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Folegandros, Sifnos, Serifos on Europa Nostra’s Most Endangered List

Mass tourism and overconstruction are taking a toll on three Greek islands listed among Europe’s seven most endangered sites.

Europa Nostra: 3 Cycladic Islands on Most Endangered Sites 2024 Shortlist

Three Cycladic islands are among the 11 most threatened heritage sites in Europe shortlisted for the “7 Most Endangered” program of Europa Nostra for 2024.

Greek Ports, Highways Packed as Athenians Begin Summer Holidays

Piraeus and Rafina ports and the Greek national highway were packed over the weekend as the first Athenians set off for their summer holidays.

Minoan Lines’ High-speed Santorini Palace Sails the Cyclades this Summer

Minoan Lines' luxurious high-speed Santorini Palace vessel is operating routes to the most popular islands of the Cyclades this summer.

Qatar Airways Celebrates 5 Years of Flights to Mykonos Airport

Qatar Airways in 2023 celebrates five years of flights between Doha and Mykonos, contributing to the success of the popular Greek island as a summer destination.

Trust the Change: New Funding Program for Businesses on 10 Cycladic Islands

The Laskaridis Foundation and The People’s Trust have launched a new funding program for environmentally responsible enterprises on 10 islands of the Cyclades.

Santorini to Launch Plastic-free Campaign

The Greek island of Santorini is making an effort to do away with plastic and implement eco-friendly practices, aiming to safeguard the natural environment.

WWF: Greece Still Needs to Work on Plastic-free Actions

Greece produces 700,000 tons of plastic waste annually - 68 kilos per person - with some 11,500 finding their way into Greek seas, according to a WWF report.

Brits, Germans, French Driving April Tourism in Greece

Travelers from the UK, Germany and France were in the lead in terms of hotel bookings in Greece for the month of April, according to data released by INSETE.

Greek Island Paros Steps Up Plastic-free Efforts

Paros has joined a number of other Greek islands in implementing measures to do away with plastic trash in tune with EU targets.

EU Tackles Marine Pollution, Bans 10 Single-use Plastic Items

In view of dangerously increasing pollution of waters and beaches across its territories, the EU has approved a law that bans a wide range of single-use plastic items.

Minoan Lines Announces Heraklion – Cyclades Itineraries

Minoan Lines has announced that its ultra-modern high speed ferry Santorini Palace will start its itineraries on the Heraklion - Cyclades islands route on April 25.

Grace Hotels Goes ‘Gracefully Pink’, Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer

Grace Hotels this month is becoming "Gracefully Pink” to support the Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”.

Power Grid Operator Launches Tender for Phase 3 of Cyclades Energy Link

The Independent Power Transmission Operator announced a call for tenders for the third phase of an energy link project set to provide power to the Cyclades.

Minoan Lines’ New ‘Santorini Palace’ Links Crete with Cyclades Islands

The ferry route of Minoan Lines' new Santorini Palace vessel, linking Heraklion, Crete, with islands of the Cyclades, will begin on June 13.

Ten Single-use Plastics on EU Black List

In efforts to preserve waters and beaches across its territories, the European Union is aiming to cut the use of plastics with a new proposed EU-wide regulation.

‘Sea Change’ Campaign: No More Plastic Straws on Sikinos

The Cycladic island of Sikinos is the first in Greece to do away with plastic straws and replace them with a bio-degradable alternative.

Greek PM Launches Island – Mainland Power Grid Link

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras inaugurated the first phase of a 245-million-euro underwater power cable link project, initially connecting five Cycladic islands to the mainland.

South Aegean Region Using Culture to Attract the Crowds

Film screening events, jazz concerts and much more took center stage across the Cyclades this year as part of the South Aegean Region’s  efforts to promote cultural tourism.

Authentic Big Blue Awards Feature Legendary Free Divers Mayol, Maiorca

The Authentic Big Blue event to be held on September 18-24 on Amorgos will pay tribute to free-diving legends Jacques Mayol and Enzo Maiorca.
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