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Travel in 2070: Heartbeat Will Become the New Passport

Travel in 2070 will be so much different than today a report from Europe’s leading futurists and experts from the worlds of aerospace, innovation and engineering says. easyJet 2070: The Future Travel Report makes predictions about how travel might look...

Your Ultimate Summer Guide to Greek Island Hopping

There is plenty for everyone. Here is your definitive guide to enjoying and getting to know the islands of Greece for the summer of 2021.

Trains in Greece Gradually Back on Track After Rail Tragedy

Trains in Greece went back into gradual operation on Wednesday following the rail tragedy at Tempi on February 28 that cost the lives of 57 people and injured scores more. The gradual reopening of the railway system was announced by...

Iconic Navagio Beach in Zakynthos, Greece to Remain Closed this Summer

The iconic Shipwreck beach or Navagio beach, in Zakynthos, Greece will remain closed to tourists this summer for fear of landslides, authorities on the island announced on Wednesday. The beach recently voted as best in the world, is a popular...

SKY Express Offers Free Tickets to Students Following Train Tragedy

On Friday, the Greek airline SKY Express announced that it is offering members of Greece's student community free air travel tickets between Athens and Thessaloniki in the aftermath of the Tempi train tragedy. Free flights for students in Athens and...

Former Leper Colony of Spinalonga, Crete to Get a Makeover

The former leper colony of Spinalonga just off the coast of Crete will be restored in order to create exhibition spaces, the Greek Culture Ministry announced. The restoration of the buildings of the Leprosy Hospital is part of the ministry’s...

Cyprus-Greece Ferry Link to Resume in Late Spring

The Cyprus-Greece ferry link will resume for a second consecutive year in late spring with a new schedule expected to be announced soon. Scandro Holding, which in 2022 was awarded the project of reviving the maritime link between the two...

Increase in Guns at US airports Alarms Authorities

In 2022, the United States saw an unprecedented spike in confiscated firearms passing through airport security - with TSA agents seizing over 18 guns a day. This dramatic increase signals the surge of gun ownership throughout US society and emphasizes...

This Beach in Greece Was Just Voted Best European Filming Location

Chiliadou Beach, in Evia, Greece was awarded the Best European Filming Location of the year by the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) over the weekend. The beach washed by the Aegean Sea was featured in Triangle of Sadness winner of...

Amsterdam Bans Smoking Cannabis in Its Red Light District

The Red Light District in Amsterdam will soon have stricter regulations about smoking cannabis on the streets and late-night disturbances. Except for coffee shops that follow the 'tolerance policy,' which allows them to sell cannabis under strict conditions, it is...

93-Kilometer Indoor Cycling Super Highway Planned in Dubai

In a major push towards a more sustainable and healthier future, Dubai-based company URB has proposed a new infrastructure project that promises to transform the city. Dubbed "The Loop", the 93-kilometer indoor cycling and running track aims to make...

Hong Kong to Give Away 500,000 Free Airline Tickets to Boost Tourism

The government in Hong Kong has unveiled plans to give away 500,000 free airline tickets as part of an initiative to boost tourism and draw visitors back to the city. The "Hello Hong Kong" initiative was revealed for the first...

The Ancient Greek Settlements of South Asia

South Asia was once the eastern part of the Hellenistic world, a pivotal yet little explored part of the Greek empire and cultural sphere. The Indian subcontinent is where the Orient meets the Occident and where Sanskrit meets Greek. Where...

Boeing Delivers Last 747, the Jumbo Jet that Ruled the Skies

Boeing delivered the last-ever 747 on Tuesday marking the end of an era dominated by the plane dubbed "Queen of the Skies." In a ceremony that was broadcast live online, the aircraft was handed over to its new owner, US...

Skopelos: The Tranquility of Greece’s Mamma Mia Island

The island of Skopelos has enchanted visitors over the years and has even reached international fame as the setting for the movie "Mamma Mia!"