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Greek Fish ‘Tsipoura’ Gets Quality Badge

Greek sea breams raised in aquaculture plants in Eastern Halkidiki now have a quality badge, the Aristotle Municipality has announced.

Greece Opens Ioannina Lake Protection Plan for Public Comment

As part of actions to better manage Lake Pamvotida in Ioannina, Greek authorities opened an environmental study for public consultation.

Greece Takes Steps to Certify NATURA 2000 Products and Services

The Greek government has taken the first step to safeguard items produced and services offered in protected Natura 2000 areas and regions in Greece.

Fire Devastates Evia Leaving Behind Ecological Disaster

Villages were evacuated and EU aid requested after a fire raged through the Greek island of Evia leaving behind an ecological catastrophe.

Crete Welcomes Approval of First Diving Park

The first diving park to operate on the island of Crete, was given the green light by the region’s Environment and Spatial Planning Committee.

Greek Ministry to Extend Marine Areas Under Natura Protection

The Greek environment ministry announced that it would be increasing the total area of designated marine Natura sites from 6 percent to 22 percent.

Greek Natura Areas a Tourism Boon Waiting to be Discovered

Greece’s Natura 2000 areas can contribute greatly to the upgrade of the tourism product and generate millions in revenue, according to research firm diaNEOsis.

Costa Navarino Honored for Sustainability Practices at WTA 2017

Costa Navarino, located in Messinia in the Peloponnese, was recently honored with “‘Europe’s Responsible Tourism Award 2017” at the 24th World Travel Awards.

Zakynthos’ Caretta Caretta Turtles Happier than Ever

The world's largest hard-shelled turtle, the endangered loggerhead, also known as the Caretta caretta, is enjoying a new lease on life on the Greek island of Zakynthos, which is one of its main nesting grounds.

Green Groups Call on EU Citizens to Speak Up Online Against Commission’s ‘Hostile’ Nature Laws

Over 100 environmental NGOs are inviting Europeans to join online Europe-wide campaign “Alarm for Nature” against a “hostile” deregulation policy pursued by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

“Mount Athos Area Kouzina” Culinary Days Kick Off In Greece

Culinary days have launched in the Athos region in Halkidiki aiming to promote local production and products in order to establish the area as a destination for thematic travelers.

Vouliagmeni Lake To Host Posidonia Cup Regatta Award Ceremony

Vouliagmeni Lake, located on the South Coast of Athens by the seaside of the Saronic Gulf, is supporting this year's 7th Posidonia Cup Yacht Race, which will take place on 30 May in Faliron Bay.
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ΕΛΛΕΤ: Κλιμακώνονται οι αντιδράσεις ενάντια στο νομοσχέδιο του τουρισμού

Ενόψει της επικείμενης συζήτησης στη Βουλή του νομοσχεδίου με τίτλο «Απλούστευση διαδικασιών για την ενίσχυση της τουριστικής επιχειρηματικότητας, αναδιάρθρωση του ΕΟΤ, και λοιπές διατάξεις» οι αντιδράσεις της τοπικής κοινωνίας κλιμακώνονται ραγδαία, καθώς προκαλεί ιδια...

Tourism Initiatives for Islands and Small Areas

The development of the natural environment of Greek islands and small areas through the growth of ecotourism and other alternative forms of tourism is the main theme of the 'Alternative tourism and environment management in small and/or island areas' conference to be held on...

Alpha Bank Study Calls for New Strategy

A recent Alpha Bank study concluded that a new strategy is needed to facilitate development and construction of large tourism projects, such as resorts, marinas and organized beaches.