Editorial Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2026

The Greek Edition is an independent travel publication created to help visitors discover Greece with greater confidence, context and local understanding.

This Editorial Policy explains how content is researched, written, reviewed, corrected and updated. It also outlines how The Greek Edition approaches recommendations, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, affiliate links, artificial intelligence and potential conflicts of interest.

Our goal is to publish travel content that is useful, honest, clearly presented and worthy of our readers’ trust.

1. Editorial Mission

The Greek Edition publishes practical and inspiring travel content about Greece, including:

  • Destination guides
  • Neighbourhood guides
  • Travel itineraries
  • Historical and cultural articles
  • Food and drink guides
  • Accommodation-area recommendations
  • Transport and planning information
  • Local experiences and attractions
  • Seasonal travel advice
  • Editorial recommendations

The publication aims to go beyond superficial lists and provide travellers with useful context, realistic expectations and practical information.

The Greek Edition is not a travel agency, booking platform or official tourism authority.

2. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently.

Businesses, tourism organisations, advertisers, sponsors and commercial partners do not have the right to control editorial conclusions, ratings, recommendations or opinions unless the content is clearly presented as supplied or sponsored material.

Payment, complimentary services, invitations, press trips or advertising relationships do not guarantee:

  • Positive coverage
  • Inclusion in an article
  • A recommendation
  • Continued inclusion
  • Control over the final wording
  • Approval before publication

The Greek Edition reserves the right to decline any partnership that is not relevant to the publication or its readers.

3. Accuracy and Research

Reasonable efforts are made to ensure that published information is accurate at the time of publication.

Research may include:

  • First-hand local knowledge
  • Personal visits and observations
  • Official websites
  • Public authorities
  • Tourism organisations
  • Transport operators
  • Museums and cultural institutions
  • Direct communication with businesses
  • Reputable publications
  • Historical and academic sources
  • Maps and publicly available databases

Where important information affects travel planning, preference is given to authoritative and current sources.

However, travel information can change quickly. Prices, opening hours, menus, schedules, transport routes, entry fees, ownership and availability may change without notice.

Readers should verify essential details directly with the relevant provider before travelling, booking or making a purchase.

4. First-Hand Experience

Where an article is based on a personal visit, local experience or direct observation, this may be reflected in the writing.

Not every business, attraction, hotel, restaurant or experience mentioned on the website will necessarily have been personally visited.

When content is based primarily on research rather than direct experience, The Greek Edition aims not to imply otherwise.

Personal observations represent the experience at a particular time and may not reflect every visitor’s experience.

5. Recommendations

Recommendations are selected according to their relevance and usefulness to the reader.

Factors may include:

  • Location
  • Quality
  • Character
  • Local significance
  • Practical value
  • Accessibility
  • Reputation
  • Originality
  • Value for money
  • Suitability for a particular type of traveller
  • Consistency of publicly available information

A recommendation does not guarantee that every reader will have the same experience.

Businesses may change over time, and inclusion in an article does not constitute a permanent endorsement.

The Greek Edition may remove or update a recommendation where:

  • The business closes
  • Information becomes outdated
  • Quality or service changes significantly
  • Serious concerns arise
  • The recommendation is no longer useful or relevant
  • Better information becomes available

6. Reviews and Opinions

Editorial opinions are based on available information, research, experience and professional judgement.

Reviews and recommendations are not offered for sale.

Where a business has paid for visibility, hosted a visit or provided a complimentary product or service, this relationship will be disclosed where relevant.

The Greek Edition does not accept payment in exchange for undisclosed positive reviews.

7. Sponsored Content

Sponsored content is content produced in connection with a paid commercial arrangement.

It may include:

  • Sponsored articles
  • Advertorials
  • Destination campaigns
  • Hotel features
  • Restaurant features
  • Brand collaborations
  • Tourism-board partnerships
  • Paid social campaigns
  • Sponsored newsletter placements

Sponsored content will be clearly identified with wording such as:

  • Sponsored
  • Paid partnership
  • In collaboration with
  • Advertorial
  • Sponsored by

The precise label may vary depending on the format, but the commercial nature of the content should be clear to the reader.

Sponsors may provide factual information, campaign requirements or suggested topics, but The Greek Edition retains control over the final presentation unless the content is explicitly identified as supplied by the advertiser.

