Athens Closed Off to Cars for Three Months

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Kapnikarea Byzantine Church, Ermou street, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece A large part of the center of Athens will be closed off to cars after Greek authorities decided to restrict traffic in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Under the joint ministerial decision, the ban will apply for three months with the […]

Athens’ Landmark Omonia Square Reopens to the Public

By admin 15 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Omonia square, Athens One of Athens’ busiest squares, Omonia reopened to the public this week after extensive renovation and upgrade works, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis announced. A fountain, that was the trademark of the square decades ago, has been reinstalled with the aim to create a city oasis. The renovation of Omonia Square is part […]

Coordination Actions Needed to Restart Cruise and Yachting in Greece

By admin 14 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Rebooting cruise travel and yachting in Greece and in the Eastern Mediterranean in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis will require carefully coordinated actions over a set period of time, said Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Vassilis Korkidis this week. According to Korkidis, the suspension of all cruise activity for two months, due […]

Aktor Concessions SA Inks 40-year Alimos Marina Deal

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Alimos Marina. Photo Source: HRADF Greek company Aktor Concessions SA finalized on Wednesday, a deal to manage and exploit the Alimos Marina, southern Athens, for a 40-year period, putting forward 57.5 million euros. The value of the agreement is set to reach at least 177 million euros, including an annual concession fee and a share […]

Acropolis Upgrade Works Proceeding as Scheduled

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Acropolis, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece/Y. Skoulas A series of restoration projects aimed at upgrading the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens are underway with the first phase set to be completed by the end of May, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. Among the works is the installation of a new lift that once in […]

Greece Allocates €33.7m to Coastal Shipping, Island Entrepreneurship

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek shipping ministry announced recently that it would be allocating 33.7 million euros to the islands to support entrepreneurship and coastal shipping in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. More specifically, island-based companies eligible for the transport discount, will receive 11.2 million euros; 15 million euros have been set aside to ensure

Greece Seeks to Re-launch Golden Visa Program

By admin 21 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek government is examining the re-launch of its golden visa program, which has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, in an attempt to give the economy a much-needed boost after the health crisis subsides. “We are very interested in jump starting the real estate market and in this direction, we are immediately relaunching […]

Greece Allows Cruise Ship Short-term Berthing at Ports

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The Greek government has agreed on conditions to allow cruise ships to carry out short-term berthing at Greek ports under strict safety rules. In collaboration with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Greek shipping ministry has allowed the provision of food supplies, water and fuel, as well as the safe disposal of waste based on […]

Ionian Island Waterway Network Operation Deferred to 2021

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Water Airports SA The operation of the first waterway network in Greece, set to link the Ionian islands, has been deferred to 2021 due to the effects on tourism of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to key project investor Water Airports SA. “By the looks of things, seaplanes will not be flying over […]

Europe’s Hard-hit Aviation Industry Calls on EU to ‘Act Now’

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @ACI Europe Europe’s aviation stakeholders are calling on EU governments to step up actions aimed at protecting the industry from falling into liquidity as the Covid-19 crisis pushes ahead. Airlines for Europe (A4E), Airline Catering Association (ACA), Airports Council International (ACI EUROPE), Airport Services Association (ASA), The European Travel Agents’