Day: September 8, 2016 | GTP Headlines

EUMed Summit ‘Athens 2016’ to Focus on Economic Policy, Security, Migration

Economic policy, security and migration will top the agenda of the Mediterranean EU Countries' Summit "Athens 2016" that will take place on Friday, September 9, at the Zappeio Hall in the Greek capital.

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Archive photo of a refugee from Syria hugging her crying daughter moments after reaching the Greek Island of Lesvos from Turkey in an inflatable boat. Photo © UNHCR/A. Zavallis

Greek Gov’t Migrant Center Plan Irks Islanders, Refugee Kids to get Schooling

Despite repeated pleas by authorities from the Greek islands bearing the brunt of the ongoing migrant influx, the government is making plans to “decongest” facilities, improve existent centers or create new ones without however providing a specific time frame or locations.

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Rhodes’ August Tourism Rise Paves Way for September

The Dodecanese island of Rhodes is expecting tourism to pick up pace this month on the back of airport data revealing a 5.4 percent rise in incoming traffic for August compared to the same month last year.

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Air France–KLM Group Appoints Yiorgos Zermas as Sales Manager in Greece and Cyprus

The Air France-KLM Group has announced the expanded scope of responsibilities of Yiorgos Zermas as Sales Manager heading the Sales, Marketing and the Exclusive Marine Desk activities for Greece and Cyprus, effective September 1.

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Conde Nast Traveller Taps into Patmos’ Spiritual Energy

Leading travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller (UK) delves into the spiritual side of Patmos in a 10-page print and online destination feature that appears in the September edition of the publication.

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Hilton Athens Wins ‘Greece’s Leading Business Hotel’ Title at 2016 World Travel Awards Europe

Hilton Athens has been recognised as Greece’s Leading Business Hotel for the second consecutive year at the 23rd edition of the World Travel Awards held recently in Sardinia, Italy.

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Thessaloniki’s 81st International Fair Starts with a Bang

Concerts, a car rally, hot air ballon flights, a brand new city monopoly, a pirate ship, e-games and art shows plus all the politics one can get will mark the opening of the 81st Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) on Saturday, September 10.

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Spectacular Stunts & Shows at 5th Athens Flying Week

The 5th Athens Flying Week (AFW) to “take off” on September 17 at the Tanagra Air Force Base on the outskirts of Athens promises to keep aviation lovers, young and old, and spotters on the edge with dozens of aircraft and jets in sensational stunts and much more.

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Nikki Beach Porto Heli Throws Last ‘Greek Night’ Party of the Season

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli recently celebrated its last "Greek Night" party of the season in an unforgettable style.

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September 2016 Events at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

The free events at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) continue unabated throughout September. Events include wellness and sports programs, activities for children and families, film screenings, musical concerts and guided tours.

Posted On 08 Sep 2016

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