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Greece Tourism Shines: Top Ratings and Year-Round Appeal
To Vima
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July 4, 2025
Greece continues to affirm its position as a leading global tourism destination, maintaining strong visitor satisfaction both nationally and regionally, according to the latest report by INSETE (October 2024 – March 2025), titled “Greece’s and...
Greece imposes €20 entry fee to tackle Santorini overtourism
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
ATHENS, July 4 — Greece is introducing a €20 entry fee for cruise ship tourists to Santorini, beginning July 21, in a bid to curb overtourism and fund infrastructure improvements. The volcanic island, home to about 15,000 residents, hosts nearly 2...
Greece wildfires: Blazes threaten Athens homes as 1,000 in Crete forced to flee
Irish Independent
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Tourists among those evacuated as strong winds fan flames Firefighters use a hose as the try to extinguish the blaze near the town of Ierapetra on the south coast of Crete. Photo: AP Alexandros Avramidis and Renee Maltezou ©Reuters Today at 06:30...
Greece Sets New Date for Cruise Fee Rollout: July 21
Greek Travel Pages
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July 3, 2025
Santorini, Greece. The implementation of the newly introduced cruise passenger levy at key Greek ports, part of a broader initiative to manage high visitor volumes and finance critical infrastructure upgrades, has been postponed to July 21,...
Greece Battles Wildfires, Braces for Second Heatwave
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
Firefighters in Greece managed to put out two large wildfires. File photo. Credit: Greek Reporter/Odysseas Karadis Authorities in Greece are grappling with multiple wildfires that have forced mass evacuations and sparked concerns for the tourism...
Greek Fire Department: The blaze on Crete island is subsiding
BGNES
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July 4, 2025
About 230 firefighters and six helicopters are still at the scene near the resort town of Ierapetra, where 3,000 tourists had to leave their hotels and homes on July 2. "The fire is retreating," fire department spokesman Vasilios Vatrakoyannis...
Greece’s Growing Thirst: The Looming Water Scarcity
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
Mornos Lake in Greece at low levels, File photo. Credit: 5telios, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Water scarcity is no longer a future threat for Greece; it’s a pressing reality worsening with each passing year. The nation, particularly its most populous regions,...
How could European summer strikes scupper your holiday?
STV News
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July 4, 2025
A series of summer strikes in Europe affecting flights, trains and hotels are threatening to derail British holidaymakers’ trips. Ongoing strikes across mainland Europe are likely to cause delays and even cancellations, and travellers are being...
Thomas Cook & SOTC launch ‘TravSure’ for safer, stress-free travel
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 3, 2025
Thomas Cook and SOTC introduce TravSure, a first-of-its-kind program offering emergency support and financial protection for international group travellers. Mumbai – In a focused endeavour aimed at bringing back confidence in travel amidst global...
Smart Traveller issues warning for Greece amid summer wildfires and heatwaves
Neos Kosmos
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July 4, 2025
Australians planning a trip to Greece this summer are being urged to stay alert, as Smart Traveller issues updated advice due to extreme weather and safety concerns across the popular Mediterranean destination. The Australian Government’s travel...
TUI forecasts strong growth for Asia as top long-haul destination for German travelers
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 3, 2025
TUI sees Asia as a top long-haul destination this winter, led by Thailand, with major hotel expansion and rising bookings from German travelers. German travelers are showing continued enthusiasm for international travel, with Asia emerging as a...
Goa records notable tourist footfall in June 2025, driven by Festive Tourism Campaigns
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 3, 2025
Goa saw a tourism boost in June 2025 as monsoon festivals, cultural campaigns, and wellness promotions attracted both domestic and international visitors. Mumbai – Goa’s tourism sector witnessed a significant upswing in domestic and international...
Ryanair Flights Cancelled Due to French Strike: How UK Trips to Spain and Greece Are Affected
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 4, 2025
Thousands of UK holidaymakers faced unexpected cancellations this week as Ryanair grounded flights due to a French air traffic control strike. While the walkout originated in France, its impact extended beyond French borders, disrupting summer...
Firefighters Race to Contain Wildfires in Greece as Thousands Evacuated, 2 Die in Türkiye
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 4, 2025
Firefighters battled blazes Thursday near Athens and on the island of Crete, where thousands were forced to flee holiday resorts, while blazes in neighboring Türkiye claimed at least two lives. More than 5,000 tourists, hotel workers and residents...
New UK border security measures to affect travellers flying from Greece and Italy
Plymouth Herald
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July 4, 2025
A visa update for Europe has been issued by the Foreign Office as part of a new crackdown on border security. Countries affected by the change include popular holiday destinations for Brits such as Greece and Italy. On the social media platform X,...
UK visa verification tightened for flights from Greece and Italy, Foreign Office confirms
Liverpool Echo
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July 4, 2025
A visa update for Europe has been issued by the Foreign Office as part of a new crackdown on border security. Countries affected by the change include popular holiday destinations for Brits such as Greece and Italy. On the social media platform X,...
CLIA Backs Greece’s Cruise Passenger Fee as Catalyst for Sustainable Domestic Growth
Greek Travel Pages
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July 3, 2025
As Greece prepares to introduce its cruise passenger tax at key ports, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Greek government to ensure a smooth and effective rollout. To...
Mo Salah 'cuts holiday short' after Diogo Jota's death with Liverpool's return imminent
The Mirror
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July 4, 2025
Mohamed Salah will return to England on Friday after cutting his vacation short following the tragic death of Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota, who passed away in a car crash on Thursday Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah is set to return to the UK on...
Scents of the Gods: Thematikos returns to Athens with mythic immersion
Neos Kosmos
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July 4, 2025
In the heart of Athens this July, myth will meet memory once more as Melbourne-born candle and fragrance brand Thematikos returns to the Psyrri district for its second immersive exhibition. Running from July 14 to 28 at Art Number 23 Gallery, this...
Greece wildfire rages on Crete
Oman Observer
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July 3, 2025
ATHENS: 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. Hot dry weather in Greece — not unusual for this time of year — has...