Manchester United defender Harry Maguire receives 15-month suspended sentence in Greek retrial over 2020 Mykonos brawl. Appeal expected as case continues after nearly six years.
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Parking space prices in Attica have reached unprecedented levels, highlighted by a €1 million sale in Kifisia. New data shows soaring costs across Athens and other key Greek regions, reflecting intense demand and limited urban space.
The Greek cruise market continues to grow, maintaining high demand and steady expansion, according to…
From Crete connections to Aegean magic: Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis eye a special Greece trip this year, inspired by love and shared Greek roots. Discover the details!
Condé Nast Traveller unveils the 15 must-visit Greek islands for 2026, blending iconic favorites like Santorini and Mykonos with serene gems such as Sifnos, Paros, Kefalonia, and Kastellorizo. Perfect inspiration for authentic island-hopping adventures.
Greece is set to launch a groundbreaking cashless travel system for tourists visiting its iconic…
Katerina Monogiou emphasizes that Greece stands at a pivotal crossroads, where the choices made today…
Mykonos Municipality contracts for 290,000 m³ of additional desalinated water to prevent summer shortages, launching a temporary unit in Ano Mera by May 2026 in a €539,400 “water as a service” deal.
Greece has been ranked the number one country in the world to retire to in…
From January 1, 2026, all rent payments in Greece must be made via registered bank accounts. Cash payments will no longer be valid, and a new tax scale with a 25% middle bracket will increase taxes for many landlords.
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has stepped up property auctions, intensifying pressure on…
Greece’s Golden Visa program sees surging demand from Turkish and Israeli nationals, who now lead applications despite higher investment thresholds, driven by economic instability and Schengen mobility.
A British couple cut short their Mykonos holiday after finding the island shut down in October, fleeing to Cyprus for sunshine and open venues—warning others not to trust summer photos on social media.
Kimberly Guilfoyle jokes about finding a new husband with Greek President Tasoulas after a glamorous Athens nightclub debut and credentials ceremony.
Volt CEO Tom Greenwood has been discharged from a Greek hospital after surviving a near-fatal quad bike accident in Mykonos. The FinTech pioneer has chosen to remain in Greece to continue his recovery under the care of the medical team that saved his life.
Mykonos, October 2025 — The Myconian Collection, one of Greece’s most distinguished family-owned hotel groups,…
Luxury home prices in Greece have doubled in five years, driven by strong demand in Mykonos, Santorini, and the Ionian and Dodecanese islands, with properties fetching up to €20,000 per square meter. Foreign buyers from the US and Asia are fueling this booming market.
Greek police have arrested 37 individuals for defrauding the EU of €22m in agricultural subsidies, claiming funds for fictitious livestock and farmland, including audacious scams involving Mount Olympus and Mykonos. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis vows to imprison those responsible and recover the funds, as the scandal exposes systemic corruption within Greece’s OPEKEPE agency.
Greece ranks second globally, behind Japan, in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, with Naxos named Europe’s best island and Athens among the top cities. Greek resorts and hotels, led by Porto Zante Villas and Hotel Grande Bretagne, also earned top honors.
A sweeping series of tax audits carried out by Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue…
Greece has secured €600 million from the EU Recovery Fund after reaching a flexible agreement with the European Commission, ensuring the continuation of the “Constantinos Doxiadis” urban planning program. The deal focuses on prioritising quality studies and phased implementation, with early projects in Mykonos and Santorini set for consultation.
Sunset is the embodiment of romance, so where else to best enjoy one than in the Greek Islands, undoubtedly one of the most romantic places on earth? Cyclades sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the world, so here are some of the best, most romantic vantage points from which to celebrate the magical golden hour.
Recent research shows Zakynthos is now Europe’s most overcrowded island, surpassing Santorini and Mykonos. Spain, Croatia, and Austria also struggle with overtourism.
A burglary ring targeting luxury villas in Mykonos has been dismantled, with two foreign nationals arrested for stealing €200,000 in valuables, including watches, jewelry, and designer handbags, from seven upscale properties.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mykonos, Greece, on September 9, 2025, with its epicenter 20 kilometers northeast of the island at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
A German publication exposes the environmental crisis on Greek islands like Patmos and Mykonos, where failing sewage systems and aging infrastructure lead to polluted seas and water supplies, highlighting the strain of mass tourism.
World No. 1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying a luxurious yacht vacation in Mykonos with her partner, Georgios Frangoulis. The couple, spotted since late July, has been exploring beaches and relaxing, fulfilling Sabalenka’s post-Roland Garros promise to unwind with tequila on the island.
A violent brawl broke out early Wednesday on Mykonos when two groups of intoxicated Italian tourists clashed outside a burger restaurant. Defying police attempts to intervene, the tourists attacked officers, leading to a chaotic confrontation captured on video by YouTuber Christos Giannelis. The police eventually subdued and arrested the group.
Konstantinos Argyros and Alexandra Nika were spotted in Mykonos with a bodyguard ahead of their son Vasilis’ baptism, enjoying a private stroll before the family ceremony.
The Greek islands are a distinguishing feature of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture across the ages, each with its own past and a story to tell about how it got its name.
