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Athens empties out: More than 43,600 passengers departing from Piraeus for the August 15 holiday – 194 ferry sailings through Sunday

The largest travel exodus is taking place today, Friday, with 30,526 passengers. Figures for the weekend may change due to severe weather conditions

Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism: What changes for hotels, outside-plan development, islands and short-term rentals

The government has released 12 questions and answers regarding the new framework—new plot sizes of up to 16 stremmata, restrictions in the coastal zone, and what is planned for tourism investments

Forbes: The Best Destinations in the world to live after retirement, including four cities in Greece

The American magazine weighs up the cost of living, healthcare, taxation, safety, and requirements for permanent residency — See the full list of 24 countries

Spatial planning for tourism: The new rules for investments, Airbnb and out-of-plan construction

From 16 to 8 acres the plot sizes for hotels – The Joint Ministerial Decision institutionalises the new framework for the spatial development of tourism, with stricter terms in saturated destinations, special provisions for the islands and transitional arrangements for existing investments – Hoteliers insist that the core of the restrictions remains unchanged

Greece wins over European tourists as 29% plan a visit, with demand growing beyond summer

A new GNTO survey across ten European markets finds strong interest in visiting Greece beyond peak summer, with safety and hospitality rated highly, though value for money remains a comparatively weaker point requiring further attention

New Special Spatial Framework for Tourism: Final changes before Ministerial approval

Cap on strategic investments in saturated destinations, 350-bed limit for new hotels, new rules for short-term rentals, and updated destination classifications

“Mallorca at its limits”: Clashes and eight injured in protest against overtourism—Watch the video

Protesters argued that the continued growth of tourism has overwhelmed infrastructure and public services, negatively affecting the daily lives of permanent residents

Athens airport delays spiral into hour-long waits as travellers face growing chaos

Eurocontrol figures show Greece among Europe's worst for flight delays, up 63% on last year, as air traffic control recently handled a record 5,082 flights on 18 July and swore in 45 new controllers

Bank of Greece: Tourism revenues exceed €5.3 billion in first five months of 2026, up 25.8%

Travel receipts reached €5.32 billion between January and May 2026, up from €4.23 billion a year earlier. In May alone, tourism revenues increased by 10.9% to €2.43 billion

Andros among Europe’s best islands according to Generation Voyage: Crystal-clear waters, traditional villages, maritime heritage

The renowned French travel outlet describes it as “a wonderful, unconventional Greek island.”

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