What began as a holiday trip for a couple from a Greek island ended in tragedy, after the woman fell ill and died in Panama, while her husband remains in critical condition following severe symptoms during their return journey.
Interest is rising in destinations such as Iran, North Korea, South Sudan, and Ukraine. Tour operators like Young Pioneer Tours have expanded their offerings from 30 destinations in 2013 to more than 100 today
Europeans spent nearly a week on average vacationing within the European Union in 2024, with Greece and Romania recording the longest stays, according to data from Eurostat. The two countries exceeded the EU average of seven overnight stays, with visitors spending close to nine nights on average. By contrast, Estonia and Belgium recorded the shortest […]
Germany remained Greece’s largest source market with 5.65 million visitors, up 8.3%, followed by the United Kingdom with 4.68 million (+6.6%).
Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace engineer who became paraplegic after an accident, joined five other passengers—including business executives—on the suborbital journey.
Greek tourists abroad spent most of their money on restaurants, food, accommodation, clothing, and accessories.
Authorities on the island of Sikinos believe human remains found in a remote area may belong to one of two French women who went missing during a hiking trip in 2024, as searches continue for the second woman
If approved, the requirement would apply to citizens of some 40 countries, including Australia, France, Ireland, the UK, and Japan.
The problem arises when short-term rentals stop being a complementary activity for private individuals and become a tool for international real estate, without local or social constraints
A tourist bus carrying about 40 passengers overturned on a rural road in central Greece, leaving 13 women with minor injuries and triggering a rapid emergency response
Store experiences receive high marks—over 90% of respondents expressed satisfaction with product variety and ease of finding what they need.
Chemical engineer Giorgos Lignos, the creator of blue honey, explained the process on MEGA Weekend
American visitors remain the most generous travelers by far, spending an average of 1,080 euros per trip between Jan. and Aug. 2025 — the highest among all markets.
Visitors to the popular Zagori region in Epirus, northern Greece, will soon have to pay a €0.75 culture fee that will go towards protection.
China remains the most dynamic market for long-haul tourists, with 69% expressing interest in traveling to Europe.
Five men sentenced to life for the murder of 26-year-old Antonis Antoniadis, who was stabbed outside a London nightclub while on holiday. His grieving family described the loss as “unjust and inhumane.”
Dizzying architecture, bright lights and a cyberpunk vibe have made Chongqing a must-see destination for Chinese and international tourists alike
Authorities said the smuggling ring used special crypts build into the buses to smuggling the contraband into the country without customs control from an unnamed country in eastern Europe
Beer sales at Greece’s restaurants and hotels are slowing, while supermarkets post double-digit growth, Athenian Brewery says.
The body of a 65-year-old Dutch woman, missing since Thursday, was located 300 meters deep in Vikos Gorge. Firefighters are working with drones and rescue equipment to recover her remains from the steep ravine