
Top Greek Destinations for International Arrivals in H1 2025 — Total Reaches 10.3 Million
Athens, Crete, and the Dodecanese lead the way in international traffic growth, according to INSETE data.
Athens, Crete, and the Dodecanese lead the way in international traffic growth, according to INSETE data.
The heatwave, among the strongest the country has seen in recent years, has brought persistent clear skies, minimal rainfall, and dangerous levels of heat stress — especially in urban areas like Athens and Thessaloniki.
“The government’s decision to establish national marine parks makes Greece a pioneer in marine ecosystem protection in the Mediterranean,” Gerapetritis stated, adding that the initiative has received “broad support from environmental organizations, international institutions, and civil society.”
In a bold step for environmental protection and national rights, the Greek government defies Ankara’s objections and upholds European obligations in the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
Extended heat alert issued as record-breaking temperatures, hot nights, and wildfire risks grip the country
Very high temperatures will persist across Greece in the coming days, with the highest readings expected on Thursday, July 24, and Friday, July 25, according to the updated Emergency Weather Bulletin. The heatwave is likely to end nationwide by Sunday, July 27.