Santorini’s towering cliffs, flooded caldera and black volcanic islets, all shaped by volcanoes, form one of the most recognizable settings in Greece. Yet the island seen today represents only the latest stage in a geological history stretching back hundreds...
Santorini may be synonymous with summer sunsets and packed cliffside terraces, but for those who know the island best, autumn is when it truly comes alive.
Even as the heat of July and August fades, the volcanic jewel of the...
Santorini, one of Greece’s most popular destinations, is experiencing a steep downturn in tourism revenues, raising concerns about the sustainability of its visitor-driven economy.
According to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), accommodation and food service businesses on the...
Schools reopened on the idyllic island of Santorini after remaining closed for several weeks following a swarm of earthquakes hammering the region, with the Greek Minister of Tourism saying that Santorini this summer will be welcoming visitors like every...
The government of Greece intends to suspend all building licenses in the caldera zone of Santorini.
Greek authorities included this clause in a draft legislation which will be voted on in Parliament in the coming period.
This decisive move aims to...
From mid-December 2022 to mid-February 2023 the largest US research vessel "JOIDES Resolution" will conduct offshore drilling around Santorini volcano.
The vessel will carry out six underwater drillings at depths never before explored. The goal is to reveal valuable information...
The petrified forest of Lesvos and the volcanic caldera of Santorini are included in the list of the top 100 world geological heritage monuments. This was determined by the competent international committee, as it became known on Thursday, October...
