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The UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons has raised serious concerns about the treatment of trafficking victims in the Closed Control Access Center for asylum seekers on Samos Island, Greece.

Minister Stylianides, who was on a two-day official visit (Nov. 21-22) to the neighboring country, hailed the initiative providing short-term visas

Last Monday, Mitsotakis, brought Greece into the discussion on nuclear energy speaking at two events, one hosted by Bloomberg and another at the GenAI Summit.

The list was compiled based on extensive research, including interviews with travel bloggers, major tourism organizations

Underground houses and hotels, once a necessary adaptation, are now popping up around islands, raising alarm to locals and architects

Another model is ride pooling, which allows users of the platform to share rides in private vehicles with other passengers traveling similar routes.

The Special Spatial Framework for Tourism currently being promoted by the Greek government, which will permit the construction of tourist units on uninhabited islands of more than 300 acres, on off-plan land and even in protected areas, has come in for fierce criticism

Beyond the traditional 'stars' of Greek tourism, such as Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos and Santorini, other Greek islands' occupancy rates near 100%, like Naxos, Ios, Samos, Skopelos, Lipsi, Andros and Astypalia. Surprisingly, destinations accessible by car underperformed.

In July, 1.4 million passengers boarded ferries from Piraeus port, heading to Greece's picturesque islands

Andros, the most northern Cycladic island in the Aegean, offers the most affordable options, with prices ranging between 2,000 and 4,000 euros per square meter.

The Cycladic Island of Mykonos and the Ionian Island of Paxos were the priciest destinations to buy a home in May 2024

"Astypalaia is evolving into a sustainable destination, unique on a global scale. The response from travelers to these changes has been remarkable. We anticipate a very promising tourist season," stated the Deputy Mayor of Astypalaia, Kostas Kampylis.

Unfortunately, the 74-year-old Dutch tourist who went for a hike on Sunday was not found

Known for its postcard-perfect beaches, Skiathos is taking steps to offer travelers much more. To Vima English Edition spoke with the island’s mayor about people-centered initiatives and rebranding efforts.

Picking hotels, the CNT editors consider both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes

Yiannis Rafeletos, Deputy Mayor of Tourism for Sifnos, anticipates a vibrant season ahead, welcoming visitors from Greece and various international markets.

Tirana ranked 3rd, according to the Mastercard report.

For aspiring holiday-makers looking for summer vacation, inspiration UK Travel Blog, Original Travel, has posted a list on what the site considers as the 10 most beautiful islands in Greece. Despite blog’s clarification that “You can’t really go wrong with any of the Greek islands,” the featured destinations are: Santorini According to the blog, Santorini, […]

Greece’s allure draws millions of tourists annually, enticed by sun-kissed beaches, traditional cuisine, and historic charm. Yet, amid the splendor, tourist traps abound. Worldwildschooling.com offers 12 savvy tips for dodging these pitfalls, catering to international visitors exploring the Greek islands. Visit less popular islands for cheaper prices and fewer crowds. Famous spots like Santorini and […]

More than 20,000 Turkish tourists flocked to the eastern Aegean isles during a nine-day religious period in the neighboring country