Photo source: @European Commission The European Commission has approved a Greek scheme with an estimated budget of up to 500 million euros to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “Many companies in Greece have seen their revenues significantly decline because of the coronavirus outbreak and of the measures […]
Athens, Greece All the more international investors are looking to Greece to invest and gain residence and citizenship rights, according to research released by real estate firm Astons. Greece’s “Golden Visa” program, which grants five-year residency rights to third country nationals who purchase individually or through a legal entity property valued at a minimum of […]
The Hellenic Electronics Center (HEC) has launched an online petition aimed at garnering support for the addition of Greece to the Disney World Epcot Center World Showcase. The Epcot World Showcase theme park that attracts millions of visitors each year currently hosts 11 pavilions, those of Canada, the UK, France, Morocco, Japan, Italy, Germany, China, […]
Tinos Island. Photo © Panagiotis Vlachopoulos The Municipality of Tinos presented the island’s unique nature and tourism offerings to US tourism professionals during the ASTA Global Convention 2021 that took place in Chicago during August 23-25. Held annually by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the convention is considered the top meeting place for […]
Bettany Hughes in Ancient Olympia. Photo source: @BettanyHughes Greece’s ancient “wonders” and most recent archaeological findings were revealed to UK’s TV audience through the “Treasures of the World”, the television show of British historian and presenter Bettany Hughes. Despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Bettany traveled to Greece earlier in
The European Council on Monday removed a total of six countries, including the United States and Israel, from the list of safe third countries for non-essential travel into the EU. The removal from the list means that the Council recommends for EU member states to reintroduce temporary entry bans or travel restrictions for visitors from […]
Lindos, Rhodes. The South Aegean Region is playing a big part in Greece’s tourism success story this year despite the unfavorable environment created by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the South Aegean Tourism Initiative said on Sunday. Established in January 2021 by the regions governor, George Haztimarkos, the South Aegean Tourism Initiative is a body made […]
People wanting to attend conferences, exhibitions and trade fairs in Greece will now need to have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate with them. According to a decision aimed at curbing the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), published on the Government Gazette on Monday, organizers of conferences and exhibitions in Greece must […]
Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. The Greek Shipping Ministry has announced that it will use funds of up to one billion euros to improve the service of 47 ferry lines and cover 44 projects aimed to upgrade the port infrastructure on islands. “We have prepared and are implementing a comprehensive plan to carry out critical […]
Aiming to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece, the Health Ministry is providing two free Covid-19 self-test kits to certain unvaccinated citizens that are returning from their summer vacation. In an announcement on Friday, the ministry said it strongly recommends that travelers self test for Covid once they return home as a […]


















