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UK Tightens Covid-19 Testing Rules for Inbound Travelers

By admin 6 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: @Heathrow Airport All travelers aged 12 and over that wish to travel to the UK as of December 7 will be required to show a negative pre-departure LFD (Lateral Flow Device] or PCR test, conducted as close as possible to the departure date and no earlier than 48 hours before traveling. According to […]

Holiday Season Fueling Occupancy at Greek Winter Destinations, Says Minister

By admin 6 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Arachove. Photo: GTP/Maria Theofanopoulou Traditional winter destinations in Greece are winning over domestic travelers this holiday season, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In a recent interview to Greek newspaper Proto Thema, the minister said that hotels in winter destinations popular among Greeks were recording occupancy levels over 75-80 percent

Athens has 11 Free Wi-Fi Hotspots for Residents, Visitors

By admin 6 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Municipality of Athens is offering free wireless Internet access to residents and visitors in various parts of the city. Available in some of the city’s busiest neighborhoods, free wifi hotspots can be found in 11 locations, giving citizens the opportunity to save internet data and money. These locations include the squares of Syntagma, Iroon […]

Athens Mayor, Tourism Minister Plan to Reintroduce the Greek Capital to the World

By admin 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Municipality of Athens and the Greek Tourism Ministry have agreed to launch synergies to establish Athens as a city open to visitors for all 365 days of the year, ideal for city breaks and hosting international conferences. “Together we will create a new integrated strategy that will allow us during the pandemic – and […]

Most Accessible Routes in Athens for People With Disabilities Now Online

By admin 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Municipality of Athens recently announced a new online guide that shows the Greek capital’s most accessible routes for people with disabilities. Launched on December 3 to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the municipality’s initiative aims to facilitate persons with mobility issues and the visually impaired, as well as give the public […]

Cyprus Imposes Mandatory Covid PCR Test Requirement for All Arrivals

By admin 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Cyprus Aeropolis – Larnaka and Pafos Airports Official Travelers entering Cyprus by air or by sea, regardless of the country of departure, as of 6 December will be required to take a PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival. The announcement was made by Cypriot Transport Minister Yannis Karousos on Thursday as part of measures […]

South Aegean Region Among Winners of European Young Chef Award 2021

By admin 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @IGCAT The South Aegean Region is among the winners of the European Young Chef Award 2021, the annual gastronomy competition organized by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT). Represented by young Chef Andreas Dermatis, the South Aegean came second in the competition that took place recently in Braga, Portugal.

Greece will Show Zagori, Karpenisi and More Winter Hotspots in New Campaign

By admin 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The springs of Voidomatis located near the Vikos village in central Zagori. Greece is getting ready to shine the spotlight on its less-explored destinations that are ideal for winter tourism holidays, Greek Tourism Minsiter Vassilis Kikilias said on Thursday. Speaking on Open TV, the minister informed that short videos are being filmed in various Greek […]

Soufli in Greece Selected as a ‘Best Tourism Village’ By UNWTO

By admin 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The village of Soufli in northern Greece was selected as one of the “Best Tourism Villages” by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Thursday. The “Best Tourism Villages” initiative was launched by the UNWTO to advance the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultural diversity, and their local values […]

Redevelopment of Panepistimiou Street in Athens Begins

By admin 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Redevelopment work recently began on busy Panepistimiou street as part of a major urban regeneration project aiming to increase free spaces in Athens and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Works are currently underway on the section of Panepistimiou street between Sina and Amerikis streets. According to the Municipality of Athens, the […]