Greece celebrates record-breaking tourism in 2024 but shifts focus to sustainability, tackling overtourism at popular sites like the Acropolis and Santorini. New measures include visitor caps, increased cruise ship fees, and infrastructure investments to balance economic benefits with preserving Greece’s heritage.

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Western Macedonia is experiencing significant snowfall as the “Alexandros” weather front sweeps through the region. Heavy snow began covering Pisoderi, Nymfaio, Samarina, and Vasilitsa, creating scenic winter landscapes while prompting local authorities to ensure road safety. Residents and visitors are urged to stay informed and cautious as conditions are expected to persist.

Oxi Day commemorates the anniversary of the day that former military general and Prime Minister of Greece Ioannis Metaxas said “OXI” (NO) to an ultimatum made by Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, an ally of Hitler, to allow Italian forces to occupy strategic locations in Greece or otherwise face war.

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable 2,400-year-old Greek theater at the ancient site of Alexandria Troas in Turkey. This impressive structure, believed to seat between 10,000 and 12,000 spectators, adds to the region’s rich archaeological heritage, which includes the legendary city of Troy. The ongoing excavations are led by Erhan Oztepe from Ankara University, with support from Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

A TikTok user claiming to be anti-Israel mistakenly vandalized a Greek restaurant in New Jersey after misidentifying the Greek flags as Israeli. The user, Ambamelia, posted a video of herself tearing down flags and lights…