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Paros residents revolt against 46-pool luxury hotel as overtourism fears grow

A nearly finished five-star hotel near Paroikia's Marcello beach has sparked protests on Paros, as residents and campaigners warn that overdevelopment, the tourism boom and strained infrastructure threaten the island

The Ilisian: Where history meets modern Athens — official opening for the iconic hotel

Investment exceeding €340 million with luxury suites, high-end residences, and new hospitality and dining spaces

Yannis Moralis, the artist who bridged the old and the new era of the Ilisian

The story and the secrets behind the creation of the sculptural compositions with Greek motifs on the massive facades of the landmark hotel that has just reopened its doors

Iconic Conrad Athens The Ilisian hotel opens – see video and photos

The date is symbolic, as the “Hilton” welcomed its first guest exactly 63 years ago, on April 23, 1963 – First appearance of the Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand in Greece

One-month deadline for full restoration of the site given by the Ministry of Environment to the company that excavated Sarakiniko to build a monstrous five-star hotel

See the decision signed by the Minister of Environment, Stavros Papastavrou – The case was revealed by protothema.gr 11 months ago – Findings from on-site inspections

The triple intervention to stop the ecological crime in Milos

Lawyer for the Municipality of Milos: “The planning authority is responsible for the failure to halt works at White Coast – We expect a suspension ruling from the Council of State within 20 days”

Stop to the ecological crime in Milos: Construction halted, Transparency Authority intervenes under Papastavrou’s orders

Three actions by the Minister of Environment aim to put a stop to the construction works for the expansion of the White Coast in Mytakas, Milos

On a grassland area, tons of concrete are being poured for the White Coast in Mytakas, Milos

«Even if building permits have been issued, they are illegal. The related environmental impact studies cannot be valid, because we are talking about constructing very large facilities inside a protected area,» says a government official to Protothema

New “ecological crime” with a five-star hotel in Mytakas, Milos, next to Sarakiniko – watch the video

As can clearly be seen, the expansion of the tourist complex just two kilometers from Sarakiniko has progressed significantly. The municipality has filed an application with the Council of State to annul the expansion permit, but the examination of the case has been delayed for six months

The Ilisian: The grand return of a legend – Athens regains its most elegant salon (photos)

“The Ilisian” is preparing to open in the space formerly occupied by the Hilton – The first of nine dining venues will open in November, the new Conrad Athens early in 2026, followed gradually by the dining areas, retail stores, and residences

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