Announced by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN), the national operator of the international Blue Flag program, Greece’s 623 awarded beaches account for 15% of the world’s Blue Flag-certified coasts among 52 participating countries.
According to the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, this payment request related to the fulfillment of 32 milestones and targets—29 under the grant component and three under the loan component of the plan. As a result, Greece has now completed 139 milestones, or more than 35% of its overall target of 394, placing it well above the EU-27 average of 29%.
Data from ITB Berlin highlights Crete and Rhodes as the top-performing destinations, maintaining their strong appeal among European travelers with double-digit booking increases.
A key component of this strategy includes the introduction of voluntary conscription for women, a long-overdue measure rooted in Law 705/1977 that had previously gone unimplemented.
This prestigious accolade honors her incredible achievements throughout the year, particularly her performances at the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Greek potatoes, particularly those from Kato Nevrokopi and Naxos, have long been cherished for their exceptional quality and flavour.
