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Athens Moves Ahead with Panathinaikos Stadium, Eleonas Upgrade Works

Athens Municipality is moving ahead with tenders for the planned 40,000-seat football stadium for the historic Panathinaikos sports club.

Short-term Rentals Regulations in Europe Expected by Year-end

The European Commission is expected to present rules for Airbnb-style rentals in Europe by the end of 2022.

New Metro Stations in Greece Offer Fast Link from Piraeus Port to Athens Airport

Three new metro stations that shorten commuting times between Greece’s largest port in Piraeus and Athens Airport have opened to the public.

Greek Hotels Outshine Rival Markets in Customer Satisfaction

Greek hotels managed to beat competitor markets in customer satisfaction for eight consecutive months, according to data by ReviewPro.

Historic Ultrarace Spartathlon Brings Hundreds of Athletes to Greece

Hundreds of athletes from across the globe set off from the foot of the Acropolis in Athens on September 30 to run 245km to Sparta in the Peloponnese for the 40th Spartathlon.

Athens Mayor Calls for Airbnb Rules in Greek Capital

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is aiming for the municipality to gain jurisdiction to safeguard the city center from overtourism and unbalanced development.

Greece Prepares to Welcome Runners for the 39th Athens Marathon

Thousands of athletes from across the globe will be participating in the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic” to take place on November 13.

Ultra-runners to Set Off for the 40th Spartathlon from the Acropolis on Friday

Nearly 400 super athletes from across the globe will set off from Athens on September 30 to run 246km to the Peloponnesian town of Sparta for this year’s “Spartathlon” ultra marathon.

Thessaloniki’s White Tower Named ‘Treasure of European Film Culture’

Thessaloniki’s landmark White Tower, the meeting point of generations of Greeks and visitors, has been added to the European Film Academy’s (EFI) “Treasures of European Film Culture” list.

Europe’s Airports Call for Return to 80-20 Slot Use Rule for Airlines

ACI Europe is calling for the reinstatement of standard airport slot rules which would see airlines operating at least 80% of every planned slot sequence this winter.

Greece Opens New Covid-19 Booster Shot Vaccinations

Vaccinations with the latest booster shot against Covid-19 began on Wednesday in Greece for priority groups with the country’s expert committee also approving the 5th dose for people aged 30-59.

Greek Gov’t Aiming to Take Tourism Sector Into a New Era

Sustainable tourism development focusing on environmental protection is among the government’s top priorities, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greek PM Announces €5.5bn in Measures to Deal with ‘Hard’ Winter Ahead

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new round of relief measures budgeted at 5.5 billion euros for 2022 and 2023 aimed at supporting Greeks.

Greek Tourism Ministry Discusses Thessaloniki Accessibility Issues

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to ensure Thessaloniki’s infrastructure, hotels and attractions are accessible to people with disabilities.

Study: Travelers Name Greece Top Pick in Europe for its Beaches

Greece is the most popular European country for beach lovers this year, according to the Best Beaches Index 2022 released by Holidu.

Major Makeover Planned for Greece’s KTEL Intercity Bus Service

Greece’s outdated intercity bus services known as “KTEL” will be undergoing a major makeover which will create an airport-style hub in the area of Eleonas.

Greek Homeowners, Businesses to Get More Energy Bill Relief in September

Some 6 million homeowners and 1.2 million businesses in Greece faced with repeatedly increasing electricity bills will receive double the aid offered in previous months for September.

Nightlife Not a Top Priority for Traveling Greeks

Gone are the days when Greeks traveled to party as a recent study showed that only 16% planned their holidays this summer based on nightlife options.

XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Looking Ahead to Growth

Greece’s coastal shipping industry is hoping robust tourist traffic this year will help boost activity which hit a high in 2019 but was then impacted by Covid-19.

Greece Exits Enhanced Surveillance, Enters New Era

Greece regained more freedom over its economic policy and entered a new era on August 20, leaving behind the European Union’s enhanced surveillance framework.