I’m a travel expert – here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the new EES rules this month

HEADING to Europe soon? Your trip just got a bit more complicated. 4 Sophie Swietochowski trials the new systemCredit: suppliedFrom October 12, British travellers will need to have their fingerprints scanned and photo taken at European borders as...

The Magic of Greek Dancing: The Greatest Traditional Dances

Greek dancing has a large variety of styles in Greece. Credit: Kurayba / CC 2.0 – Illustration: Greek Reporter Traditional Greek dancing has been a favorite way for Greeks to celebrate since time immemorial. Dance has always had a prominent...

People crown 'most overrated' holiday destination that is loved by celebrities

Lucy Marshall Lifestyle Reporter 09:01, 05 Oct 2025 In a survey, one holiday spot was the clear winner of the 'most overrated' destination (stock image)(Image: Mohamed Orikat via Getty Images) When it comes to holidays, many of us have visions of...

7 countries offering cash and free homes to Brits who move there - from Greece to Spain

Some cities and towns in Spain are paying newcomers(Image: Getty) With the rise of remote working and an increasing number of people seeking a change in lifestyle, several countries globally are going the extra mile to attract new residents -...

The little city constantly named one of Europe’s best - not in Spain, Greece or France

A stunning little city steeped in romance, history, and architectural charm is so beautiful that it’s always named as one of Europe’s best, and tourists can’t deny it. Nestled in northern Italy’s Veneto region, Verona, is best known as the setting...

'I asked 150 people to name most overrated holiday destination and one stood out'

When it comes to holidays, many of us dream of going to big and iconic cities or paradise destinations that people rave about. But, often when somewhere is highly recommended, our expectations are high - and some find the most popular spots are...

Popular tourist attraction sparks outrage after shocking act caught on camera: 'Imagine how exhausting it is'

"Decent people wouldn't … in the first place." by Chelsea CookOctober 5, 2025 A TikTok filmed on the steep staircases of Santorini, Greece, has sparked outrage after showing a handler whipping a donkey as tourists rode others up the hill. The post...

The tiny ‘island of colours’ in Greece where it’s 24C in October

The Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea have arguably become the most popular Greek island group, attracting millions of tourists every year with their iconic white and blue architecture, beautiful beaches and delicious local cuisine. Yet, most...

Athens’ Ellinikon Project Advances Rapidly, First Openings Set for 2026

An impression of the upcoming Ellinikon project. Photo source: The Ellinikon Greece’s landmark urban redevelopment project in Athens, The Ellinikon, is entering a new phase, with the first sections expected to open to the public in 2026 and more...

Greece’s ‘Sun and Sea’ Tourism Model to Embrace Sustainability Practices

Parga, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece Greece’s world-renowned “Sun and Sea” tourism model — the cornerstone of its global appeal — depends on something far more fragile than it appears: the health of its marine ecosystems. As environmental...

Detente between Greece and Turkey?

When it comes to Turkish politics and the situation in the eastern Mediterranean, Josep Borrell believes that the new year will simply continue where the old one left off. For the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, this issue was one of...

Ioannina: The Magical Capital of Epirus, Greece

Ioannina lake, Greece. Credit dkilim/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Visiting Athens is the perfect excuse to take a trip to Ioannina, the capital of Epirus in Greece. Until recently, this destination would never have qualified for a weekend trip, as it took far...

Greece Ranks Among Top Dream Destinations for American Travelers

Greece ranks among the top dream destinations for travelers from the United States, according to a new study by international travel company Scenic Group. Following the wave of “revenge travel” after the pandemic, Americans are now reshaping how...

WTTC report shows travel, tourism to support 371 million new jobs in 2025

By Okorie Uguru [email protected] The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the world’s largest private sector association for travel professionals and corporate organisations, has said that travel and tourism will support about 371 million...

The return to Greece, four decades later

Growing up in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, I was friends with many diverse Australians — and, of course, many were Greek Australians. My first trip to Greece was in the mid-eighties, as a young, wide-eyed backpacker. I had a ball and loved...

Greece is Gaining Global Academic Momentum

Greece stands at a crossroads of different civilizations, geographically and culturally. This fact has historically inspired Greeks to innovate and ceaselessly try to create bridges of communication and exchange with peoples and cultures from...

Athens University of Economics and Business: Where Business Meets Technology

Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is Greece’s premier business and economics University, and the highest-ranked Greek institution globally in its areas of expertise. The third oldest Greek public University, AUEB has been training...

Greece Confirms First DNA-Proven Wolf-Dog Hybrid

Greece has verified its first DNA-confirmed wolf-dog hybrid near Thessaloniki. Credit: Mariofan 13, Wikimedia Commons, CC By-SA 3.0 Greece confirmed something rather unexpected recently: the country’s first genetically proven wolf-dog hybrid,...

Eugene Levy on Touring Windsor Castle with Prince William and Walking in Royal Footsteps for ‘The Reluctant Traveler’

Eugene Levy is clearly a well-seasoned traveler. The Canadian actor has gone ice fishing in the Arctic Circle in Lapland, searched for the Big Five in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, island-hopped in Greece, and ventured deep into the Costa...

Greek women of the world unite to demand the return of the Parthenon Sculptures

From Sappho and Hypatia of Alexandria in Hellenic antiquity, through Empress Theodora in the Byzantine era, to Laskarina Bouboulina in the Greek struggle for independence, and on to firebrand actor-politician Melina Mercouri and Gianna...