Thessaloniki Reopens Waterfront Area

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel (Thessaloniki Tourism Organization) As of 10pm on Monday, April 27, Thessaloniki authorities will reopen the city’s popular waterfront area to residents and visitors. The pedestrian road stretching from the White Tower to the Thessaloniki Concert Hall since March 31 remained closed during most of the day and on weekends, as part of

KAS Ruling: Hotel Blocking View to Acropolis Must Knock Down Top Floors

By admin 24 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: secure.avaaz.org Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS), responsible for the protection of the country’s cultural heritage, announced on Wednesday, that the owner of a hotel constructed and operating in the historic center of Athens blocking the view to the Acropolis will be required to demolish its two top floors. The decision comes after the […]

Bild: Greece a Safe Destination for Summer Holidays

By admin 24 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greece is among the countries that German newspaper Bild proposes as “safe destinations” for summer holidays this year. In a recent article, Bild says that despite the global coronavirus health crisis, Greece, Croatia, Austria and Switzerland “are not in danger” from Covid-19. According to Bild’s correspondent Liana Spyropoulou, more than one third of tourists from […]

Athens’ Flisvos Marina Takes Action Against Covid-19

By admin 23 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The Flisvos Marina, located in Paleo Faliro near the center of Athens, has taken action to support health professionals managing the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation and help cover the needs of vulnerable groups. The company recently made a cash donation to the Municipality of Paleo Faliro to support vulnerable groups of low-income and also contributed to […]

Municipality Invites Travelers to Visit #PiraeusfromHome

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The Municipality of Piraeus has joined the #GreecefromHome initiative with its new campaign titled #PiraeusfromHome, aiming to promote the port city’s unique features and beautiful locations. #GreecefromHome is an online tourism platform developed by the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Marketing Greece and Google, inviting people to

Underwater Treasures of Leros Highlighted in German Media

By admin 21 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Germany’s “Tauchen” travel magazine highlights Leros, a tiny Greek island in the Dodecanese, as a prime diving destination due to its underwater treasures and unique features. Timo Dersch, the magazine’s journalist, visited Leros last fall during a press trip organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) office in Germany, with the support of the […]

Athens Municipality to Light City’s Sky for Easter

By admin 18 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Fireworks will be set off at the stroke of midnight on Holy Saturday, April 18, in seven parts of Athens center, as an alternative way to celebrate the Orthodox Easter in the Greek capital this year due to the strict measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). “Tonight, we all #menoumespiti (#stayhome) […]

Greek Orthodox Easter Behind Closed Doors Due to Covid-19

By admin 15 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Orthodox Easter this weekend will be held behind closed doors and at home in efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus), Greek officials said. The Church of Greece and its ruling body, the Holy Synod, is backing the government decision announcing this week that churches will be closed to the public with services […]

Santorini Among 7 Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet, Says CNT Middle East

By admin 14 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Santorini, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece Greece’s Santorini island is on the list of the “7 most beautiful islands on the planet” that was recently published in the online edition of Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) Middle East. The list features exotic islands from all over the world including Bali, Indonesia; Mahe, Seychelles; and Palawan, Phillipines. […]

Aristotle Municipality Launches Travel e-Guide in English

By admin 14 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: “Trekking: Life is an adventure” The Municipality of Aristotle in Halkidiki, central Macedonia, has launched an electronic guide in English with useful information on the area’s 13 historic hiking routes. The “Trekking: Life is an adventure” e-guide offers information on the geographic location of each mapped route and its signage, as well