
Greek Islands Push for Tourist Entry Fee Amid Overtourism Pressure
Paxi and Ithaca follow Symi's lead, calling for a daily visitor tax to fund critical infrastructure as mass tourism strains local resources.
Paxi and Ithaca follow Symi's lead, calling for a daily visitor tax to fund critical infrastructure as mass tourism strains local resources.
Attempted removal of Archbishop Damianos ignites internal rift and raises geopolitical concerns — A test of unity for Orthodoxy and Hellenic diplomacy
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis described the discussions as “highly productive,” while Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides noted “significant results” despite the need for greater political will to achieve more substantial progress.
Gerapetritis urged all parties to de-escalate tensions and ensure unhindered humanitarian access to affected populations. He also called on transitional authorities in Syria to demonstrate genuine commitment to accountability and justice for war crimes and other violations.
The submission, guided by Turkey, includes a map and coordinates defining Libya’s outer continental shelf boundaries, extending to areas near Crete, in a move primarily targeting Greece but also affecting Egypt.
The arrival, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, has sparked significant unrest among local residents and highlighted the ongoing challenges Crete faces in managing a surge of migrant arrivals.