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TAIPED: Open Electronic Tender for Sale/Lease of 14 Real Estate Assets in Greece

Greek state privatization fund TAIPED announced the launch of an open electronic tender for the sale/lease of 14 real estate assets located in Kavala, Attica, Lasithi, Chalkidiki, Rhodes, Argolida and Messinia.

Greek Rail Workers Announce More Work Stoppages

Railway services in Greece will not operate from Monday, July 18, until Wednesday, July 20, as employees of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) are protesting against the privatization of Greek railway operator TRAINOSE.

UNWTO, WTTC Strongly Condemn Attack in Nice, France

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have strongly condemned the attack in Nice, France, on Thursday, July 14.

Greece’s Philippi Inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The archaeological site of Philippi in Northern Greece has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, it was announced during the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee in Istanbul, Turkey.

Mouzenidis Travel Opens New Office in Rome

Mouzenidis Group last week opened a new office in Rome in an effort to strengthen its presence in Italy.

AEGEAN Wins ‘Best Regional Airline in Europe’ Award from Skytrax

AEGEAN has won the award for Best Regional Airline in Europe for the sixth consecutive year at the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards held recently.

Ryanair Extends ‘Santorini Experience’ Seat Sale: Athens-Santorini Flights from Just €19.99

Ryanair on Friday announced that due to overwhelming demand, it will extend its “Santorini Experience” seat sale for the weekend, allowing customers to book seats from just 19,99 euros until midnight (24:00hrs) Sunday, July 17.

Emirates Named ‘World’s Best Airline’ at 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards

Emirates was recently named the World’s Best Airline 2016 at the prestigious 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards, in addition to scooping up the awards for World’s Best Inflight Entertainment for a record 12th consecutive year, and Best Airline in the Middle East.

Evanthia Reboutsika to Perform at Athens Airport

Composer-violinist Evanthia Reboutsika will be at Athens International Airport on Tuesday, July 19, to perform popular works that will take passengers and visitors on a melodious journey with “the colours and aromas of the East and the West”.

Pioneering Greeks: Dimitris Steinhauer, Creator of ‘Skinos’ Mastiha Spirit

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Dimitris Stainhauer, an entrepreneur who conquered the international markets with a spirit made from a product found exclusively in Greece: the Mastiha of Chios island.

International Community Condemns Nice, France, Attack

A wave of international condemnation followed Thursday's attack in Nice, France, that left at least 84 people dead, 18 in critical condition and injured many.