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August 15th in Chania: Thousands of travelers arrived in Crete via Souda
Crete was flooded with Greeks on August 15th, with the port of Souda welcoming thousands of travelers who chose the island for their summer vacation. According to the data of the Coast Guard (August 11–14), 8,871 passengers arrived in Chania,...

"Grew up together": Greek reporter defends Giannis Antetokounmpo for slapping teammate with video evidence of relationship
Greek reporter Harris Stavrou came to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s defense after a video of the Milwaukee Bucks superstar slapping his teammate went viral on social media. With EuroBasket 2025 less than 10 days away, Antetokounmpo is making headlines...
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King Felipe of Spain Disrupts Summer Vacation with His Family Due to National Emergency By Meredith Kile
NEED TO KNOW King Felipe of Spain was forced to return home from vacation early due to extreme wildfires Fires in the northwest region of Spain have burned up to 390,000 acres so far and caused multiple deaths The King and his family were...

3 dead in highway crash in Greece
Three people were killed and several others injured Monday in a traffic accident on the Egnatia Highway near Komotini, northeastern Greece, authorities said, reported Xinhua. The crash occurred near the Iasmos toll station when a truck collided...

Municipality of Athens: New Tender of 726,585 euros for hotel beds
The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with a new tender process with a change in the terms for the provision of accommodation services in a classic-type hotel for the accommodation of vulnerable groups - drug addicts for the needs of the Social...
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Stop obsessing over your protein intake on holiday
It’s been a banner year for Big Protein: dairy milk has reclaimed its former status, Ozempic users are heating up the market for “nutrient-dense” snacks, and the meat-free movement is losing sizzle faster than a pea-protein burger. The...

Could Hermes Be the Ancient Greek God Millennials Relate to Most?
Hermes could be the modern day god of millennials, as he shares many characteristics with today’s culture. Hermes depicted in the black figure pottery style wearing winged sandals. Credit: Katolophyromai / Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0 The ancient...

Alison Victoria Packs on the PDA with Boyfriend Brandt Andersen in Greece Following HGTV Show Cancellation By Natalia Senanayake
NEED TO KNOW Alison Victoria posted a series of photos from her romantic Greece getaway with boyfriend Brandt Andersen The pair have been in a relationship for over a year and first went Instagram official in June 2024 Their relaxing vacation...

Ukrainian tycoon Dyminskyy flees justice, gains Greek residency and Serbian citizenship
Ukrainian tycoon Dyminskyy flees justice, gains Greek residency and Serbian citizenship Eight years ago, a tragedy on a Ukrainian highway changed the course of one oligarch’s life – and exposed the loopholes in Europe’s residency and citizenship...

Holiday traffic peaks as travelers return to Athens
NEWS [InTime News] Authorities have reported a significant increase in travelers returning to Athens following the August holiday period. Vessels arriving at the city’s ports are operating at full capacity, while heavy road traffic has been noted...
Seven riveting must-see sights in the ‘Athens of Africa’
Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share Seven wonders within Fes, Morocco This...

UK tourists in Spain, Italy and Greece told they 'must' carry €115 in cash on them
UK tourists travelling to Europe have been advised to carry only small amounts of cash. British holidaymakers venturing to the European Union have been cautioned about the risks associated with carrying large sums of money during their summer...

Risks of US Economic Data Manipulation: Lessons from Greece and Argentina
Imagine that America starts falsifying its economic data. This threatens not only financial markets but also people’s trust in the institutions that shape economic policy and set the rules of the global economy. After President Donald Trump fired...

Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon sizzle in tiny tops on sun-soaked girls' holiday
Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon look gorgeous in brand new holiday snaps. The Britain's Got Talent judges jetted off for a sun-soaked getaway and took to Instagram to post about their girls' trip to Corfu. Amanda smiled at the camera, looking...
King Felipe of Spain disrupts summer vacation with his family due to national emergency
House of HM the King/Instagram King Felipe of SpainNEED TO KNOW King Felipe of Spain was forced to return home from vacation early due to extreme wildfires Fires in the northwest region of Spain have burned up to 390,000 acres so far and caused...

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger celebrate son’s birthday Amid Greece team dispute
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger celebrate son’s birthday Amid Greece team dispute (Image Source: Getty Images) In Athens, Greece, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s family had a quiet little celebration. His wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger,...

Hiking in the land of Spartans: 3 Great hikes in Mani, Greece
Platsa Seascape: The coastline of Messinian Bay seen on the Platsa hike (Mic Fleming) This summer, visit the land of the descendants of Spartan warriors and discover the awesome beauty of this rugged, distant place. Mani is the middle peninsula of...

Greece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy
Greece has suspended processing of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa since July. More than 120 refugees and migrants have been intercepted off the island of Crete, according to Greek authorities, the latest in a...

As Boats Sail from Libya, Greece Swings Right on Migration
After Ahmed left Egypt, he made the journey through Libya and across the Mediterranean Sea to the Greek island of Crete. He carried with him not just the dream of a better future but the hope to survive. “Our trip was difficult,” he said. “We were...

Misguided Protests Against Israeli Tourists
Over the weekend, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets to demonstrate against the war and Prime Minister Netanyahu. It was yet another sign that a growing segment of Israeli society is weary of the fighting and its atrocities and...