Yachting & Sailing Tourism a Top Priority for Greece

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GNTO President Angela Gerekou. Photo source: 1st Panhellenic Yachting Conference Greece aims to further develop yachting and sailing tourism through a series of actions that include modernizing marinas and upgrading infrastructure, said Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou during the two-day Panhellenic Yachting Conference held in Athens

US Returns 55 Antiquities Worth More Than $20m to Greece

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Photo source: Greek Culture Ministry Greece has received a total of 55 stolen antiquities worth over 20 million dollars from the United States, following the completion of a long-term investigation conducted by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York. All antiquities were returned during a repatriation ceremony held recently in New York in the […]

IATA: Europe Air Passenger Traffic to Fully Recover in 2024

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Total passenger numbers to and from Europe are expected to reach 86 percent of pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2022, before making a full recovery in 2024 to 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week. Overall, IATA expects traveler numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024, to 103 percent exceeding […]

Scandinavian Travel Market Gets to Know Eastern Halkidiki

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The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki in February held a number of meetings in Copenhagen and Herning in Denmark, and in Malmö, Sweden, to promote the area’s tourism offerings to Scandinavian tourism professionals. The municipality’s aim was to introduce the destination’s luxury, culture and wine tourism options. In an announcement, the municipality said the

Minister: Greece will Welcome Ukraine’s Refugees, Give Residence and Work Permits

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias (archive photo). Greece will not a blind eye to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Monday. “Humanity and solidarity have not been lost in Greece,” Kikilias told SKAI radio, adding that the government will welcome Greek expats and Ukrainian refugees, “providing them with care, […]

Greece Freezes Golden Visa Program for Russian Citizens

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The Greek government is suspending the issuance or renewal of residence permits for investment purposes for citizens of the Russian Federation, the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum said on Monday. Known as the “golden visa” program, the scheme grants five-year residency rights to investors who purchase property valued at a minimum of 250,000 euros. […]

Minister: Greece’s Tourism Strategy Focuses on Sustainability

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“Sustainability is at the core of our tourism strategy for Greece,” Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said during the 2nd Blue Economy Forum that took place recently. During the online event, Kikilias referred to four major challenges that Greece has to meet in order to successfully protect its marine environment and achieve sustainability: – biodiversity loss– […]

National Geographic to Promote Crete’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks

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Sitia, Crete. Photo source: Crete Region The Region of Crete has entered into a strategic partnership with National Geographic to promote its UNESCO biosphere reserves and geoparks. According to the agreement, the following four areas on Crete will be promoted through National Geographic’s networks (TV, printed and digital): – the Samaria gorge / Lefka Ori […]

Restoration of Historic Klonaridi Villa in Athens Begins

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The Klonaridi Villa in Patissia, Athens The Municipality of Athens has announced the restoration of the landmark “Klonaridi Villa”, a historic building located in the area of Patissia, near the Greek capital’s center. “Responding to a long-standing request of residents and city organizations, the municipality is paving the way for the restoration of this significant […]

EU Shuts Airspace to Russian Planes, Steps Up Support for Ukraine

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday said the European Union is shutting down its airspace for Russians. The closing of its airspace is one of the measures of the EU’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “We are proposing a prohibition on all Russian-owned, […]