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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek trapped in Dubai on Naftemporiki TV: If the government and the Foreign Ministry do not coordinate, we will never leave here

A Greek citizen trapped in Dubai claims that without coordination from the government and the Foreign Ministry, they may never return home after their flight was intercepted.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tom Hanks' Son 'Stuck' in Colombia After Being Required to Show Green Card to Return to the USA

Chet Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks, is stranded in Colombia due to a lack of proper documentation to return to the United States.

Mar 1 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Tom Hanks' son Chet trapped in Medellin after using Greek passport for Colombia trip goes wrong

Chet Hanks, son of actor Tom Hanks, is stranded in Medellรญn, Colombia, due to travel complications stemming from using his Greek passport instead of an American one.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Travel advisory for Greek citizens from embassies in the Middle East

Greek embassies in the Middle East have issued travel advisories for Greek citizens due to security concerns in the region.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek Embassy in Israel: Stay in a safe place, near a shelter

The Greek Embassy in Israel advises its citizens to stay in safe locations near shelters due to the current security situation.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tourism: EOT - Mastercard strengthen Greece's promotion in the Chinese market

The Greek Tourism Organization (EOT) and Mastercard are launching a targeted two-month campaign to promote Greece as a travel destination in the fast-growing Chinese market.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'I've been to 27 Greek islands and these three are my favourite โ€“ not Mykonos or Crete'

A travel journalist shares her top three favorite Greek islands after visiting 27, excluding popular ones like Mykonos and Crete.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Railway: The railway.gov.gr application goes live โ€“ Real-time train tracking on the Athens-Thessaloniki corridor

The Greek government launched the railway.gov.gr application for real-time tracking of trains between Athens and Thessaloniki, aiming to improve transparency and regain public trust in rail travel.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: Enchanted by elegance and offered the best to students

The article honors Professor Paulo Bernardo Vaz, who provided enriching experiences to his students, including a memorable trip to Greece that turned into an adventure during a volcanic eruption.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Golden" revenue from tourism in 2025: Earnings surpassed 23.6 billion โ€“ "Leap" of 9.4%

The Greek tourism sector achieved record earnings of 23.6 billion euros in 2025, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek-German Chamber: Intensifying tourist flows from Germany to Crete

Officials from Crete expect an increase in tourist arrivals from Germany due to participation in key tourism exhibitions in Germany.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Jet2 launches flights to little-known island with 30C weather and unspoilt beaches

Jet2 has initiated new flights to the Greek island of Lesvos, known for its warm weather and beautiful, unspoilt beaches.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek National Tourism Organization: Targeted action to promote sustainable tourism in England

The Greek National Tourism Organization is actively promoting sustainable tourism in the UK through targeted campaigns and partnerships with industry professionals.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Airbnb: "Book now, pay later" - New option with greater flexibility for Greek travelers

Airbnb introduces a new payment option allowing Greek travelers to reserve accommodations without immediate payment.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EOT: Targeted action to promote sustainable tourism in England

The Greek Tourism Organization is focusing on promoting sustainable tourism due to increasing demand, particularly among young travelers in the UK.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tourism: The year moves at levels corresponding to 2025 - The dynamics of the Asian market is strengthening

Greek tourism appears to be performing similarly to last yearโ€™s levels, with a key trend for 2026 being the convergence of online and offline sales channels.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why Monodendri Stands Out Among the Zagorochoria

Monodendri, a village in Greece, is celebrated for its natural beauty, history, and authentic hospitality, making it a top destination in the Zagorochoria region.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Giorgos Hraniotis: I went to a favela in Rio de Janeiro and a man with a Kalashnikov opened the way for us

Greek actor Giorgos Hraniotis shares his travel experiences, including a chilling encounter with an armed man in a favela in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Wizz Air launches ยฃ46 flights to iconic island with incredible sunset views

Wizz Air has announced new flights starting at ยฃ45.99 to the Greek island of Santorini from London Gatwick, set to begin in July 2026.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

These places in Europe live... like a Greek island

The article explores various locations in Europe, particularly in Southern Portugal, that evoke the ambiance of a Greek island despite being in foreign countries.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Greek National Tourism Organization at the UK & Ireland: Presentation of Greek practices for promoting sustainable tourism

The Greek National Tourism Organization presented Greece's efforts for promoting responsible and sustainable tourism development at the 'Communicating Sustainability' event organized by ABTA in London.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Tourism: Strong demand for travel from Ireland to Greece

The increasing interest of the Irish public in popular Greek destinations and alternative sites was highlighted during the 35th International Tourism Exhibition Holiday World Show Dublin 2026.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Increase in Turkish tourists - Aegean is ramping up with new flights even off-season

Aegean Airlines is launching new flights from Istanbul to Crete, Santorini, and Mykonos ahead of the peak summer tourist season, responding to the increased demand from Turkish travelers.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Kyrianakis: Ten critical interventions for the safety and operation of the railway in ten months

Greek Deputy Minister Konstantinos Kyrianakis outlines ten essential measures to enhance safety and functionality in the railway system within ten months, including new infrastructure and safety protocols aimed to reduce travel time between Athens and Thessaloniki to under 3.5 hours.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The government is shooting itself in the foot

The Greek Minister of Transport, Christos Dimas, downplayed a recent blackout at Athens FIR as 'low risk', leading to speculation about safety in air travel amidst political commentary.

Jan 15 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Guardian: These are the Greek destinations chosen by readers for 2026

The Guardian celebrates 20 years of its reader travel advice column by highlighting 50 travel destination ideas for 2026, with Greece featuring prominently.

Jan 12 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The 15 Greek islands that stand out for holidays in 2026, according to Conde Nast Traveller

The Conde Nast Traveller list for 2026 highlights both popular and quieter, authentic Greek destinations, prompting discussion on worthwhile travel spots.

Jan 12 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Weather: New 48-hour wave of bad weather with muddy rains and African dust, five regions on red alert

A new wave of severe weather featuring muddy rains and African dust is set to impact five regions, prompting strong wind warnings and travel advisories from the Greek meteorological service.

Jan 6 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Flight operations paralyzed and thousands stranded

Thousands of people are stranded across Europe following a widespread failure in the communication system of Greek aviation authorities.

Jan 4 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

โ‚ฌ50 for a sunbed in Greece, โ‚ฌ75 for luxury in Dubai: TikToker compares prices (video)

A TikTok video has sparked intense debate on social media as it compares the costs and amenities of Greek beaches to those abroad.

Jan 4 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Attention at the borders: Which passports and ID cards will not be accepted from 2026

From August 2026, old-style Greek police IDs will no longer be recognized as valid for travel within the EU, requiring travelers to use new ID cards or passports instead.

Jan 1 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Diversion

The article recounts an organized trip to Trikala and the Mill of the Elves, highlighting the travel disruptions encountered due to roadblocks and traffic diversions, despite prior assurances of minimal delays.

Dec 29 โ€ข 16:23 UTC

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