8. Complimentary Experiences and Press Trips

The Greek Edition may occasionally receive:

  • Complimentary accommodation
  • Hosted meals
  • Free admission
  • Transport
  • Tours
  • Products
  • Media rates
  • Invitations to events
  • Participation in press trips

Where these arrangements are relevant to the published content, they will be disclosed appropriately.

Receiving a complimentary experience does not guarantee positive coverage.

The Greek Edition may choose not to publish content after a hosted experience if it is not suitable, useful or relevant to readers.

Some articles may contain affiliate links.

When a reader follows an affiliate link and completes a booking or purchase, The Greek Edition may receive a commission, normally at no additional cost to the reader.

Affiliate relationships do not determine whether a destination, hotel, activity or service is recommended.

Where affiliate links are present, this will be disclosed clearly on the relevant page or section.

The Greek Edition aims to recommend services that are genuinely relevant to the article and useful to the reader.

10. Display Advertising

The website may display advertisements through Google AdSense or other advertising providers.

Display advertisements are generally selected and delivered by third-party advertising systems.

The presence of an advertisement does not mean that The Greek Edition personally endorses the advertiser, product or service.

Advertisers do not influence independent editorial content unless the material is clearly identified as sponsored or commercial.

11. Conflicts of Interest

Potential conflicts of interest are considered before publication.

A conflict may arise where the writer, operator or contributor has:

  • A financial relationship with a featured business
  • A personal relationship with an owner or representative
  • Received payment or complimentary services
  • A professional relationship with a destination or organisation
  • Another interest that could reasonably affect editorial judgement

Where such a relationship is relevant and could affect how readers understand the content, it will be disclosed.

The Greek Edition may decline coverage where a conflict cannot be managed transparently.

12. Corrections

The Greek Edition welcomes reasonable correction requests.

Corrections may be made where content contains:

  • A factual error
  • Incorrect contact information
  • Outdated opening hours
  • Incorrect pricing
  • A broken or incorrect link
  • A significant misunderstanding
  • Inaccurate historical or cultural information

Minor corrections, such as spelling, grammar, formatting or broken links, may be made without a separate correction notice.

Where a substantial factual correction materially changes an article, the article may include an update or correction note.

Correction requests may be sent to:

hello@greekedition.com

Please include:

  • The page URL
  • The information believed to be incorrect
  • The proposed correction
  • A reliable supporting source, where available

The Greek Edition is not obliged to remove accurate editorial opinions merely because a person or business disagrees with them.

13. Updates and Content Maintenance

Travel content may be reviewed and updated periodically.

Updates may include:

  • Revised prices
  • New opening hours
  • Closed or relocated businesses
  • Transport changes
  • New recommendations
  • Improved practical guidance
  • Updated photographs
  • Improved structure or readability
  • New legal or safety information
  • Removal of outdated content

An updated publication date may be shown when meaningful changes have been made.

The existence of an updated date does not necessarily mean that every external detail has been independently reconfirmed on that date.

Readers should continue to verify time-sensitive information directly.

14. Removal Requests

The Greek Edition will consider requests to remove or amend content, but removal is not automatic.

Relevant factors may include:

  • Whether the information is accurate
  • Whether it is in the public interest
  • Whether the content infringes legal rights
  • Whether the information has become misleading
  • Whether a business has closed
  • Whether a person’s privacy is affected
  • Whether there are safety or legal concerns

A business cannot require removal solely because it dislikes an honest editorial opinion or no longer wishes to appear in a guide.

Requests may be sent to hello@greekedition.com with the relevant page URL and a clear explanation.

The Greek Edition aims to publish original writing and visual content or material used with appropriate permission or licensing.

Content should not be copied from another publication without permission or lawful justification.

External sources may be used for research, but the final article should be independently written and should not reproduce substantial protected material.

Short quotations may be used where appropriate, with attribution and within applicable copyright limits.

Photographs and graphics may be:

  • Created specifically for The Greek Edition
  • Licensed from a stock provider
  • Provided by a tourism organisation or business
  • Used with permission
  • Published under an appropriate licence
  • Generated or assisted by artificial intelligence

Image credits will be included where required by the licence or agreement.

16. Artificial Intelligence

Artificial-intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the editorial workflow.

Possible uses may include:

  • Brainstorming
  • Outlining
  • Editing
  • Grammar checking
  • Summarising research notes
  • Generating draft metadata
  • Formatting
  • Creating or editing visual material
  • Supporting translation
  • Improving clarity and readability

AI-generated output is not treated as automatically accurate.

