Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, Chania Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis and Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis sign the development contracts for cultural projects in Chania . Photo source: Culture Ministry The Greek Culture Ministry has announced a number of projects on Crete aiming to protect and upgrade some of the island’s cultural monuments and landmark sites.
New archaeological museum of Chania. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Two new archaeological museums will open their doors in the cities of Chania and Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete, the Greek Culture Ministry recently announced. With regard to the museum in Chania, preparations for its opening are almost complete. Located in the area […]
The city of Kalamata in Messinia. Photo Source: @Municipality of Kalamata Greek authorities, on Tuesday announced emergency restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Restrictions include a 1am-6am curfew, no music at bars, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues. Movement is
Photo source: @Oceanman The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting sports and gastronomy events taking place in popular Greek destinations. These events, according to the GNTO, enrich the Greek tourism product and promote the country’s alternative forms of tourism. Oceanman Greece The organization has included the “Oceanman Greece” open
Photo source: EBD The European Best Destinations (EBD) organization has included five popular Greek destinations among the world’s best for Covid-19 vaccinated travelers. As the European Commission is working to establish an EU-wide digital “green pass” for travel, the idea of a Covid-19 certificate is already being promoted by authorities in Greece, Madeira, The Azores,
The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton. Global hospitality company Hilton has signed an agreement with Troulis Royal Collection to open The Royal Senses Resort Crete under its upscale Curio Collection brand in 2021. According to an announcement, the Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton will be located in the Rethymno […]
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking part in the 1st Virtual Greek Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop that kicked of today, Tuesday, and is focusing on the Danish market. The workshop, which will run until until November 5, looks to offer a platform for tourism companies and public bodies to promote their alternative […]
Photo Source: Municipality of Karditsa The city of Karditsa in Thessaly, central Greece, is among the winners of the European Commission’s EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2019 event. The EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK campaign runs September 16-22 each year, providing towns and cities with an opportunity to test out sustainable transport alternatives. The Greek city was awarded in the “Smaller
















