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October Seems Like Second June This Year as Tourists Enjoy Sun and Warm Temperatures

What if calendars tell us that we're in mid-October when leaves turn yellow and rain falls regularly? The weather in Greece has been more reminiscent of June than October the last several days, as temperatures remain high and glorious sun...

Jaw-Dropping Scenes As Massive Cruise Ship Passes Through Corinth Canal

The largest ship to ever pass through the narrow Corinth Canal in southern Greece amazed both the fortunate passengers on board and spectators along the Canal on Wednesday morning. The MS Braemar cruise ship, belonging to the UK-based Fred. Olsen...

Greek Hotel Losses from Thomas Cook Collapse Estimated at 315 Million Euros

Hotel losses in Greece caused by the collapse of the Thomas Cook travel conglomerate are estimated to 315 million euros, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels announced on Tuesday. The Chamber presented the results of a survey conducted by Greece's Research...

Greece's Milos Ranked Among Ten Most Beautiful Islands in the World

According to a new list published by CNN Travel on Tuesday, the Greek island of Milos is among the ten most beautiful islands in the entire world. The list, which is exclusively dedicated to islands, interestingly does not rank them...

British Woman Dead After Husband Accidentally Runs Over Her on Skiathos Island

A family tragedy took place on the Greek island of Skiathos, in the Northern Sporades, in the early hours of Wednesday. A British couple who own a house on Skiathos and spend most of their time in Greece, returned home at...

Greece's Damage From Thomas Cook Collapse To Exceed €500 Million

Monday's shocking announcement that the British tourism giant Thomas Cook had collapsed has sparked fears across Europe in the countries where the firm had booked thousands of accommodations and tours, among which Greece holds a prominent place. According to the...

Greek Tourism Industry Suffers Blow After Thomas Cook Collapse

The Greek tourist industry is reeling following the announcement on Monday by Britain's Thomas Cook tour operating corporation has ceased all trading of shares in the company. Approximately 50,000 tourists who had booked their holidays through Thomas Cook are now...

Aegean Airlines Revenues Up By 30% During Second Quarter of 2019

Aegean Airlines, Greece's flagship carrier, announced on Monday that the number of its passengers grew by 20 percent and its net profits saw an enormous increase of 30 percent during the second quarter of 2019. In an announcement issued on...

Santorini's Autumnal Splendor Will Fill Your Senses

Santorini has without a doubt become Greece's most iconic and well-known island destination. Its traditional Aegean architecture, spectacular panoramic views, wild landscapes, and countless entertainment options would be attractive to practically anyone who has a passport. Nonetheless, the Greek summer is admittedly...

Record-High August Passenger Traffic at Athens' International Airport

The month of August saw the highest passenger traffic ever in the history of Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, according to the latest figures released on Tuesday. More specifically, between August 1 and August 31, the international airport serving the Greek...