Content intended for publication should be reviewed, edited and approved by a human before it appears on the website.

AI tools should not be relied upon as the sole source for:

  • Current opening hours
  • Prices
  • Transport schedules
  • Legal requirements
  • Visa information
  • Health or safety advice
  • Historical claims
  • Business details
  • Time-sensitive travel information

Where AI-generated or AI-edited images are used, they should not be presented in a way that intentionally misleads readers into believing that a fictional scene is documentary evidence of a real place, property, business or event.

17. Image Accuracy

The Greek Edition aims to use visual material that represents destinations and experiences responsibly.

Images may be used for:

  • Editorial illustration
  • Atmosphere
  • Destination inspiration
  • Article covers
  • Social-media promotion
  • Explanatory purposes

Where an image is illustrative, staged, edited, licensed or AI-generated, it may not depict the exact place, view, room, dish or experience described.

Images should not be used to make materially false claims about a business or destination.

Readers should not assume that every image represents the exact current appearance of a location.

18. Historical and Cultural Content

Historical and cultural topics may involve differing interpretations, disputed terminology or incomplete evidence.

The Greek Edition aims to:

  • Use reputable sources
  • Distinguish fact from legend
  • Avoid presenting uncertain claims as established fact
  • Respect cultural and historical context
  • Correct significant errors when identified
  • Avoid unnecessary sensationalism

Where interpretations differ, the article may acknowledge the uncertainty or present more than one recognised view.

19. Sensitive Topics

Travel content may occasionally address topics involving:

  • War
  • Occupation
  • Religion
  • Migration
  • Natural disasters
  • Accidents
  • Political history
  • Cultural identity
  • Archaeological disputes
  • Local social issues

Such topics should be handled with care, accuracy and appropriate context.

The Greek Edition does not aim to exploit tragedy or controversy merely to attract attention.

20. Contributor Standards

Contributors, freelancers and commercial partners may be required to follow this Editorial Policy.

Contributors should:

  • Submit original work
  • Disclose relevant conflicts of interest
  • Identify sponsored or hosted experiences
  • Verify important factual claims
  • Avoid plagiarism
  • Respect copyright and image rights
  • Avoid fabricated quotations or experiences
  • Correct errors when identified
  • Avoid presenting research as personal experience
  • Follow applicable advertising-disclosure requirements

The Greek Edition reserves the right to edit, reject or remove submitted content.

21. Reader Contributions

Readers may submit:

  • Corrections
  • Suggestions
  • Local tips
  • Photographs
  • Comments
  • Business updates
  • Personal experiences

Submission does not guarantee publication.

Reader-submitted material may be edited for accuracy, length, clarity, legality and relevance.

The Greek Edition may request confirmation that the person submitting material has the right to share it.

Anonymous or unverified claims may not be published.

22. Privacy and Personal Information

Personal information received during editorial work will be handled in accordance with the website’s Privacy Policy.

The Greek Edition will consider privacy, relevance and public interest before publishing personal information about individuals.

Private information should not be published solely because it is available online.

Children and vulnerable individuals should receive particular consideration.

23. Complaints

Editorial complaints may be submitted to:

hello@greekedition.com

Please provide:

  • Your name
  • The relevant article or page
  • The exact section concerned
  • The reason for the complaint
  • Any supporting evidence
  • The correction or action requested

Complaints will be reviewed in good faith.

The Greek Edition may decline complaints that are abusive, repetitive, unsupported or intended to pressure the publication into removing accurate and lawful editorial content.

24. Commercial Enquiries

Advertising, sponsorship and partnership enquiries may be sent to:

hello@greekedition.com

Commercial enquiries are reviewed separately from independent editorial decisions.

A commercial relationship does not create a right to future editorial coverage.

25. Policy Changes

This Editorial Policy may be updated when:

  • Editorial practices change
  • New publishing formats are introduced
  • Advertising or affiliate activities change
  • Contributor arrangements change
  • New technologies are adopted
  • Legal or ethical requirements change

The latest version will be published on this page.

26. Contact Information

The Greek Edition is operated by:

Legal name: ARAPOGLOU MARIA IOA
Trading name: MYCREATIVE
Business address: Neo Rysio, Thessaloniki, Greece
Website: greekedition.com
Email: hello@greekedition.com