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Nobel Prize Winners Petition for Greece

International Nobel laureates are calling on European and US authorities to step in and take hands-on initiatives, such as releasing funds for research and education, which will contribute to Greece’s recovery and return to development.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Parnassos Ski Center Open for Business

The Parnassos Ski Center, Greece’s largest located in Central Greece, is up and running and ready to welcome snow and ski lovers to its slopes.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Greece to Welcome More German Holidaymakers in 2016

German interest in Greek destinations is still keen, with more German travelers including Greece in their holiday plans for 2016, local tourism professionals say.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Greece’s 10-month Travel Services Balance Up

Greece’s travel services balance recorded a surplus for the January-October 2015 period, up by 5 percent to 11,858 million euros compared to 11,294 million euros last year, according to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece on Tuesday.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Half of 1m Refugees Cross into Europe via Lesvos in 2015

More than one million refugees have made their way to Europe this year, with the Greek island of Lesvos, opposite Turkey, bearing the brunt of the massive influx, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Drosos Christopoulos, Director General of the “Alexander the Great” marathon; Ioli Haratsidou, Head of the Aviation Department of Mouzenidis Group; Fani Halkia, Olympic medalist and Head of Communication & Marketing of the marathon; Giannis Giannoulis, international basketball player; and Stavros Daliakas, Ellinair Commercial Director.

‘Alexander the Great’ Marathon to Soar on Ellinair Wings

Travel experts Mouzenidis Group and organizers of the International “Alexander the Great” marathon have announced that they have joined forces ahead of the major Thessaloniki running event to be held on April 3rd.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Guardian photographer of the year 2015: Yannis Behrakis. © Yannis Behrakis

Greece’s Yannis Behrakis is ‘Guardian Photographer of the Year 2015’

This year The Guardian picture desk has chosen photographer Yannis Behrakis of Reuters as its agency photographer of the year for documenting astonishing moments in two of the biggest stories of 2015 - the refugee crisis and the financial implosion in his home country Greece.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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US Airways Out of BSP System as of Dec 31 Due to Merger with American Airlines

US Airways has notified its partner travel agents that it will withdraw its membership from all BSP (Billing Settlement Plan) systems with effect from December 31 due to its merger with American Airlines.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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M. İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines Board Chairman and Guy-Laurent Epstein, Marketing Director of UEFA Events SA.

Turkish Airlines Joins UEFA EURO 2016 as “Official Airline Partner”

Turkish Airlines recently signed a global sponsorship deal with UEFA EURO 2016, to become “The first airline partner” in 55-year history of the European Football Championship.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Amadeus, Kenya Airways Extend Partnership, Renew Full Content Agreement

Amadeus and Kenya Airways have signed a long-term full content agreement that enables the airline to reach Amadeus’ network of travel agencies across the world.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Holiday Events, Swing Music and More @ Athens Airport

Elves, wind-up toys, traditional Christmas melodies and swing music await visitors and passengers at Athens International Airport on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Posted On 23 Dec 2015

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Greece to Push for Tourism Season Extension in 2016

Extending Greece's tourism season from March 1 to November 30 will be a top priority for the Tourism Ministry and the GNTO in 2016.

Posted On 22 Dec 2015

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Greece Best ‘User’ of NSRF Funds

Greece is among the EU countries with the highest absorption rates of National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) funds for the 2007-2013 period.

Posted On 22 Dec 2015

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EIB Boosts Presence in Greece, Launches Investment Team

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is serious about getting down to business in Greece, and is currently in the process of renovating its central Athens headquarters and appointing a task force that will focus on investments in efforts to support sustainable economic recovery and...

Posted On 22 Dec 2015

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WTM London 2015 Special Featured Image Day Two

‘GTP’ Media Partnerships Reach Turkey, Russia and Asia

Aiming to promote Greece, but also set the stage for professional alliances that will boost Greek tourism, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is proud to announce media partnerships with three major international tourism fairs: EMITT Istanbul, MITT Russia and ITB Asia, following a very...

Posted On 22 Dec 2015

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SEATRAC-technology ramp for people with physical disabilities.

Region of Ionian Islands Improves Beach Access for Persons with Disabilities

The Region of Ionian Islands has installed special mobility ramps, powered by the sun, at the popular beach of Benitses on Corfu and Skala on Kefalonia to provide swimming access to people with disabilities.

Posted On 22 Dec 2015

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Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura with the Society of Cretans in Traditional Costume.

Society of Cretans in Traditional Costume Sing Christmas Carols to Alt. Tourism Minister Kountoura

The Society of Cretans in Traditional Costume on Tuesday sang traditional Christmas carols to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura at the Tourism Ministry.

Posted On 22 Dec 2015

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Region of Crete Eyes Africa as Next Export Spot

Constantly seeking ways to boost its presence and enhance local exports abroad, the Region of Crete recently announced its plans to hold a business forum focusing on developing countries in Africa to be held in Heraklion, in the coming months.

Posted On 22 Dec 2015

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MIG Sells Entire Stake in Skyserv Handling for 18m Euros

Marfin Investment Group (MIG) has sold its entire stake in Skyserv Handling Services for a total cash consideration of 18 million euros to Swissport Aviareps Hellas.

Posted On 22 Dec 2015

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