More than 281,000 island residents will receive refunds covering part of their ferry and air travel costs from the second half of 2025

A total of 23 ferry departures are scheduled from the Port of Piraeus to destinations in the Aegean and Crete. Another 55 sailings are planned for the Saronic Gulf islands, including 31 high-speed ferries and 24 conventional vessels.

Speaking in Rhodes, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis outlined a long-term strategy focused on infrastructure, investment and stronger regional development, saying Greece's islands are "not the edge of the country, but its heart."

Global fame has brought a wave of boats to Fteri's cove, and experts warn its Posidonia seagrass meadow may be at risk

Almonds and citrus. These two ingredients — along with sugar, of course — are non-negotiable when it comes to the traditional sweets of Greece’s Ionian Islands. And because we love them so much, we traveled across the Ionian Sea to discover the best treats each island has to offer.

Small, odd-looking and easy to miss, the valonia oak acorn once helped sustain local Greek economies. Now it's being rediscovered as a symbol of conservation, food innovation and ecotourism

Bring the flavours of the Greek islands to your table with four traditional recipes that capture the spirit of summer, from Karpathos to Corfu, Ithaca and Tilos

Applications rose for remote posts, yet housing costs are pushing new hires back out

Emergency measures are being introduced after recent landslides at Myrtos Beach, with authorities moving to reduce risks and protect visitors while further safety actions are assessed

Greek coast guard authorities detained the captain of a floating snack bar after it anchored off a popular beach without the required operating permit.

Business and legal groups say a missing year-round ferry connection is leaving several Cyclades islands isolated, increasing transport costs and disrupting travel for residents and businesses.

As peak tourist season begins, Greek island communities face a water crisis driven by climate change, aging infrastructure, and rising demand. From Meganisi to Kythnos, island mayors describe key issues faced including emergency measures taken

The Greek Shipping Ministry said the application procedure for 2023 island transport costs is set to open on July 7

Several Greek islands have been declared in a state of emergency as authorities rush to secure water supplies through desalination projects. Local officials warn that ageing infrastructure and climate pressures are worsening the crisis during the tourist season.

Two Greek islands have entered a three-month emergency status due to drought-related water shortages, while existing measures on another island have been extended

Healthcare workers warn that the loss of a regional housing and meal subsidy is reducing doctors’ disposable income and could worsen staffing shortages in island medical facilities.

A healthcare workers’ union warns that hospitals and clinics are operating with severe staffing gaps, closed units and mounting workloads as millions of tourists are expected to visit the country’s islands this summer

Rising fuel costs are squeezing households and businesses across Greece, with island regions once again facing the highest prices in the country as transportation costs drive pump prices even higher

Athens is introducing a new tourism zoning framework with stricter bed limits for overcrowded destinations, sustainability-focused upgrades, and special levies aimed at easing pressure on islands strained by overtourism

Greece is pushing to expand cruise tourism beyond its most crowded ports, with cruise levy revenues returning to local communities