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EU Funds to Boost 2,000 Greek Businesses

A total of 420 million euros in funding is intended for some 2,000 Greek SMEs as part of the European Commission’s Investment Plan for Europe.

Greek Accommodation Body SETKE Wary of Sharing Economy

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) is calling on the government to reconsider plans to liberalize short-term tourist rentals.

Study Reveals European Youth Skeptical of EU and Democracy

For most young Europeans, the European Union is more of an economic alliance rather than an institution of shared values, while some believe their country should leave the EU, a study said.

EU Welcomes US, Canadian Travelers Visa-free

US and Canada nationals traveling to Europe will not need a visa due to the "significant progress achieved during the last year”, the European Commission said.

Kountoura Presents Greece’s Tourism Policy at WTFL 2017 Forum in Switzerland

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura represented Greece at the 5th World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL), a global event held in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Athens Converts More Streets into Pedestrian-only Zones

Two more streets in the "commercial triangle of Athens" - Agathonos and Karoris - have been pedestrianized, the city's municipality announced.

Volotea Adds More Capacity to Athens

Volotea, a Spanish short and medium haul airline, announced that it has increased capacity to Athens by 50 percent in comparison to last year.

Rhodes to Host Int’l Summer School on Big Data Analysis in Earth Sciences

The island of Rhodes will host the International Summer School on Big Data Analysis in Earth Sciences that will focus on new technologies and the analysis of environmental systems.

Costa Navarino Holds Educational Program on Messinia’s Nature and History

Costa Navarino is currently holding an environmental program on the nature and history of the region of Messinia, addressed to high school and elementary students.

Copa, Turkish Airlines Sign Codeshare Deal

Star Alliance members Copa Airlines and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement for flights between Europe and Latin America.

Interview – Yiannis Mattheos: ‘Yachting Tourism Contributes to Santorini’s Image as Year-round Destination’

Yiannis Mattheos, the CEO of Caldera Yachting, talks to GTP and underlines the importance of yachting tourism to the local economy of Santorini.