Tourism 2022: New Year Message by UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili

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Following is the message of World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary‑General Zurab Pololikashvili on the occasion of the New Year. “This has been another challenging year for our societies, our economies and tourism. Many millions of jobs and businesses remain in peril, at the mercy of an evolving crisis and of the actions of governments. However, […]

‘Covid Free Gr Wallet’ App Can Now Store Greek ID Information

By admin 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Greek authorities have updated the Covid Free Gr Wallet application offering users the opportunity to store identity information on their mobile phones and tablet devices, alongside Covid-19 certificates. Launched in November, the Covid Free Gr Wallet app allows citizens to easily save Greek and European digital health certificates for vaccination, recovery and testing, as

Olympia Anastasopoulou Appointed New Greek Tourism Secretary General

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Olympia Anastasopoulou, attorney at law accredited to the Supreme Court of Greece, has been appointed new Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development of the Greek Tourism Ministry, after Vicky Loizou stepped down from her post, it was announced on Monday. With more than twenty years of experience in practicing law, Anastasopoulou has served as an […]

EU Proposes New Rules for Post-Covid Schengen Area Challenges

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The European Commission is proposing a series of actions that will reinforce the Schengen area and ensure it is prepared to keep up with the evolving challenges and act swiftly and effectively in any crisis situation. In this direction the Commission has tabled updated rules aimed at bringing greater EU coordination and better equipping member […]

Stolen Antiquities Return to Greece from the United States

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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 […]

Greece’s Covid-19 ‘Freedom Pass’ Program Gets Extension

By admin 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Greece’s Freedom Pass program that offers 18- to 25-year-olds who get vaccinated against Covid-19 a pre-paid card worth 150 euros, has been extended until June 30, 2022, the government announced recently. Launched in July, the Freedom Pass card serves as a reward and an incentive for those aged 18-25 to get vaccinated against Covid-19. It […]

Akis Tsolis: Conclusions and Facts from Recent Sports Tourism Congresses

By admin 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Akis Tsolis, the CEO of ActiveMedia Group, presents many new and interesting facts from the sports tourism conferences that he recently attended. *** Few weeks ago, experts and academics in sports tourism debated over two days on current and future trends in the sector and underlined the key role of sport for the development of […]

Greek Seamen Announce 48-hour Strike, No Ferries December 10-11

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Ferries in Greece will remain docked for 48 hours from Friday, December 10, due to strike action announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO). According to PNO, the strike will be effective from 12:01am on Friday, December 10 until midnight on Saturday, December 11. PNO is demanding salary increases in the collective labor agreements for […]

EY: Recovery Funding to Advance Greece Investor Activity

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Greek Deputy Development & Investments Minister Yannis Tsakiris. Dozens of projects are up for EU funding approval establishing Greece as key investor destination, according to Deputy Development & Investments Minister Yannis Tsakiris. “Greece has become a very attractive investment destination for foreign investors and a unique window of investment and development

Salonica Restaurant: A Dining Experience Like No Other!

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In just once sentence, Salonica, the main all-day restaurant of the legendary 5-star Makedonia Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki, can be described like “a restaurant experience like no other”. Offering a great view of the Thermaikos gulf and Mount Olympus, Salonica Restaurant & Bar is located on the ground floor of the hotel and just upon […]