Fresh Support for Tourism Businesses in Fire-hit Northern Evia

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Aidipsos, Evia. Archive photo: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas A new measure that reduces leasing charges for seaside property is aimed at offering additional relief to tourism and F&B enterprises impacted by the deadly fires on Northern Evia last summer. The sum reduced by 10 percent was announced by Christos Triantopoulos, minister responsible for recovery […]

April 6 Strike in Greece to Affect Flights, Ferry Services

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Airline flights and ferry services in Greece will be disrupted on Wednesday, April 6, due to a 24-hour nationwide strike called by Greece’s largest civil service umbrella union ADEDY and the country’s main private sector union GSEE. Both the Greek Air Traffic Controllers’ Association and the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) will participate in the general […]

Upgrade Works on Greece’s Patra – Pyrgos Highway Kick Off

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Photo source: Olympia Odos SA After a series of long delays, construction on one of the country’s most dangerous highways in Greece, the 74.5km Patra – Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos Motorway will be completed by the end of 2024 or early 2025, said Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis on Thursday, during the launch of works on the […]

Greece Sets Sustainable Goals for Tomorrow’s Tourism

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Sustainable practices and infrastructure and qualified human resources are keys to moving successfully into the future providing tourism services of the highest quality and maintaining a competitive edge, said Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou and Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios during the “Tourism: The

Eurowings: Flights to Crete, Rhodes and Mykonos from Stockholm for Summer 2022

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Photo source: Eurowings Eurowings has announced that it will fly from its new base in Stockholm to the Greek islands of Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes and Mykonos for summer 2022. The airline on Sunday launched flights from its new base in Stockholm/Arlanda to a number of destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean region. “The new flights […]

EU Updates Covid Pass Rules for Traveling Kids

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Photo source: Shutterstock The European Commission updated a set of rules for traveling children as part of its Digital Covid Certificate program under which vaccination certificates held by minors will not expire after 270 days. More specifically, under the new regulations, children under 18 are exempt from the 270-day acceptance period for Covid-19 certification

Greece to Initiate Mediterranean Region Cooperation in Tourism

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Greece hopes to bring together Mediterranean countries for cooperation in tourism, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Speaking on Wednesday with his Israeli counterpart Yoel Razvozov, on the sidelines of the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) trade show in Tel Aviv, Kikilias said Greece plans to initiate a “regional cooperation in

Greece and Bangladesh Sign Bilateral Agreement to Boost Cooperation in Culture

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Cultural Affairs Ministers of Bangladesh and Greece signed a cultural sgreement in Athens. Following the anniversary of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Greece and Bangladesh, a bilateral agreement to boost cooperation in the fields of culture and education was recently signed between Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Bangladesh State Minister of

Greece Explores Blockchain Technology for Tourism Safety

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Blockchain technology can ensure safety and transparency in tourism, according to Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou. Speaking during an event titled “Blockchain Technology: A Bridge to ‘Smart Tourism’” at the recent Global Tourism Forum in Dubai, Gerekou underlined the importance of bringing the Greek tourism sector up to date with global

Athens Epidaurus Festival Announces Program for 2022

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Herod Atticus Odeon Photo source: aefestival.gr / Thomas Daskalakis The Athens Epidaurus Festival unveiled its artistic program for 2022, during a press conference that was held in Athens earlier this week. In its 67th edition, the festival will feature some 70 productions and 2,000 performers, both Greek and foreign. Concerts and performances are scheduled to […]