Kieran Tierney’s Celtic return ‘not a factor’ in Greg Taylor’s move to Greece

Greg Taylor insists that Kieran Tierney’s return to Celtic never played a part in his decision to move to Greece. The left-back ended a trophy-laden six-year spell at the Hoops by signing for PAOK on Monday. It comes after Scotland teammate...

Greece Introduces Tiered Cruise Tax to Combat Overtourism in Mykonos and Santorini

Greece has taken a landmark step in tackling one of its most pressing tourism challenges: the unsustainable influx of cruise ship passengers at its most iconic island destinations. Beginning July 1, the Greek government has implemented a tiered...

Greece Showcases Cultural and Wellness Tourism Through Summer 2025 Festivals

A series of standout summer festivals across Greece are drawing international attention to the country’s rich cultural heritage, culinary traditions, wellness offerings, and natural landscapes. From Lesvos to Pieria and the Aegean Islands, the...

Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece, forcing mass evacuations

By Laura Paddison, Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — More than 200 firefighters are struggling to tackle an out-of-control wildfire on Crete — Greece’s largest island and a tourist hotspot — as authorities order mass evacuations. The fire broke out...

Thousands evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete

A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists, officials said on Thursday. An elderly man died in neighbouring Turkey, where wildfires forced the...

Spain, Greece and Portugal holiday rules that may cost you extra

Holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece or Portugal should brace for extra charges. Many Brits are gearing up to jet off abroad this summer, however the financial strain of these trips seems to rise and rise. Travellers may well be hit with...

Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruise passengers

Greece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continent's most popular destinations. Cruise ships docking at the popular islands of Santorini and Mykonos will pay...

Greece needs a different foreign policy

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis (right) and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan thank each other at the end of a joint news conference, in Athens, on November 8, 2024. [Thanassis Stavrakis/AP] The Greek state is characterized by inertia...

Greece Secures €15 Million EU Grant to Boost Marine Protection

Photo source: Ministry of the Environment and Energy The Greek Ministry of the Environment and Energy has secured 15 million euros in EU funding for an ambitious eight-year marine conservation initiative under the LIFE Program. The national...

Femicides in Greece and art as collective resistance

Greece is more than a beach-lined, Mediterranean paradise. It is also a country with one of the highest rates of femicides in Europe, overseeing the largest increase (200%) in 2021, with solidified data for the last two years remaining...

Spain, Greece and Portugal rules that mean your holiday will cost more

Holidaymakers planning a summer adventure to Greece, Spain or Portugal should be prepared for extra expenses. Travellers may come across unexpected extra charges fees due to tourist taxes introduced at many popular destinations. For example,...

Azerbaijan, Greece Explore New Avenues For Energy Collaboration (PHOTO)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. The Deputy Energy Minister of Azerbaijan, Orkhan Zeynalov, took part in the 29th annual government roundtable held by The Economist Impact Platform in Greece's Athens, Trend reports via the...

Greece Implements Strict New Laws on Tobacco and Alcohol Access

Kiosk attendants must now ask for identification and establish that the customers are adults. Credit: Kristoffer Trolle, CC2/Wikipedia Effective July 1st, Greece has enacted significant new regulations aimed at curbing youth access to tobacco and...

Irish holidaymakers warned as tourists evacuated due to raging wildfires in Greece

Irish travellers have been issued advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding the ongoing wildfires currently engulfing parts of Greece. Over 1,500 people have been evacuated from the Greek island of Crete since wildfires broke out on...

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Brit tourist, 67, dies on Greece cruise ship as authorities launch investigation

A Brit has tragically passed away on a cruise ship journeying through Greece – with investigations pending. The Corfu Port Authority confirmed the death of the 67-year-old man aboard a Maltese-flagged cruise liner in an official statement. His...

Greece to enforce bill prohibiting sale of tobacco and alcohol to children

Greece is set to impose a bill restricting the sale of tobacco and alcohol to minors in a bid to stop adults from sending their children to buy them. Health minister Adonis Georgiades confirmed the bill that is being imposed will mean the sale of...

Greece Braces for New Heatwave with Temperatures Expected to Reach 43°C

A new heatwave is forecast to hit Greece in the coming days, with temperatures expected to soar to as high as 43°C (109°F) in some areas. According to meteorologists, the most intense days of this heatwave are likely to occur between Monday, July...

TUI to end Greece flights from Cork Airport as part of shake-up of Irish routes

The popular TUI summer service to Corfu from Cork will not be available next Summer as the airline and package holiday giant cuts back on its Irish operations. TUI will continue to offer seats on routes to Portugal, Barcelona/Reus and Lanzarote,...

Tesco brings Greece to your table with new Finest Greek Deli range

The new range features slow-cooked Greek inspired mains, colourful sharing salads, and delicious dips, all crafted to help customers create an elevated yet effortless feasting table at home. Featuring bespoke Greek inspired packaging, this...