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Greek general strike October 1st! – No to 13-hour shifts bill

The News Line · September 12, 2025

Greece’s largest trade union congress the GSEE has announced a 24-hour general strike on 1st October against a government bill allowing 13-hour daily shifts. They are demanding a 37.5-hour working week instead, with polls showing strong support...

Everything UK travellers need to know about EU entry and exit system starting in October

Chronicle Live · September 13, 2025

UK travellers are being warned about major changes coming in for anyone going to EU countries from October. A new digital border system will be introduced that will change requirements for people travelling to the Schengen area. The new Entry/Exit...

Greece loses to Turkey in EuroBasket semis as Giannis is held in check

Fond du Lac Reporter - Wisconsin ·

For the honor, the privilege and the obligation to play for his home country, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo once again cut short his summer offseason to suit up in the blue and white. But this time his team, Greece, ran into a red-hot...

Kirk Herbstreit's dog Peter travels to College GameDay

The Tennessean ·

Kirk Herbstreit’s dog Peter walks around ESPN "College GameDay" set, in front of Ayres Hall on the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus September, 12, 2025, before the No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers host the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs.Caitie...

Summer’s almost over but these supermarket wines are like a holiday in a bottle

Metro · September 13, 2025

Sip these for a final taste of summer (Picture: Getty Images/fStop) I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready to let summer go just yet. Nope, I’m clinging to sunny season like I’m Jack in Titanic, grappling onto the floating door before meeting...

Major changes British holidaymakers will face next month as 'digital records' introduced including taking fingerprints

Liverpool Echo · September 13, 2025

The EU is planning to introduce an Entry/Exit system (EES) across Europe this year. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area. The Schengen area allows more than 400m...

Travel Meets Art at Athens Airport with ‘all aboard’ Exhibition

Greek Travel Pages · September 12, 2025

The non-profit cultural organization artefact athens is presenting the contemporary art exhibition All Aboard, curated by Kostas Prapoglou, at Athens International Airport from October 9 to November 9, 2025. Photo source: Athens Airport Athens...

Surprising long-haul destinations Brits ditching 'overcrowded' Greece and Spain for

The Mirror · September 13, 2025

According to new research, some key non-European destinations have enticed Brits away from their typical hotspots this summer. While Italy, Spain and Greece continue to deal with the repercussions of over-tourism, British travellers are casting...

Families fume over TUI 'shambles' amid near-36-hour delay on holiday flight home

Birmingham Live · September 13, 2025

Angry families spoke of a nightmare end to their holidays as their flight back to Birmingham was delayed for more than 24 hours. Passengers, said to include parents with babies and young children, spent several hours on the tarmac on the Greek...

The unsung Greek region where a week of October sunshine costs £400

The Times ·

By the start of October, summer feels a long time ago. Yet there are still a few weeks left before Greek resorts shut for the winter so you can just squeeze in a bargain beach break before you’ll need to look further afield for sunshine. On the...

Whispers of Athens - New video by GNTO in collaboration with the MICHELIN Guide

Tornos News · September 12, 2025

llaboration with the MICHELIN Guide "You've seen Athens. Now listen to it". With this message, the new video created to promote Athens by the Greek National Tourism Organization and The MICHELIN Guide is launched on social media. The video is...

Greek Shipowners Still Rule World’s Waves But Restructuring Strategically

The National Herald · September 12, 2025

With China nipping at its heels, Greece’s shipping sector retains world dominance in most categories but a survey by Petrofin Research, conducted in 2024, said that was a “year of restraint” that saw the sector restructuring its strategies. The...

Former Culture Minister, Ogbuewu Calls for Renewed Tourism Push

This Day · September 13, 2025

Charles Ajunwa Former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Frank Nchita Ogbuewu, has called for a renewed push to reposition tourism as a major driver of Nigeria’s economic growth. Ogbuewu, who made the call when the Vice President, South-east,...

Greece to Enforce Strict New Rules on Short-Term Rentals

To Vima · September 12, 2025

According to Greece’s Ministry of Tourism and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), all short-term rentals in Greece must now comply with comprehensive safety and operating standards. Failure to do so may result in fines starting at...

Greece to Cut Social Security Contributions Ahead of Schedule

To Vima · September 12, 2025

The Greek government is expected to move ahead with another reduction in social security contributions as early as 2026, a year earlier than originally planned. The cut—amounting to half a percentage point—was initially scheduled for 2027, though...

Millie Court shows ex Liam Reardon what he's missing as she shares sexy bikini holiday snaps following their split

Daily Mail · September 12, 2025

Millie Court showed ex-boyfriend Liam Reardon exactly what he's missing as she shared a slew of sizzling bikini snaps to Instagram on Friday, following their recent split. The former Love Island star, 29, who is currently soaking up the sun in...

Greece Stops Hotel Construction on Milos’ Iconic Beach

Greek Reporter · September 12, 2025

Plans to build a 5-star luxury hotel near Sarakiniko beach had sparked outrage on the Greek island. Credit: Dronepicr, CC2/Wikipedia Greek authorities have cancelled the controversial construction of a luxury hotel on Sarakiniko, one of Milos’s...

Spinal Tap's legacy is hiding in plain sight at this famous British tourist destination By Jordan Hoffman

Entertainment Weekly ·

When great artists are at their craft, they must never concern themselves with how the work will be received. But it's fair to surmise that when Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Rob Reiner were at work on This Is Spinal Tap,...

bnetwork Group and Monaco Check-in launch joint venture for event accommodation

Travel Daily News · September 12, 2025

bnetwork and Monaco Check-in create a joint venture in Monaco, merging technology and hospitality expertise to deliver sustainable event accommodation solutions. MONACO and PARIS – bnetwork Group, a leading European specialist in event...

Donations sought for school trip to Greece

Hope Prescott - Arkansas · September 12, 2025

LEWISVILLE – Lewisville Teen and Former Spring Hill Student, Current ASMSA Junior, Selected for Greece Trip Layla Cullipher, the 16-year-old daughter of Susan Clark and Jay Cullipher of Lewisville, is a junior at the Arkansas School for...