year on Record, Minister Says

Greece faced 9,500 wildfires in 2023, its hottest and driest year on record, burning nearly 44,500 hectares of land. While…

11 December 2024

Greece Among Low-Risk Travel Destinations for 2025, Report Finds

Greece has been ranked as one of the safest travel destinations for 2025 in the **Global Risk Map 2025**, produced…

10 December 2024

Athens Turns to Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Water Crisis

As climate change continues to wreak havoc with scorching temperatures and reduced rainfall in Greece, Athens faces an unprecedented water…

9 December 2024

Greece Imposes Cruise Taxes on Popular Islands

Greece has implemented a new tax on cruise ship passengers visiting popular islands like Santorini and Mykonos to address overtourism…

6 December 2024

At least three people have died in Greece as Storm Bora unleashes destruction

Storm Bora has wreaked havoc across Greece, causing three fatalities and severe flooding. The islands of Rhodes and Lemnos are…

3 December 2024

Greek Islands Rhodes and Lemnos Declare State of Emergency After Deadly Storm Bora

A state of emergency was declared on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Lemnos on Monday after a deadly storm…

3 December 2024

Greece Imposes New Taxes on Tourism and Short-Term Rentals

Greece introduces new taxes on tourism and short-term rentals, aiming to address climate change, improve infrastructure, and alleviate housing shortages…

28 November 2024

Greek Island Decarbonization Fund injected with €1.6 billion

Greece, in partnership with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB), has established the Islands Decarbonization Fund, a…

26 November 2024

Andros: Dead Fish Flood Beach on the Island

In Andros, a disturbing increase in fish mortality has been observed, particularly among species in the Epinephelidae family, due to…

24 November 2024

Tilos, a Tiny Island, Makes a Giant Leap for Sustainability

The small Greek island of Tilos has made waves across Europe by winning the prestigious Grand Jury Award at the…

22 November 2024

Amazon Fuels Greek Renewable Energy Growth with Investment in Three Wind Farms

Amazon invests in three Greek wind farms to power its operations and support Greece's renewable energy goals. The projects, developed…

21 November 2024

A Saffron Harvest Imperiled: Climate Change Threatens Greece's Golden Crop

Greece, renowned for its ancient history and stunning landscapes, is also home to a unique agricultural treasure: saffron. Cultivated for…

17 November 2024

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