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Greece to Launch Tender for Metro Line 2 Extension

Greece set to launch a tender for the extension of Athens Metro Line 2 Anthoupoli-Ilion segment, according to the country's infrastructure ministry.

EU Allows 5G on Planes and WI-FI on the Road

Passengers on EU flights will be able to use their mobile phones to full capacity after the European Commission updated its implementing decision on inflight 5G technology.

Cycling Tourism Priority in Greek Hoteliers – NatTour Deal

Hoteliers in Greece will be working with nonprofit NatTour to promote bike tourism to visitors.

Avance Car Rental Shows its Best at WTM London 2022

Avance, a car rental company with a presence throughout Greece, presented its services at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2022 travel and tourism exhibition in London.

New Metro Stations in Greece Offer Fast Link from Piraeus Port to Athens Airport

Three new metro stations that shorten commuting times between Greece’s largest port in Piraeus and Athens Airport have opened to the public.

Major Makeover Planned for Greece’s KTEL Intercity Bus Service

Greece’s outdated intercity bus services known as “KTEL” will be undergoing a major makeover which will create an airport-style hub in the area of Eleonas.

Greece’s Rail Operator TrainOSE Renamed Hellenic Train S.A.

Greece’s train operator TrainOSE has been renamed Hellenic Train S.A., marking the start of a new era for Greek railways.

Greek Transport Ministry Launches Campaign to Encourage Bicycle Usage

The Greek Transport Ministry has launched an information campaign to promote the use of bicycles in Athens and their transportation on means of public transport.

Athens Metro to Reach Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

Attiko Metro’s expansion works include a metro stop at the popular Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, which houses the Greek National Opera and a 210,000m2 park.

Greece’s Tour Bus Providers See Challenges Ahead, Still Need Support

GEPOET, the federation that represents Greek travel agencies and companies that provide tour bus services, is calling for “vital” support measures for 2022.

High-speed Athens-Thessaloniki ETR 470 Train Makes Debut

Travelers to Thessaloniki from Athens will now be able to reach the city in under four hours on board the new high-speed ETR 470 train put into service by train operator TrainOSE.

Autohellas Sees Big Increase in Turnover and Profits in January-March

Autohellas, a Greek company that provides short-term car rental and long-term leasing services, recorded an increase in net results during the first quarter of 2022 year-on-year.

Greece’s Tour Bus and Travel Services Providers Calling for Support

The General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises presented Finance Minister Christos Staikouras with 8 proposals during a recent working meeting, citing the challenges of Covid-19.

Greece Moves Ahead with Infrastructure Projects Valued at €8bn

Road and railway projects valued at 8 billion euros were tendered off in Greece, in a period of three years, according to Greek Infrastructure Minister Kostas Karamanlis.

Greece: 24-hour Strike on Wednesday to Disrupt Public Transport in Athens

Public transportation in Athens will be disrupted on Wednesday, April 6, due to a 24-hour strike called by the country’s main private and public sector umbrella unions.

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

After a series of long delays, the 75km Patra – Pyrgos highway in Greece is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 or early 2025.

Works on Athens Metro Line 4 Section 1 Underway

Οne of the most important transport projects in Greece, the first section of Athens Metro Line 4, is underway aiming once completed to facilitate thousands of commuters each day.

Athens Metro Line 4 Gets €580m in Record EIB Support

The highly anticipated Line 4 of the Athens metro will move ahead thanks to 580 million euros in new financing by the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Thessaloniki Local Authorities Upgrading City’s Bike Network

The Municipality of Thessaloniki is upgrading the city’s bicycle network, aiming to promote alternative ways of transport and micromobility.

Athens Municipality Joins Next Phase for City’s Metro Line 4

Athens Metro Line 4 entered a new phase after the Municipality of Athens said it would proceed with landscaping works after the project’s completion.