Photo © Hellenic Parliament / Aliki Eleftheriou Greece announced on Monday a cabinet reshuffle aimed at making government functioning more effective, particularly in view of the emerging demands. There were few changes made at several ministries with a focus on increasing the number of females in top government positions. Key modifications include moving Kostis Hadzidakis
Photo © Stuart Bailey The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Saturday updated the temporary ban on entry into Greece from outside the European Union, adding the United Kingdom to a list of countries exempt from the restriction. The update follows the UK’s exit from the EU as of January 1, as the country is […]
Photo source: European Parliament As of January 1, trade and financial affairs between the EU and UK enter a new phase following Britain’s departure from the Union. Although terms and conditions for operational ties between the two entities are laid out in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement signed on December 30, challenges are expected […]
The Temple of Hephaestus. Photo © Studio On Stelios Tzetzias Two landmark sites of Athens, the Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora and the monument of Philopappos near the Acropolis, now have a new look following the recent completion of a lighting enhancement project. Carried out by Emmy Award-winning artist Eleftheria Deko, the new lighting […]
Bidding is now open for the highly anticipated ferry service that will link Greece with Cyprus possibly as of May 2021, the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced. Bids for the selection of a maritime carrier contractor to reinstate the coastal shipping connection between the two countries which was terminated in 2000, can be made […]
Photo source: AEGEAN Greek airline company AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at a number of medical facilities in Greece. In collaboration with the Bioiatriki Group and the Athens Medical Group, AEGEAN is providing its ticket holders the opportunity to book diagnostic tests for Covid-19 […]
The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, despite the severe impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). New research reveals that despite a challenging year in 2020, two out of three cruisers are willing to cruise within a […]
Galerie Café – Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery Collection As of next year, the Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery Collection will launch virtual art tours through videos on social media to showcase its collection of artwork. In each video, the hotel’s art consultant Maria Migadi will explain the philosophy of the hotel’s collection and indicate the position […]
Kasta tomp, Amphipolis. Photo source: borderlessculture.eu Works are currently underway for the revamp of the archaeological sites discovered through excavations in the area of Amphipolis in northern Greece. The project is being developed by the Region of Central Macedonia and the Serres Ephorate of Antiquities with the support of the “Borderless Culture” project.
The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) has launched an updated digital version of its Meeting Planner’s Guide, an easy-to-use tool that offers information about Thessaloniki, the TCB and its members. The TCB Meeting Planner’s Guide Vol. 2 was launched to promote Thessaloniki and its meetings sector to the international MICE market and support the region’s economy. […]


















