Experts Fear Travel May Bring New Covid-19 Variants to Greece

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Photo: Shutterstock Greek health experts are expressing concern that the Covid-19 pandemic may potentially enter a fourth wave in the coming months due to a slowing vaccination rollout and new variants entering the country through travel and tourism. Epidemiologists are pointing to the emergence in Greece of new strains brought over by foreign tourists as […]

European Commissioner Praises Greece for Vaccination Rollout

By admin 22 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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European Commissioner for Food Safety Stella Kyriakides (center) with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (right) and Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias (left). Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR The progress of Greece’s Covid-19 vaccination drive, the effectiveness of vaccines, and the need to reopen Europe to travelers topped the agenda of talks on Tuesday between European

Skiathos Island Secures Culture Ministry Funds for Three Iconic Projects

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The Castle of Skiathos. Photo source: Ministry of Culture A total of 4 million euros in funds will go towards the restoration of three landmarks on the island of Skiathos, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said this week after an inspection tour. On Skiathos to participation in the island’s bicentennial celebrations marking the 1821 War […]

Greece to Direct EU Resilience Funds into Special Forms of Tourism

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Harry Theoharis and Sofia Zacharaki present the ministry’s strategy set out in Greece’s “Ellada 2.0” plan to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo source: @htheoharis Special forms of tourism linked to agriculture and marine activities are the two main areas to benefit from EU relief funds after the […]

The Athens Gate Hotel Guarantees Safe and Authentic Experiences for Guests

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Athens Gate Hotel The Athens Gate Hotel, located a few steps away from the Greek capital’s landmark sites such as the Acropolis and the Temple Olympian Zeus, is open and welcoming guests to its luxury premises. Featuring a modern, elegant design combining marble and wood, the hotel offers 99 rooms ideal for couples and families […]

Eurocontrol Study Forecasts Greece Air Traffic Recovery in 2024

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Photo source: AEGEAN It will most likely take Greece approximately four years to achieve 92 percent of 2019 air traffic levels, according to a report on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on countries across Europe, released this week by the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). The report, which includes information on airports,

Athens Welcomes the Unveiling of Another ‘Pocket Park’

By admin 17 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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In efforts to provide its citizens with more green spaces, the Municipality of Athens is proceeding with the creation of more innovative “pocket parks” in the Greek capital’s neighborhoods. With the donation of P&G and the collaboration of Organization Earth, the municipality recently created a new pocket park in the neighborhood of Metaxourgio. Located at […]

Greece Taps into Cruise Tourism with Upgraded Port Infrastructure

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Photo source: Lavrio Port Authority Taking center stage this year as a Mediterranean cruise hub, Greece announced that it would be improving port infrastructure to meet the increasing demand of cruise ship arrivals. Speaking this week during the launch event of Celestyal Cruises’ “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary, Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced that upgrade works

EU Approves Greek Recovery Plan, Paves Way for Funding

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. Photo source: European Commission The European Commission approved Greece’s resilience plan paving the way for the release of 30.5 billion euros to go towards reforms and investments that will enable the country to emerge stronger after Covid-19. Prime Minister

May 2021 Flight and Passenger Traffic to Greece Improves

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Photo © GTP Incoming passenger traffic through Greece’s airports picked up in May marking a 673.4 percent increase compared to the same month in 2020, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Wednesday. According to HCAA data, the number of international arrivals to Greece rose by 2.58 percent, which the HCAA attributes to a relaxation […]