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WWF Greece reiterated its call on the government to decide on a fire prevention plan for the years ahead as the climate crisis takes hold.

Thessaloniki’s archaeological museum has joined the Council of Europe’s Iter Vitis Cultural Route and will promote the history and culture of winemaking in Europe.

The ongoing fires which have ravaged a large part of Rhodes have taken a toll on 10% of the island’s hotel capacity.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni spoke to UK media aiming to give a clear picture of the situation on Rhodes.

At least 82 fires broke out in Greece on the hottest weekend of the year so far forcing evacuations.

A number of flights to Rhodes from the UK have been cancelled as wildfires continue to rage on the island for the seventh day.

The Greek government has released a Q&A for visitors affected by the wildfires on the island of Rhodes.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has set up a help desk on Rhodes to assist tourism bodies and travel agents due to the extreme wildfires on the island.

The Transport Ministry is facilitating passengers leaving Rhodes due to wildfires that broke out on the island over the weekend.

As wildfires rage on Rhodes, the Greek Foreign Ministry said it will open a Help Desk today at the island’s airport to assist visitors return to their countries.

Over 8,000 residents and tourists were evacuated from homes and hotels on Rhodes in Greece after a wildfire burning on the island since Tuesday spread to settlements.

Flying back home from Athens just got easier thanks to a new self bag drop off point for travelers that opened at the port of Piraeus.

The Bourtzi Fortress in the harbor of Nafplio, Peloponnese, reopens to visitors for free in August.

MANNA Arcadia, a 5-star wellness retreat in the ancient fir forest of Mount Mainalo in the Peloponnese, has opened for the season.

ANEK Lines’ 25th corporate magazine ANEKORAMA features travel getaway tips, lifestyle suggestions and articles on the history and culture of Crete.

Greek authorities have issued high alert warnings over an expected new heatwave set to start on Thursday, July 20.

Greek archaeological sites and monuments will remain closed between noon and 17:30 due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country.

The Greek passport is ranked 7th among the world’s most powerful passports on the Henley Index.

Fires fanned by strong winds and high temperatures continue to burn in Greece for a third day prompting travel warnings.

Greece’s hospitality providers in 2022 marked a 74.4% rise in arrivals and a 79.7% increase in overnight stays.