Photo source: @Kostas Karamanlis More than 100 intercity KTEL buses have been added to the fleet of the Athens Public Transport Organization (OASA) and released on the streets of Athens in efforts to ease crowding on public transport and facilitate commuters in the coronavirus era. The majority of KTEL buses are running on regional lines […]
Athens, Greece Starting on Saturday, September 26, additional precautionary measures will apply to a number of Greek regions, including Attica and Trikala, with the aim to curb the spread of Covid-19. Deputy Minister for Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias, on Friday announced that street kiosks, mini markets and liquor stores will remain closed between midnight and […]
Greece’s tourism offerings were presented to US travel agents during the annual global convention of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). The event was originally scheduled to take place in Washington but, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was transformed into a virtual event and held under the name ASTA Global Live (AGL) during August […]
The Olympic Yacht Show 2020 has been postponed due to the emergency measures undertaken by the Greek government to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the event’s organizer Ondeck Events recently announced. “We have reached this difficult decision, following the recent preventive measures for the protection of public health,” Ondeck Media Director Gerasimos Gerolymatos
Syntagma square (Syntagma), Athens. Greece is bracing for what seems to be an imminent second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic after a surge in cases this month. On Tuesday, Greek health authorities reported 168 new infections, 45 of which in Attica, 24 in Thessaloniki, 12 on Lesvos, 10 in Heraklion, eight on the Cyclades islands, […]
The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) presented Greece’s northern port city’s offerings to Chinese tourism professionals during the virtual expo “Partnerships in European Tourism: Virtual Fair”, which was held during June 22-24. An initiative of the European Commission, the event aimed to support efforts for the increase of tourism flows from China to Europe, as well
Dolce Attica Riviera hotel The Dolce Attica Riviera hotel, located in Vravrona in eastern Attica, will open its doors on July 1, fully renovated, to welcome guests for the summer season. A member of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the hotel complex consists of state-of-the-art rooms and suites, spacious villas and bungalows with private pools and sea
Poseidon Athens Hotel The Poseidon Athens Hotel has opened its doors to welcome its guests to Paleo Faliro on the Athenian Riviera. “We are looking forward to welcoming our guests to our fully renovated rooms, and fulfill their highest expectations with Athens’ unique sunset in the background,” the hotel’s management said in an announcement. The […]
Grecotel Cape Sounio. Photo: © Grecotel Hotels & Resorts Grecotel Hotels & Resorts is getting ready to open its resorts, located at popular Greek destinations, starting from July 1. According to an announcement, the group will introduce guests to its “Summer at Sea” initiative which aims to give vacationers a safe holiday experience, close to […]
An impression of Syntagma Square in the Greek capital. Source: City of Athens The Municipality of Athens announced this week that it had approved a city walk which will focus on unifying the city’s archaeological sites and landmarks. Dubbed “Megalos Peripatos” (Large Stroll), the 6.8km walk is scheduled to be completed by 2022 with pedestrianization […]


















