sustainability

Greece Announces New Tourist Fees to Boost Revenue and Sustainability

Greece is implementing new fees for cruise ship passengers and tourists staying in accommodations, including short-term rentals, starting June 2025.…

5 months ago

Angeliki Kalligiannaki Appointed as New Head of EBRD’s Operations in Greece

Angeliki Kalligiannaki has been appointed as the new Head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's operations in Greece,…

5 months ago

First World Conference on Smart Islands to be held in Greece

The International Hellenic Association (IHA) will host the inaugural World Conference on Smart Islands on September 4-5, 2024, on the…

5 months ago

Greece and Türkiye Announce Hackathon 2024 to Foster Innovation and Cooperation

Greece and Türkiye have announced the Greece-Türkiye Hackathon 2024, focusing on "Smart Cities" to foster innovation and cooperation. This event…

5 months ago

Astypalaia Under Threat: Mega-Tourist Village Sparks Outrage

A controversial mega-tourist village, boasting villas larger than the island's two main settlements combined, has been greenlit for Astypalaia, sparking…

5 months ago

Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms Achieves Remarkable Success at TERRAOLIVO IOOC 2024

In a significant achievement for Greece's olive oil industry, Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms has garnered multiple prestigious awards at the TERRAOLIVO…

6 months ago

Greece Loses 22 Blue Flags Amid Beach Standards Slip

Greece has suffered a blow to its tourism reputation after losing 22 Blue Flags, a prestigious eco-label awarded to top-quality…

6 months ago

Hellenic Parliament Undergoes Major Energy and Lighting Upgrades

The Hellenic Parliament recently completed a lighting upgrade project aimed at improving energy efficiency and aesthetics. Funded by the Green…

6 months ago

Attica Group Makes Waves with €800 Million Deal for Eco-Friendly Cruise Ferries

Attica Group is making waves with a commitment to green shipping. The company's €800 million deal will see the construction…

7 months ago

Sunshine and Struggles: Greek and Cypriot Cities in the Happy City Index 2024

The 2024 Happy City Index reveals a mixed bag for Greek and Cypriot cities. While none cracked the top tier,…

7 months ago

Greek Culture Minister Unveils Action Plan to Protect Antiquities from Climate Change

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has highlighted the urgent need to protect Greece's antiquities from climate change. At a Crete conference,…

8 months ago

Mitsotakis and Kasselakis Enjoy Coldplay Concert Ahead of Elections (See Video)

Athens, Greece - Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis took a break from the intensity of the…

8 months ago

Record-Breaking Projections: Greek Tourism Outlook for 2024

ChatGPT Greek tourism is expected to reach unprecedented heights in 2024, surpassing previous records, according to a survey conducted by…

8 months ago

EU and Australia Forge Strategic Alliance on Critical Minerals

On Tuesday, the European Union and Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration on critical and strategic…

8 months ago

Greek Hoteliers Highlight Infrastructure Issues Over Overtourism

During the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s 2nd Regional Conference held in Heraklion, Crete, on Tuesday, Federation President Yiannis Hatzis emphasized that…

8 months ago

Electric Bus Crisis in Greece: Parking Lot Nightmare Due to Charger Scarcity

Greece's ambitious plans to modernize its public transportation system have hit a major roadblock: a severe shortage of chargers for…

8 months ago

Greece Sees Slight Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Amid EU Decline

Amidst a notable 4.0% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2023, Greece…

9 months ago

Greece a Leader of Southern European Nations in Eurozone Development

In a remarkable development, Greece, Spain, and Portugal have emerged as the leaders of economic development within the Eurozone, outpacing…

9 months ago

100 Governments Converge in Athens for Our Oceans Conference

More than 100 governments are poised to gather in the heart of Athens this week for the Our Oceans Conference,…

10 months ago