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Surge in Turkish Tourism to North Aegean Islands in 2024 Boosted by Express Visa Agreement

In 2024, approximately 340,000 Turkish citizens and Europeans of Turkish descent chose the North Aegean islands as their holiday destination,…

12 January 2025

Remembering & respecting Early Greek Australians

At some stage in our lives, we have all sat in front of our parents or grandparents, transfixed by the…

10 January 2025

Visiting Greek Islands: Heed These Scam Warnings

A TikTok user is advising travelers on how to avoid scams while island hopping in Greece, offering tips on ferries,…

10 January 2025

Coast Guard Rescues Migrants Northeast of Samos

On a Sunday morning, a Coast Guard patrol vessel identified and rescued an inflatable boat carrying 30 migrants northeast of…

31 December 2024

Migrant Speedboat Intercepted Off Samos, Smuggler Arrested

The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 35 undocumented migrants from a speedboat near Samos, arresting a 26-year-old Afghan man identified as…

27 December 2024

Samos Named One of Greece's Most Surprising Destinations for 2025 by National Geographic

Samos, a stunning island in the North Aegean, has been named one of Greece’s most surprising destinations for 2025 by…

20 December 2024

Emergency Alert Sent to Southeastern Aegean Islands Due to Severe Weather

Residents of Samos, Chios, Rhodes, Psara, and nearby islands have received a 112 emergency alert warning of heavy rains and…

6 December 2024

UN Expert Criticises Greece for Failing to Protect Trafficking Victims at Migrant Facility

A U.N. expert has accused Greece of failing to identify and support victims of sex trafficking at a migrant centre…

2 December 2024

Greece's Visa-on-Arrival Program Welcomes Over 100,000 Turkish Tourists

Since launching on April 1, 2024, Greece's visa-on-arrival program has attracted over 100,000 Turkish tourists, boosting regional tourism on islands…

26 November 2024

Tragedy in Samos: 8 Dead in Shipwreck, Including 6 Children

Samos, Greece – November 25, 2024 – A search and rescue operation is underway in the waters north of Samos,…

25 November 2024

Greece Searches for Missing Child After Migrant Boat Runs Aground Near Samos

Greek authorities are continuing the search for a missing child off the island of Samos after a migrant boat ran…

12 November 2024

Hellenic Air Force Rescues Two from Migrant Vessel Near Samos

A Hellenic Air Force Super Puma helicopter played a crucial role in rescuing two individuals who had fallen overboard from…

28 October 2024

Tragedy in Samos: Boat with migrants sinks - Three dead, dozens missing

A boat carrying 33 migrants sank off the coast of Samos, Greece. As of now, 5 people have been found…

23 September 2024

Samos Cheese: Armogalo made by the Vourliotis family

Early in the morning, the Samos livestock farmers arrive with their farm equipment in an organised order, bringing about two…

5 September 2024

Greek islands almost full: 90% to 100% occupancy rates

Greek islands have experienced occupancy rates that exceeded 90% during the summer and in some cases 100% according to industry…

26 August 2024

Greek Islands Celebrate Summer Tourism Boom with Occupancy Rates Soaring Past 90%

This summer, the Greek islands welcomed a surge of tourists, pushing occupancy rates well above 90% across popular destinations. Destinations…

25 August 2024

Dutch Tourist, 65, Missing After Hiking Trip on Samos

Authorities on the Greek island of Samos have launched a search and rescue operation for a 65-year-old Dutch tourist who…

23 August 2024

Wine tour in Samos - The unique White Moscato

Learn about the "wine villages" and wineries of Samos. The famous Samos wine is the greatest ambassador of Greek wines…

21 August 2024

Five days in Samos, the island of Pythagoras

Samos is as sweet as its wine. It’s the island of Pythagoras, the father of mathematics and the birthplace of…

4 August 2024

Samos is the top "secret" destinations for Italians

Authentic destinations in Greece that are "free" of mass tourism and are ideal for Italians have been identified by MyGreekSalad.it,…

3 August 2024

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