Pieria. Photo © K. Kouzouni Greece’s General Secretariat for Civil Protection on Thursday announced emergency measures in the regional units of Pella, Pieria, Imathia and Kilkis in Central Macedonia, aimed at curbing the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The measures were announced taking into account the latest epidemiological data of the four areas as […]
Passenger traffic numbers in Greece are down for the sixth consecutive month following the disruptions in air travel caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Thursday. Releasing data on air travel in Greek airports for August and the first eight months of the year, the HCAA underlined that […]
Grand Hotel Palace Thessaloniki The Grand Hotel Palace recently reopened its doors to welcome guests in its renovated premises, offering safe hospitality experiences in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. The hotel remained closed for a few months due the Covid-19 lockdown and during that time proceeded with the next phase of its ambitious renovation […]
IATA expects 8,000 747 cargo aircraft to be needed for vaccine transport Safely delivering coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines will be the mission of the century for the global air cargo industry, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association is calling for careful advance planning and is urging governments to begin cooperating with industry
Photo source: UNWTO A total of 115 destinations around the world have eased travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, marking an increase of 28 since July 19, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said on Thursday. The number, which represents 53 percent of all destinations worldwide, was uncovered following research carried out by the
Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most popular archaeological sites, during September 18-20, will host the Olympia Forum I, a new event dedicated to promoting the economy and culture of Greece’s 13 regions. Organized by the Delphi Economic Forum non profit organization and the Patris newspaper, the first edition of the Olympia Forum will be held […]
Greece’s unemployment rate rose to 18.3 percent in June from an upwardly revised 17.3 percent reading in May, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). “In June, the labor market was affected by the continuation of the suspension of operation (full or partial) of businesses in certain sectors of the economy, i.e. seasonal […]
Photo source: @PrimeministerGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be in Thessaloniki this weekend to present the government’s plan to support the country’s society, workers and companies for the next 12 months. Scheduled to speak at the Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum on Saturday, September 12, the Greek PM will present the new economic policy measures for […]
Digital Governance Secretary General Leonidas Christopoulos and GNTO President Angela Gerekou. The use of new technologies and information systems, as well as the upgrade of the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) operating procedures, were among the issues discussed during a recent meeting between the organization’s president, Angela Gerekou, and Digital
Major issues involving the shipping industry will be discussed during a series of web conferences and forums held by Posidonia Exhibitions S.A. during October 26-30. The special Web Forums Week, which will bring together leading maritime media and organisations under the banner “It’s time to talk”, is taking place following the cancellation of the Posidonia […]


















