Greece Shines at Tourism Shows in Poland and Czech Republic

By admin 24 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) earlier this month presented Greece and its tourism offerings at trade shows in the Czech Republic and Poland. According to the GNTO, with thousands of travelers from the Czech Republic and Poland visiting the Greek islands every year, both countries are considered among Greece’s main source tourism markets. Holiday […]

Greece Secures Funds for Port Works, Ferry Connections in Samos Regional Unit

By admin 24 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The Greek Shipping Ministry has secured resources for major port projects and infrastructure works to be carried out on islands of the Regional Division of Samos in the North Aegean. Speaking during a recent meeting with regional and local authorities, Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced that 13 million euros have been secured to cover […]

Lufthansa Group: New Flights to Greece in Summer 2022

By admin 23 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Lufthansa Greek destinations are included in the summer 2022 flight schedules of airlines of the Lufthansa Group. According to an announcement, the Group’s 2022 summer flight schedule offers an expanded portfolio of attractive new destinations as well as frequency increases on current routes and the resumption of services. In Europe, the Lufthansa airline

Stolen Antiquities Return to Greece from the United States

By admin 20 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Marble Kouros statue, approx. 560 BC. Probably from a Viotia workshop. Photo source: Culture Ministry Griffin bronze bust from the island of Samos, 660-630 BC. Photo source: Culture Ministry A total of 47 stolen antiquities will soon return to Greece from the US, following the completion of a long-term investigation conducted by the Manhattan District […]

Lamway Expects Positive 2021 Performance Despite Covid-19 Challenges

By admin 26 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Lamway Hotel Management Group says it sees 2021 closing on a positive note and with signs of optimism for its business – close to the numbers of 2019, despite the challenges of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. A Greek company specializing in the development and management of hotel units, Lamway also offers counseling services to owners […]

New ‘Casa Cook’ Adults-only Hotel to Open on Samos in 2022

By admin 9 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Casa Cook Hotels Casa Cook Hotels, a hospitality brand of international leisure company Fosun Tourism Group, has announced plans to open a new property on the Greek island of Samos in May 2022. Only a stone’s throw from the island’s Pythagorion village, the 128-room adults-only retreat will feature swim-up suites, quite literally countless […]

UK Media Shines Spotlight on Greek Travel Destinations

By admin 21 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Leading UK travel magazines and newspapers are shining the spotlight on Greek destinations as British travelers rush to book their holidays this summer after the easing of the Covid-19 restrictions by the UK government. The latest cover of Wanderlust, one of Britain’s oldest travel magazines, is dedicated to Greece. Following its collaboration with the office […]

Parliament Approves Permanent VAT Reduction for 5 Greek Islands

By admin 25 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Parliament_GR (Hellenic Parliament / Froso Kanellidou) Greek parliament approved this week a permanent reduction by 30 percent in VAT (Value Added Tax) applicable to five Eastern Aegean islands. Greek lawmakers passed the revised bill tabled by the development & investments ministry by majority vote with the new VAT tax reduction to go into […]

Lesvos Food Challenge Festival to Promote Local Gastronomy in Europe, US, Canada

By admin 17 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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The gastronomy and products of the Greek island of Lesvos will “travel” this summer to Europe, Canada and the US through an online culinary festival that will stream on social media. An annual event that takes place on the northeastern Aegean island, the 4th Lesvos Food Festival, this year was canceled due to the coronavirus […]

Covid-19: Eight Areas Go ‘Green’ on Greece’s Traffic Light Map

By admin 11 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Greece on Friday gave an update to its Covid-19 risk-assessment map following the drop in the viral load in a number of the country’s regional units. Speaking during a Covid-19 media briefing, Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias informed that the level of risk for 24 regional units has changed with 16 moving from […]