Greece considers limiting cruise ship visits to combat over-tourism
“I think we’ll do it next year,” Mitsotakis said, adding that new regulations could either restrict the total number of island berths or introduce a bidding process for slots.
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Greece elected to UN Security Council for 2025-26, FM Gerapetritis calls it ‘historic day’
Greece elected to UN Security Council for 2025-26, FM Gerapetritis calls it 'historic day'
"Today is a historic day for Greece, for our country's imprint in the world. The UN General Assembly voted predominantly in favour of our country. This is a great success. This shows the important capital that Greece has in the world, in the international environment," stressed Foreign Affairs Minister
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95.8% of bathing waters in Greece have “excellent quality”, says EEA
95.8% of bathing waters in Greece have “excellent quality”, says EEA
The highest share of excellent bathing waters is found in Cyprus, Croatia, Austria and Greece. In Belgium, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Malta, Austria and Romania, all officially identified bathing waters met at least the minimum quality standard in 2023.
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Greece Among Top Five Most Expensive European Airbnb Markets This Summer
Greece Among Top Five Most Expensive European Airbnb Markets This Summer
Demand for the Greek summer is up 17% this year, and the average price in Greece is 253 euros, the fourth most expensive pan-European average.
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UK Culture Secretary: Greece Must Recognise UK’s Ownership of Elgin Marbles Before Loan
UK Culture Secretary: Greece Must Recognise UK’s Ownership of Elgin Marbles Before Loan
UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has emphasised the need for Greece to acknowledge the United Kingdom's ownership of the Elgin Marbles before any consideration of a loan agreement.
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Greeks are “center-left” at heart but vote “center-right”, survey finds
Greeks are “center-left” at heart but vote “center-right”, survey finds
Greeks are “center-left” at heart but vote for “center-right”. this is among others the result of a big survey conducted by Metron Analysis on behalf of diaNEOsis institute.
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Libya, Greece at Odds Over Eastern Mediterranean EEZ
Libya, Greece at Odds Over Eastern Mediterranean EEZ
This complaint is likely due to a illegal 2022 agreement between Libya and Turkey that defined their EEZs, but this agreement is controversial because it ignores the presence of Greek islands, particularly Crete.
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Saharan dust reappears in southern, western Greece
Saharan dust reappears in southern, western Greece
EMY said the phenomenon will be weaker than it was in late April, when it created an otherworldly atmosphere in parts of southern Greece, including Athens. This time, the dust is expected to be more noticeable in Crete and the Peloponnese.
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Greece Sees Slight Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Amid EU Decline
Greece Sees Slight Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Amid EU Decline
Amidst a notable 4.0% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2023, Greece experienced a modest 0.3% increase in emissions, according to recent data released by Eurostat.
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Greece ranks 5th in EU in discrimination against LGBTIQ people, survey finds
Greece ranks 5th in EU in discrimination against LGBTIQ people, survey finds
Although the figure is the 5th highest in the EU, it has decreased since the previous EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) survey in 2019, where 51% of respondents in Greece had faced discrimination.
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Greece Remains a Top Destination for American Travelers in 2024
Greece Remains a Top Destination for American Travelers in 2024
Greece remains one of the most popular European destinations for travelers from the United States in 2024, as confirmed at the American Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2024. Greece won top honors at these awards.
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PM: Channels with Turkey must stay open
PM: Channels with Turkey must stay open
Mitsotakis dismisses calls to postpone Ankara visit over monastery’s conversion into mosque
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Athens, Ankara finalizing details of PM’s Turkey visit
Athens, Ankara finalizing details of PM’s Turkey visit
Greek and Turkish officials are trying to finalize the details of the visit by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Ankara on May 13, when he will meet with the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Three Stunning Ancient Greek Mosaics Unearthed in Eastern Turkey
Three Stunning Ancient Greek Mosaics Unearthed in Eastern Turkey
In Gaziantep, Turkey, archaeologists have excavated three stunning mosaics, shedding light on the grandeur of the ancient Greek city of Zeugma.
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Greece Leads EU in Energy Price Decrease
Greece Leads EU in Energy Price Decrease
Following a surge that began before the war in Ukraine, electricity and gas bills in Greece saw a decrease in the latter half of 2023, offering some respite to consumers.
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High concentrations of Saharan dust over Greece to subside during the day
High concentrations of Saharan dust over Greece to subside during the day
Prevailing west-northwesterly winds will gradually carry the dust toward the Aegean sea, while high concentrations of dust are expected on Thursday over the islands of the Dodecanese
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Greece to Protect 198 ‘Untouchable Beaches’
Greece to Protect 198 ‘Untouchable Beaches’
These beaches, numbering 198 across the country, fall within the Natura 2000 network and will be off-limits for concession and, by extension, for the placement of umbrellas, sunbeds, etc.
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Greek islands set to welcome Turkish visitors for the first time under new visa scheme
Greek islands set to welcome Turkish visitors for the first time under new visa scheme
Officials on the popular island of Rhodes have opened a new visa terminal for Turkish visitors as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two cuntries.
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Greece submits 4th payment request, amounting to 2.3 billion euros, to Recovery Fund
Greece submits 4th payment request, amounting to 2.3 billion euros, to Recovery Fund
Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis submitted on Wednesday to the European Commission the 4th payment request, amounting to 2.3 billion euros, for the loan part of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
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Greece plans 2 marine protected areas. But rival Turkey and environmental groups aren’t impressed
Greece plans 2 marine protected areas. But rival Turkey and environmental groups aren’t impressed
But the plan has irked Greece’s neighbor and regional rival, Turkey, while environmental organizations say the initiative doesn’t go far enough, noting that the country also allows environmentally harmful practices such as energy exploration in sensitive marine environments.
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Politico: Total dividends of Greek banks at 840 million euros
Politico: Total dividends of Greek banks at 840 million euros
According to an article in Politico, citing Greek banking sources, the European Central Bank is expected to give the go-ahead in June for the four systemic lenders.
