Eythymis Lekkas, a Professor of Natural Disasters, reassured that the risk of a significant earthquake in Santorini is decreasing due to the release of seismic energy through frequent minor quakes. Infrastructure reinforcement works are set to begin, aiming for completion before the tourist season, with complex projects planned for the following year. The current seismic activity has significantly reduced, suggesting a safer scenario for the island.
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Uber experienced record growth in Greece during the summer of 2024, driven by a surge in tourist arrivals and an extended summer season. Demand for Uber rides in Athens and Thessaloniki saw significant increases, with trips to major hubs like Athens International Airport and the port of Piraeus surging. Tourists, especially from the U.S. and U.K., favoured Uber for its reliability, while the company expanded its Uber Boat service to popular destinations like Paros and Mykonos.
As Greece’s tourist season peaks, islands like Naxos face a severe water crisis exacerbated by drought and climate change. The island’s largest reservoir has dried up, impacting agriculture, while authorities deploy desalination units to cope with dwindling water supplies amid soaring tourist numbers.
Vassilis Korkidis, President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Regional Chamber…
MSC Cruises has announced plans to have six cruise ships travel to Greek destinations this…
The first charter flight arrived on Saturday at the “Diagoras” airport of Rhodes, transferring the…
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Monday welcomed German tour operator TUI’s first direct flight…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his belief that Greece, after the successful management of the…
The Commission’s long-awaited plan to open the tourist season in Greece was announced on Wednesday…
According to the latest figures, the Ionian is the place everyone wants to be at…