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Dodona Oracle Tablets Inscribed on UNESCO Memory of the World Register

The lead tablets of Dodona, a unique artifact of the ancient Greek world, have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of World Register, an initiative that showcases the most significant documents of the heritage of humanity.

Greece Strengthens Cultural Ties with India and Lithuania

Greece is taking steps to strengthen its bilateral cultural relations with India and Lithuania.

Greece Extends Ban on Russian Aircraft Until September 22

Greece has extended the ban on Russian aircraft from entering its airspace until September 22.

UNWTO Suspends Russia’s Membership

The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency.

UNWTO to Hold Emergency General Assembly on Russian Membership

The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will hold an extraordinary general assembly to address the suspension of the Russian Federation’s membership.

World Tourism Organization to Consider Suspending Russia’s UNWTO Membership

The UNWTO Executive Council will hold an emergency session on March 8 to discuss the request of several member countries for the suspension of Russia from UNWTO membership.

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.

Greece Opens 50,000 Tourism Jobs for Greek Expats and Ukrainian Refugees

In solidarity with Ukraine, Greece announced that it would open 50,000 jobs in tourism to Greek expatriates or to Ukrainian refugees.

Russia Closes Airspace to Flights from 36 Countries

Russia has introduced a restriction on the operation of flights by carriers from 36 countries.

EU Takes Singapore and Ukraine Off Safe List for Travel

The European Council removed Singapore and Ukraine from its safe list for non-essential travel into the EU.

EU Urges Member States to Lift Restrictions for Travelers from Ukraine

The European Council has recommended for member states to lift restrictions for non-essential travel into the EU for travelers from Ukraine.

EU Signs Air Transport Agreement with Qatar

The European Council has given the go-ahead for the signing of an air transport agreement with Qatar, the first such deal between the EU and a Gulf country.

Mouzenidis Says ‘Thank You’ to Russian, Ukranian Doctors with Free Greek Holidays

Mouzenidis Group will offer Russian and Ukrainian doctors, currently battling the Covid-19 pandemic, free holidays to Greece.

Wizz Air Promotes Thessaloniki as a City Break Destination

Hungarian low cost carrier Wizz Air is promoting Thessaloniki – one of its destinations in Greece – as an ideal choice for city break travelers.

GNTO Promotes Best of Greek Tourism to Target Markets

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently highlighted Greece’s thematic tourism options through a number of promotional events to target markets.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Serves ‘Greek Breakfast’ to Foreign Diplomats

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels held a culinary event to introduce its Greek Breakfast initiative to Greece’s foreign diplomats.

Wizz Air to Link Kiev with Athens and Thessaloniki

Wizz Air, a leading low-cost carrier in Hungary, will launch two new low-fare routes linking Kiev with Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece.

SWISS Adds New Itineraries to Summer 2018 Schedule

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is expanding its flight network for summer 2018 by adding new destinations from Zurich to France, Ukraine and Poland.

UNWTO: China Remains World’s Top Tourism Spender

Tourism expenditure from major outbound markets reflected an increasing demand for international tourism in 2016, with China, the U.S. and Germany as the world's top spenders.

Turkish Airlines Expands Network, Inaugurates New Services

Turkish Airlines is expanding its network to new destinations in Russia and Ukraine and introducing new, quality services to passengers,