GNTO supports audiovisual productions for the international promotion of Greece

The filming of the four-episode documentary series “Greece 365”, produced by the Center for Greek Culture, which aims to highlight Greek culture, gastronomy, local identity and the experiential experiences that visitors gain from our country to the …

Yannoulis Chalepas: Greece’s Michelangelo Who Sculpted Through Madness

Haunted by mental illness, Chalepas transformed his pain into some of Greece’s most moving sculptures. Credit: LBM1948, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Yannoulis Chalepas is Greece’s synonym for sculpture masterpieces. This true genius came from Tinos, a …

Shipyard workers halt operations as crushing heatwave hits Greece

Shipyard workers in Perama, a town 16km from Athens, halted operations for five hours yesterday as crushing heat hit the Mediterranean nation, now struggling amid its third and longest heatwave of the summer. Temperatures soared past 40C, reaching a peak …

Greece Posts State Budget Primary Surplus of 4.519 Bln€ in 1Η 2025

Greece’s finance and economy ministry on Friday announced a primary surplus of 4.519 billion euros in the first half of 2025, based on figures on the execution of the state budget. According to the data available on a modified cash basis, the state budget …

Nationwide Cyber Operation Targets Online Child Exploitation in Greece

Greek authorities have launched a major crackdown on online child exploitation through a nationwide cybercrime operation dubbed FEVER III, which was carried out from late May through July. The operation, led by the Cyber Crime Division, aimed to combat the …

Alltours: Summer 2026 Bookings Open – New Record in Greece This Year, Future Plans Ahead

Tour operator Alltours has announced the availability of a large part of its holiday program for the summer season of 2026, allowing travelers to book their next summer vacation early. Reservations are now open for flights and accommodations to a range of …

Britain's Emma Raducanu defeated Greece's Maria Sakkari to reach the WTA DC Open semi-finals

Extreme Heat in Greece Triggers Safety Warnings for Tourists, Forces Partial Shut Down of Acropolis 

Prince William, Princess Kate holiday in Greece with family aboard Emirati Royal’s $450 million superyacht

The Prince and Princess of Wales are currently enjoying a luxurious holiday in Greece, accompanied by their three children and Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton.  According to Greek media reports, the royal family is cruising around the Ionian …

Brits visiting Spain, France & Greece face holiday heartbreak if they don't make 5 checks

Brits visiting popular holiday spots across Europe could soon be turned away at the border if they don't have a travel permit. Anyone travelling on a British passport will need a new document before heading to the Schengen area, which includes 29 …