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ITB Berlin: Alltours and TUI See High Demand by Germans for Greece in 2023

Alltours and TUI expect strong demand by German travelers for Greece this summer season.

Vatican Returns 3 Parthenon Fragments to Greece Setting an Example

The Vatican agreed this week to return three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon to Greece.

Study: Policies Needed to Protect Athens from Touristification

Policies are necessary for Athens to preserve its urban character in view of increasing tourism, according to a study released by GSEVEE.

Greece Names New Transport Minister After Deadly Train Collision

Giorgos Gerapetritis steps in as Greece’s new transport minister following the tragic Tempi train collision.

Gentrification of Athens Taking Toll on SMEs, Standard of Living

The gentrification of Athens over the last few years is impacting the life of residents and the viability of businesses, says a GSEVEE study.

Greece Declares Three Days of National Mourning After Train Crash

Greece has declared 3 days of national mourning after a train crash in Tempi left at least 36 passengers dead and dozens injured.

Study: Islands Give Greece Advantage in Tourism Over Rivals  

The islands are giving Greece a head start over its main tourism rivals setting solid foundations for 2023.

Athens to Turn Central Avenue into Pedestrian Walkway

Works are set to begin to convert central Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens into a pedestrian walkway.

Greek Property Owners and STR Hosts Want Fair Regulations

Greece’s property owners and short-term rentals (STR) hosts are calling for fair legislation for Airbnb-style accommodation.

Attica Region Outlines Next Steps to Revamp Tritsis Eco Park

Authorities in Greece have announced plans to redevelop one of the largest green zones in Attica, the Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park.

Rhodes Co-Lab Plan Sets Out Actions to Make Greek Island Sustainability Model

In five years, the Greek island of Rhodes is expected to have developed into a global model of sustainable tourism.

Major Tourism Investment Projects to Take Off in Gournes, Crete

A luxury hotel, residences and shopping center are planned to be created at Gournes in Heraklion, Crete, over the next five years.

Greece to Channel €4bn into Western Macedonia Development Projects

A new railway link is just one of the 380 projects included in the Greek government’s development plan for Western Macedonia.

Applications for Greek Investor Visas Soar in Q4 2022

Foreign investors are rushing to get a Greek golden visa before the minimum investment requirement increases in April.

Economist: Greece Moves Up 9 Spots in EIU Democracy Index

Greece moved up nine spots in the EIU Democracy Index, very near to being upgraded to a “full democracy”.

Greek Airports Mark Strong Passenger Traffic in 2022, Says ACI Europe

Airports in Greece were among the top performers in Europe in terms of 2022 passenger traffic, according to ACI Europe.

GBR: Greece’s Hospitality Sector Makes Steady Steps Towards Recovery in 2022

Greece’s hospitality sector in 2022 managed to cover losses incurred by the Covid-19 pandemic despite the decline in arrivals and overnight stays.

Greece Creates Park to the Memory of the Mati Fire Victims

Greek authorities are creating a park in memory of the people who lost their lives in the 2018 fire at Mati, located on the east coast of Attica.

Greece High on Wish Lists of Long-Haul Market Travelers, Says ETC

Greece is among the Top 10 European destinations for travelers from long-haul markets, says the ETC’s latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer.

Master Plan for Piraeus Port Upgrade Approved

The master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port, which includes a 600-million-euro investment for its expansion, has been approved.