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Greece’s Yachting Awards 2023 to Take Place in April

The Yachting Awards 2023 event will take place on April 27 in Athens to recognize the contribution of Greek yachting professionals to the development of maritime tourism.

Posted On 22 Mar 2023

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Poll: Greeks are Worried About the Economy

Greeks are worried about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Greece’s economy, according to the results of a poll conducted by Pulse.

Posted On 02 Mar 2022

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Greek PM – EU Commission Chief Discuss Fair Migration Management

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on the need for joint efforts to address the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe.

Posted On 12 Oct 2020

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Kastelorizo Island. Photo © Region of South Aegean

Turkey Threats Impacting Greek Tourism Amid Covid-19

Turkey’s threats against Greece, on top of a growing Covid-19 infection rate, is aggravating the possibility of a tourism sector recovery.

Posted On 14 Aug 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece and Egypt Enter Exclusive Economic Zone Agreement

Greece and Egypt have entered into a maritime agreement that defines the Exclusive Economic Zones in the Eastern Mediterranean between the two countries.

Posted On 07 Aug 2020

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Greece – Israel Ink Agriculture, Tourism and Cybersecurity Deals

Ties between Greece and Israel have been further reinforced with the signing of cooperation agreements in the fields of tourism, cybersecurity and agriculture.

Posted On 17 Jun 2020

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Tourism Between Greece – Israel to Take Off in August

Tourism between Greece and Israel will resume on August 1, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have confirmed.

Posted On 16 Jun 2020

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Pandemic Spurs EU MPs to Call for More Refugee Support

European lawmakers urged member states to offer Greece more support in its efforts to deal with the ongoing refugee crisis, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted On 03 Apr 2020

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Greek PM’s White House Visit Sign of Stronger Ties with US

Bilateral ties and promoting regional peace and security topped the agenda of talks between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US President Donald Trump.

Posted On 08 Jan 2020

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Greek Ministry Seeks Hotels, Apartments to Host Refugees

The Greek Citizen Protection Ministry has announced a tender for a housing program for refugees that involves renting out hotels or apartment complexes.

Posted On 04 Oct 2019

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Poll: Greeks Say EU ‘Moving in the Wrong Direction’

Greeks appear to be wary of the EU, with the majority claiming it is “moving in the wrong direction", according to a poll by MRB.

Posted On 24 May 2019

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Obama Says ‘Concrete Demands’ Necessary for Gov’ts to Take Tourism Seriously

“Concrete and specific” demands from stakeholders can take tourism to the next level," said former US president Barack Obama during the WTTC 2019 Global Summit in Seville, Spain.

Posted On 05 Apr 2019

, By Maria Paravantes

World Leaders to Gather in Greece for Delphi Economic Forum 2019

Heads of State, Prime Ministers and EU Commissioners will participate in the Delphi Economic Forum 2019, which will be held between February 28-March 3 in Delphi, central Greece.

Posted On 22 Jan 2019

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

No More Free UK Entry to EU Residents, Priority on Skilled Workers

European Union citizens will no longer enjoy preferential immigration status after Brexit on 29 March 2019, while priority will be given to skilled workers.

Posted On 03 Oct 2018

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EU Aviation Braces for No-deal Brexit as UK Issues Technical Notices

As the date of Britain’s exit from the European Union draws near, uncertainty grows surrounding the future of aviation.

Posted On 26 Sep 2018

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UK Issues Guidelines in Case of No-deal Brexit

The UK government has published an updated guide with advice on issues that may arise in case no agreement with the EU is achieved after Britain exits the European Union.

Posted On 24 Aug 2018

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Brexit ‘White Paper’ Next Step Towards UK-EU Aviation Bargain

The UK government has published a white paper, which proposes a softer Brexit, amid concerns that the country's exit from the EU will lead to disruptions in the aviation industry.

Posted On 16 Jul 2018

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Sting Thanks Greece for Aiding Refugees while Others ‘Build Walls’

British singer-songwriter Sting praised Greece for setting the bright example and stepping up to support the thousands of migrants arriving in the country.

Posted On 25 Jun 2018

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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Photo Source: @Prime Minister GR

Juncker Calls on Greeks to Persist for a Better Future

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker during his visit to Athens expressed his support for Greece and optimism that better days are ahead.

Posted On 27 Apr 2018

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