sustainability

Airbnb Creates "Suffocation" in Athens: A City Under Pressure

The boom of Airbnb in Athens has transformed the city's central neighborhoods into thriving tourist hotspots, driving up rent prices…

13 January 2025

Greece Launches €434 Million Energy-Saving Program for Homes

Greece has launched a €434 million energy-saving program to help homeowners improve energy efficiency in their primary residences. The initiative,…

8 January 2025

Turkish Airlines Introduces "UNESCO Türkiye Series" Amenity Kit Collection, Celebrating Rich Cultural Heritage

Turkish Airlines has launched its “UNESCO Türkiye Series” amenity kit collection, inspired by six UNESCO World Heritage sites in Turkey,…

6 January 2025

Athens International Airport Launches Major Expansion Project

Athens International Airport is launching a major expansion project to accommodate growing passenger numbers. The first phase, budgeted at €650…

5 January 2025

EU Mandates USB-C as Standard Charger to Streamline Device Compatibility

Starting in 2024, the European Union will enforce USB-C chargers as the standard for mobile devices, aiming to simplify charging,…

28 December 2024

Greece's Tourism Booms in 2024, But Sustainability Takes Center Stage

Greece celebrates record-breaking tourism in 2024 but shifts focus to sustainability, tackling overtourism at popular sites like the Acropolis and…

26 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

Serverfarm and IPTO Partner to Develop Hyperscale Data Centers in Greece

Serverfarm and IPTO have launched a joint venture, Gemini, to build hyperscale data centers across Greece. The initiative will address…

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

Tourism: What Visitors to Greece Will Pay from 2025 - Concerns Over Competitiveness

Greece's tourism sector is poised for major changes in 2025, with new tourist taxes and increased fees aimed at generating…

15 December 2024

Costa Georgiadis Blooms into Children's Literature with "Costa's Garden: Flowers" in 2024

Join beloved Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis in his debut children's book, Costa's Garden: Flowers! With stunning illustrations, this book…

14 December 2024

The Greek island that achieved a leading position in global cruising with a record number of visitors in 2024

In 2024, Mykonos solidified its position as a leading global cruise destination, achieving record visitor numbers and implementing targeted infrastructure…

12 December 2024

Greece Partners with Monocle to Showcase Modern, Sustainable Tourism

Greece is partnering with Monocle to rebrand itself as a modern, sustainable destination, focusing on culture, design, and sustainable tourism.…

10 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

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Reveals Plans for ‘Iconic’ Faliro Bay Redevelopment

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of Faliro Bay, an "iconic project" designed to reconnect Athens…

29 November 2024

Greek Hotel Regulations Set for Overhaul

New regulations are on the horizon for Greek hotels, including mandatory liability insurance for short-term rentals and an innovative environmental…

25 November 2024

PPC Renewables Launches Construction of Three 100MW Wind Farms Across Greece

PPC Renewables has launched the construction of three wind farms in Rodopi, Fokida, and Argolida, with a total capacity of…

22 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

Greece Introduces Sustainability-Focused Hotel Rating System

Greece is introducing a groundbreaking hotel rating system based on sustainability principles, aiming to assess hotels by their environmental and…

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

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