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Commission Proposes €61m Funding for Transport Projects in Greece

A number of transport projects in Greece have been recommended to receive €61 million in funding under an EU financial mechanism.

Acropolis Monuments Enter New Phase of Restoration

Monuments at the Acropolis in Athens will undergo a new series of restoration works, funded by the NSRF’s "Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020” program.

Greek Foreign Ministry Condemns Hagia Sophia Muslim Prayer Incident 

Greece is up in arms over a Muslim service attended by government officials at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, and broadcast on Turkish TV recently.

‘Mamma Mia!’ Croatia Choice Spurs Greek Tourism Ministry Reaction

Greece's tourism ministry says it has no say in foreign film production decisions with regard to “Mamma Mia, Here we Go Again”. 

‘Vitsentzos Kornaros’ Ferry Serving Kythira Out of Order

The "Vitsentzos Kornaros" ship serving the Piraeus-Kythira, Antikythira and Kissamos route will remain in port until June 30 due to mechanical failure.

‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’ Named Top Event of the Year

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” recently received four distinctions at the “Event Awards 2017”, including the “Event of the Year” award.

Ryanair Connects Athens to 17 Destinations via Milan and Rome

Ryanair is launching a new air service from Athens to Bergamo Airport, Milan, offering its passengers an expanded route choice to Italy and Spain.

Creta Maris Raises Blue Flag at Kastri Beach

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently celebrated the Blue Flag eco-label award it won for 2017 with an official flag-raising event.

Porto Carras Introduces its Wines to Italian Journalists

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki recently hosted a group of Italian wine-expert journalists and gave them the grand tour of its vineyards and winery.

Blue Air Announces Order for Six Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Romanian carrier Blue Air will order six Boeing 737 MAX airplanes and lease a further six 737 MAXs 8 and six Next-Generation 737-800s.

Crete’s Lyttos Beach Hotel Renovates Facilities

The Lyttos Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, Crete, completed extensive renovation works in its rooms, sports facilities and public spaces.

Greek Hotel Receives First GSTC Sustainability Certificate Worldwide

Rhodes' Melenos Lindos Exclusive Suites has become the first hotel in the world to be awarded the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certificate.