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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

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