Day: May 18, 2015 | GTP Headlines

Hellenic Seaways Announces Summer 2015 Ferry Schedules to Greek Islands

Passenger shipping company Hellenic Seaways on Monday officially announced its new ferry schedules for travel to the Northeast Aegean islands this summer.

Posted On 18 May 2015

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Greek Hoteliers to Bear Brunt of Proposed Taxes by up to 147.6m Euros

Greek hoteliers may be faced with up to 147.6 million euros in additional taxes should the government decide to go ahead with the proposed levies on tourism it has announced recently.

Posted On 18 May 2015

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Greece’s Modern Art Museum EMST to Open Doors at the End of 2015

Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) opened its doors to the media for several hours on Saturday, on the occasion of International Museum Day (May 18), offering visitors a glimpse of the new addition to Greece’s art scene with Deputy Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis...

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Navarino Environmental Observatory: Greek-Swedish Collaboration Continues for Another Five Years

The Navarino Environmental Observatory (ΝΕΟ) will continue its top research on the effects of climate change in the Mediterranean region through the continued collaboration between Stockholm University, the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA) and TEMES...

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No Seaplane Flights in Greece This Summer

Seaplanes will not operate in Greece this year as the country lacks a waterways network, the president of Hellenic Seaplanes Nikolas Charalambous announced during a recent meeting in Athens with Alternate Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Communications Christos Spirtzis.

Posted On 18 May 2015

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Lefkada Beach Hotel One Stop Shop, Adds Car Rentals, Boat Tours to Services

The Lefkada Beach Hotel provides services including on-the-spot car rental as well as small boat trips to Lefkada’s remote beaches, including the world-renowned Porto Katsiki, Kathisma, Skorpios, Agiofilli and Pefkoula.

Posted On 18 May 2015

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Porto Carras Marks Spring with XTERRA-powered 2nd Half Marathon

XTERRA Greece invites runners, amateurs and professionals, to join in the sporting fun on May 30-31 for the 2nd Porto Carras Half Marathon Spring to take place in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

Posted On 18 May 2015

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Air France: New Dishes Featured on A la Carte Menus

Air France passengers opting for the à la carte menu have been able to discover new dishes since May 1: “Sélection LeNôtre”, “Ocean”, “Tradition” and “Italia”.

Posted On 18 May 2015

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South African Airways Still a ‘Cool’ and Relevant Brand

South African Airways (SAA) has again been given the green light by the youth of the country, by being voted the "coolest" domestic airline, at an annual reward ceremony where the hippest and happening brands are announced.

Posted On 18 May 2015

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