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Athens Welcomes 460,000 Travelers from Scandinavian Countries in 2023

The appeal of Athens for Scandinavians is on the rise, according to recent data from Athens International Airport (AIA).

easyJet Named ‘Official Airline’ of Eurovision Song Contest

easyJet will bring the people of Europe together to celebrate the world’s largest live music event: the Eurovision Song Contest.

Greece Named ‘World’s Best Tourist Country’ at Grand Travel Awards 2024 in Sweden

Greece was awarded the title of "World's Best Tourist Country" for the first time in 30 years at the Grand Travel Awards 2024 in Sweden.

Greece Looks to Attract Swedish Tourists All Year Round

The Greek Tourism Ministry wants to promote Greece as an attractive destination for Swedish tourists to visit during the whole year.

Rhodes Honors Repeat Visitors from UK, Sweden, Poland and The Netherlands

The Municipality of Rhodes has honored the island’s repeat visitors from the UK, Sweden, Poland and The Netherlands for the love they show to the island.

Greece Among Most Cyber Secure Countries for Business in 2023

Greece ranks among Europe’s most cyber-secure countries, according to research by application security company Indusface.

Greece on List of Top 20 Gay-friendly Travel Destinations for 2023

Greece ranks among the Top 20 Gay-friendly Travel Destinations for 2023, according to a recent study.

Panathinaikos Stadium on Track for 2026 Completion, Says Athens Mayor

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis confirmed progress of the Panathinaikos Stadium construction, on track for 2026 completion.

Greece Headlines Sweden’s Travel News Market 2022

Images and colors of Greece were seen throughout the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre during the recent Travel News Market event in Sweden.

European Travel Agents See Greece’s Sustainable Tourism Side

European travel agents had the chance to learn about Greece’s sustainable tourism side through four webinars organized this month by ECTAA and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ Highlights Greece as Ski Destination

Sweden’s ‘First Class Magazine’ highlights Greece as an ideal destination for winter sports.

Warner Bros Selects Rhodes as Filming Location of ‘The Bachelor’

Warner Bros has selected the Greek island of Rhodes as the filming location of its reality TV dating show “The Bachelor”.

Scandinavians Keen on Visiting Greece with Covid-19 Test or Vaccination Certificate

Scandinavians are willing to travel to Greece this year, either with a negative Covid-19 PCR test or a vaccination certificate.

GNTO Promotes Greek Gastronomy and Wines to Sweden

Greece’s gastronomy and wines were promoted to Sweden through an extensive feature in Swedish online magazine Countrysmart.

Saudi Arabia Bans Entry for Travelers from 20 Countries

Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned entry to its territory for travelers from 20 countries, aiming to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Komotini Receives Special Honor for Accessibility Initiatives

Komotini in northern Greece received a special mention at the 2021 Access City Award for its efforts to ensure equal access to city life for people with disabilities.

Covid-19: Greece Joins rescEU Medical Equipment Reserve

Greece has joined the rescEU medical equipment reserve program, building up stocks of critical medical supplies to confront the coronavirus pandemic.

Negative Covid-19 Test Mandatory for Entry to Greece from Five Countries

Greece will require a negative Covid-19 test for travelers entering the country from Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands as of August 17.

Greece Extends Flight Ban for Turkey, UK Until July 15

Greece has extended the temporary suspension of flights from/to Turkey and the United Kingdom until July 15.

Greece May Restrict Entry of Flights from Specific Countries After July 1

Greece, after July 1 when it officially opens to tourists, may keep its skies off limits to flights from a number of countries that have increased cases of Covid-19.