Marketing Greece Unveils New Digital Journeys Through #GreeceFromHome Initiative

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The upgraded Discovergreece.com travel platform, powered by Marketing Greece, has revealed its new experiential journeys to Greek destinations and experiences through the recently announced #GreeceFromHome initiative. Announced recently by the Greek Tourism Ministry, the new online platform Greece from Home was launched in cooperation with the Greek National Tourism

Epirus Palace Hotel Donates Medical Supplies to Ioannina Hospital

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Epirus Palace Congress & Spa The Epirus Palace Congress & Spa, located in the region of Epirus, recently donated medical supplies to the University Hospital of Ioannina, aiming this way to assist in Greece’s effort to combat COVID-19. “Epirus Palace is aware of the difficulties that Greece is confronted with and recognizes the challenges that the Ioannina

Athens Municipality Offers Arts and Culture Online

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Photo Source: @OPANDA The Municipality of Athens is offering internet users the chance to enjoy a wide selection of cultural programs and shows online – right from the comfort of their home. “This is a difficult time for all of us,” Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said in an announcement, referring to the coronavirus pandemic. “We wish […]

NFL Athens Running Event Goes Virtual

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The organizers of the No Finish Line (NFL) Athens running event, in May, will hold a symbolic virtual event on social media, with the participation of the race’s athletes. NFL Athens was originally scheduled to take place in the Greek capital during May 6-10, but has been postponed for October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead […]

Greece’s East Med Yacht Show 2020 Postponed

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East Med Yacht Show 2019 The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association has decided to postpone the East Med Yacht Show 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event was originally scheduled to take place in Piraeus during May 8-11. According to an announcement by the association and the event’s organizing committee, the health and safety […]

Covid-19: Greece Imposes Curfew on Mykonos

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Greek authorities have announced stricter lockdown measures for the popular Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini, in efforts to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Following a recent announcement by Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Chardalias, a strict curfew will be imposed on the residents of Mykonos, starting today (Monday) and for the next […]

Emirates Gets Approval to Fly Certain Passenger Flights

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Emirates has received approval to carry passengers outbound from the UAE to some destinations in Europe, starting Monday, April 6. Initial flights will commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich, with four flights a week to London Heathrow, and three flights a week to the other cities. Operating from Dubai International […]

Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines Make All Fare Types Rebookable

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Photo Source: Lufthansa Group Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines – airlines of the Lufthansa Group – are changing their ticket fare structure, aiming to create even more flexibility for their customers during the Covid-19 pandemic. With immediate effect, all fares and ticket prices can be rebooked – including, for example, the Zero Bag fare without […]

Covid-19: Greece Planning Targeted Actions for Tourism Sector

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Chania, Crete. Photo Source: Visit Greece Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras on Sunday said the government is planning targeted actions for tourism to limit the Covid-19 outbreak’s impact on the sector. Speaking to Skai TV, the minister said the Covid-19 crisis has triggered a recession which is estimated to reach almost 4 percent of GDP. […]

Culture at Home: Greece’s National Theater Streams Plays for Free Online

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The National Theater of Greece is offering free access to some of its performances via its website, in an effort to bring people closer to art amid the coronavirus pandemic. Operating for more than 100 years, Greece’s National Theater has staged works of popular ancient, classic and contemporary writers. “We are responding to the COVID-19 […]