American visitors are spending more and staying slightly longer in Greece, with Athens, the Northern Aegean, and Central Greece emerging as key destinations
A man in his 30s from abroad suffered serious injuries after falling from a cliff near St. George’s chapel on Lycabettus Hill. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, including whether strong winds played a role
The operation, dubbed “I’ll Take You on a Cruise”, assembled tax bureau inspectors from across Greece, who arrived at the scene incognito.
The 57-year-old man lost consciousness while swimming off the world-famous “Shipwreck Beach” and was later pronounced dead at the island’s hospital.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on the island of Skiathos after a 17-year-old tourist accused him of raping her. According to the teenager’s statement to police, she met the man through mutual friends while on holiday in the Sporades. They were out socializing on Thursday night when, she claims, he managed to isolate her […]
Several businesses were slapped with fines and ordered closed for up to two days
Due to adverse weather conditions and stormy seas caused by strong winds, the authorities faced significant difficulties during the recovery operation. While the woman’s body has already been retrieved, the search for the man’s body continues
A shocking attack in central Athens left two French tourists robbed and one injured after a taxi driver allegedly stabbed them in Omonia on Thursday night, before fleeing with their money
A 41-year-old tourist suffered serious burns while four others sustained glass-related injuries after a gas canister exploded in a rented room in Asprovalta.
A 35-year-old woman from Norway has reported being raped in a nightclub restroom on the island of Rhodes. The suspect, a 30-year-old man who allegedly followed her after she rejected his advances, is currently being sought by police
The two islands join a growing list of European destinations looking to ease pressure from mass tourism by charging day-trippers an entry fee.
The new visa bond program will last approximately one year. While consular officials can select from three bond levels, the most common requirement is expected to be $10,000 or more
Nearly two decades after Steven Cook vanished on holiday in Crete, a new confession has revived the case and could finally deliver answers to his grieving family.
The coastguard’s national rescue and coordination center is heading the search efforts, while private boats are also taking part in the mission.
The protest began peacefully but escalated after police used tear gas, as demonstrators condemned global silence on the Gaza war.
Hundreds demonstrate against the arrival of Israeli cruise passengers in Rhodes, voicing solidarity with Palestine amid tight security and arrests
Online fraud or unauthorized charges appear to be far less concerning for Greeks, as only 9% said they were worried.
A few hundred pro-Palestine protesters prevented Israeli tourists from disembarking on the Cyclades Island of Syros last week
The findings are based on an online survey conducted by GlobalWebIndex (GWI) among 12,205 respondents aged 16–64, between January and February 2025.
The largest increases in absolute numbers of tourist arrivals were reported in the regions of South Aegean (+5.6% arrivals, +8.2% overnight stays)