Greece’s Passenger Shipping Sector Requests Covid-19 Aid

By admin 16 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) is calling on the government to take immediate measures to support the sector, which is expected to post over 300 million euros in losses this year due to the repercussions of Covid-19. In a letter to Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis, SEEN is requesting among others that the […]

Moody’s Upgrades City of Athens Rating, Outlook Stable

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Photo source: Municipality of Athens International credit agency Moody’s announced that it had upgraded the City of Athens rating to Ba3 from B1, adding that it maintained a stable outlook. This rating comes after Moody’s upgraded the Greek government rating to Ba3 from B1 earlier this month. According to Moody’s, the rationale behind the decision […]

Greece’s Tourism Chief Urges Immediate Actions for Sector Support

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SETE President Yiannis Retsos Greece’s main tourism body is calling for the immediate implementation of EU funding tools to support ailing sector enterprises impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. More specifically, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is requesting that the government increase the limit of direct subsidies, guarantees or loans to 3 million

‘Thessaloniki ConfEx Park’ Design Competition Attracts International Interest

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Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center The architectural design competition for the revamp of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center has attracted the interest of professionals from all over the world. Greece’s national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo launched the competition earlier this year, aiming to redevelop its fairgrounds to a state-of-the-art

Covid-19: Greece to Close Elementary Schools as of November 16

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Photo source: @Ministry of Education Greek authorities have announced the closure of elementary schools across the country as of Monday, November 16, in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “The operation of primary education units will be suspended for two weeks throughout the country. Kindergartens and elementary schools will remain closed

Novotel Athènes Stays Open with ALLSAFE Services

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It’s business as usual for Novotel Athènes as the hotel has announced that it will currently remain open, while Greece is facing the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, and continue offering its services to customers. “Welcoming, safeguarding and taking care of others is at the very heart of what we do and who we are. […]

Covid-19 Keeps Greece’s Passenger Traffic Down in October

By admin 13 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic continued to have a negative effect on air travel to Greece in October, according to recent data from Greek airports that shows a major drop in passenger traffic for that month. Athens International Airport (AIA) announced that its passenger traffic was below the respective 2019 levels by 68.8 percent, amounting to […]

Paros Airport Upgrade Project Secures Funding

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Paros Airport. Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority The project for improving and expanding infrastructure at the new airport on the Greek island of Paros has secured funding of over 43 million euros by the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSFR). According to an announcement by the Paros Municipality, the project has been included in the […]

Mount Athos Bans Pilgrimage Due to Coronavirus

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Simonos Petras Monastery Photo © Facebook – ΟΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΙΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ ΜΑΣ The governing council of Mount Athos has announced that its monastic community will remain closed to all pilgrims until the end of November due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Commonly referred to as the “Holy Mountain” by the Greeks, Mount Athos is an […]

Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa Offers Safe Hospitality Near Athens

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The Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa has announced that it will continue operations, offering a safe accommodation experience in Athens, while Greece is facing the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We remain open during this challenging period for Greece. We follow all the necessary health and safety measures for Covid-19, also reducing our physical contact with