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Greece is set for a notable weather shift over the Easter holiday period, with forecasts pointing to improving conditions and warmer temperatures just in time for Sunday celebrations.According to weather projections, the country will experience a mix of localized rain, wind and cloud cover in the days leading up to Easter Sunday, before a return to clear skies and spring-like warmth.Unsettled start to the holiday periodOn Thursday, brief localized showers are expected mainly in the northeastern regions, while most other parts of the country will see partly cloudy conditions.Winds will continue to blow from the northwest across much of Greece, reaching strong levels in parts of the Aegean Sea. Temperatures are expected to remain mild, ranging between 18°C and 23°C in most areas.NEWSLETTER T...

Shipping companies are being pushed to reassess their cyber resilience after Greece’s National Cybersecurity Authority issued a high-priority advisory urging critical sectors to scan systems for potential threats, says Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) Greece. The alert follows recent international incidents that have been linked to Iran-aligned cyber activity, reinforcing concerns that geopolitical tensions are increasingly playing out in the digital domain. While no major breaches have been confirmed in Greece, the move has already triggered precautionary checks across parts of the maritime sector. Gregory Spourdalakis, Managing Director of CSM Greece, said: “Shipping is far more exposed than it was even a few years ago. The volume of data moving between vessels and shore has increased signi...

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. The attack from two drones on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh caused a “limited fire” and minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry, and the embassy urged Americans to avoid the compound. It followed an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, which announced Tuesday it had been closed until further notice. The U.S. State Department also ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and family in Kuwait, as well as Bahrain, Iraq, Q...

The U.S. Navy continues to provide high-speed Wi-Fi to service members living in unaccompanied housing across the globe with the addition of free internet in Italy and Greece.The Defense Department announced a free Wi-fi initiative in September 2024 as part of a broader objective to improve troops’ quality of life.“This initiative is a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to the well-being of our sailors,” said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command. “Providing free, high-speed Wi-Fi is a fundamental step in improving their quality of life, ensuring they have the connectivity they need for personal and professional growth.”RELATEDThe need for free Wi-Fi was deemed “mission essential” in 2024 by Brendan Owens, who was then serving as assistant secretary of d...

ATHENS, Greece — Greece became the latest European Union country to unveil plans for a total social media ban for kids 15 and under in a move the country’s prime minister said aims to pressure the 27-member bloc into formalizing EU-wide age restrictions.The new law will target social media platforms that enable the user to create profiles, interact with others and share content, such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.Once the legislation is enacted, social media platforms will be responsible for reverifying the ages of all users in the country to exclude those who are 15 years or under. Authorities say the state’s role will be limited to ensuring that social media platforms comply with the new law and will take action in case of any reported violations.Violations will be reported to the au...

Home » TOURISM NEWS » Greece Transforms Tourist Ports into Innovation and Sustainability Hubs, Driving Maritime Tourism Growth with Eco-Friendly Infrastructure and High-Value Experiences Published on April 9, 2026 Greece is boldly making moves in order to create tourist ports that serve as centers for innovation and sustainability that will influence the future of tourism in Greece while promoting the growth of maritime tourism in the process. Through the implementation of environmentally friendly maritime infrastructures, the nation is not only improving the experience of tourists but also making substantial contributions to the development of the maritime tourism industry. Such innovations aim to promote sustainable experiences in tourism that are high...

Home » Greece » Greece Travel News » Carnival Miracle Joins Viking Star, Gemini And Blue Sapphire in Driving Greece’s Santorini Cruise Shift 2027 as Crete Souda Bay Rises in Mediterranean Tourism Published on April 9, 2026 By: Paramita Sarkar Image generated with Ai Image: Carnival Miracle  Greece’s Santorini cruise sector faces a major shift in late 2027 as Carnival Miracle removes Santorini from itineraries, joined by Viking Star, Gemini, and Blue Sapphire adjusting routes, replacing the island with Crete’s Souda Bay and alternative ports amid strict passenger caps and new regulations impacting Mediterranean cruise deployment. Why is Greece’s Santorini being dropped from Carnival Miracle itineraries in 2027?Santorini enforces 8000 passenger daily cap...

Holy Light transport preparations in Greece ahead of Holy Saturday distribution. Credit: Giorgos Vitsaras / AMNA The Holy Light will arrive in Athens from Jerusalem on the afternoon of Saturday ahead of Easter, before continuing to eleven destinations across Greece on scheduled and specially arranged flights. As in previous years, the transfer will pass through Athens International Airport, Eleftherios Venizelos, before special flights carry the Holy Light onward to regional destinations. Flight plan for Holy Light distribution across Greece This year’s Holy Saturday operation includes flights to eleven destinations across Greece. The schedule is as follows: Athens – Zakynthos, 7:30 – 8:50 pm Athens – Thessaloniki, 8:10 – 9:05 pm Athens – Ioannina, 8:10 – 9:25 pm Athens – Mykonos, 7:3...