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Athens Airport Announces Free WiFi, New Real-time Flight Status App

Athens International Airport (AIA ) announced on Monday that wireless Internet service (WiFi) is now free in all areas of the airport.

New Activities and a Special Guest of Honor at 2015 ‘Navarino Challenge’

The multiple-award winning event “Navarino Challenge” has added new sports activities to its program for people of all ages and is gearing up to welcome all during September 11-13 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese in Greece.

Delphi to Bid for 2021 European Capital of Culture Title

The Region of Central Greece announced on Monday that it officially supports the bid of Delphi to claim the title of European Capital of Culture 2021.

Greek Tourism Expo 2015 Reveals New Logo, Website

With a new logo, a new website and more exhibit categories, the organizers of the 2nd International Greek Tourism Expo 2015 will promote the Greek tourist product in the best way possible at the Athens Metropolitan Expo on December 4-6.

Ellinair is Offering 10,000 One-way Tickets for Domestic Travel at Special Prices

Greek carrier Ellinair has announced that it will charge the cheapest fare of 20 euros on 10,000 one-way tickets for domestic flights.

ΞΕΕ: Οι νέοι συντελεστές ΦΠΑ στα ξενοδοχεία

Σύμφωνα με τη διάταξη του άρθρου 3 της ΠΝΠ της 18ης Ιουλίου 2015 (ΦΕΚ 84Α’), τα ξενοδοχεία κατά την περίοδο από 20 Ιουλίου μέχρι 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 εφαρμόζουν για τις υπηρεσίες διαμονής το μειωμένο συντελεστή...

Greek Banks to Reopen on Monday, €420 Weekly Withdrawal Limit Added

The Greek government announced on Saturday that all of the country's banks will open on Monday, July 20, after a three-week “bank holiday”.

Greek Prime Minister Reshuffles Cabinet

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras proceeded with a government reshuffle on Friday and replaced lawmakers who had voted against the first set of prior actions demanded by Greece’s creditors on Wednesday.

EU Approves €7.16 Billion Bridge Loan to Greece

The 28 member states of the European Union on Friday approved a short-term emergency loan of 7.16 billion euros to Greece allowing the country to meet a huge payment to the European Central Bank (ECB) and repay the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

South Aegean Prefect Slams Government for Abolishing Reduced VAT Rate on Greek Islands

South Aegean Prefect George Hatzimarkos on Thursday slammed the government for agreeing to axe the reduced value-added-tax (VAT) rates that apply on the Greek islands.

Germany’s Second-largest Tour Operator Sees Rise in Demand for Greece

Despite negative headlines, demand has remained strong for Greece, according to Germany’s second-largest tour operator DER Touristik.

TripAdvisor: Aquariums in Crete Ranked Among the Best in the World

Two aquariums in Crete were ranked among the 25 best in the world in Tripadvisor's 2015 Travelers Choice awards for zoos and aquariums.

AEGEAN Sees Passenger Traffic Rise By 15% in First Half of 2015

Aegean Airlines on Friday announced total passenger growth of 15 percent for the first half of 2015.

Πώς θα λειτουργήσουν από τη Δευτέρα, 20 Ιουλίου, οι τράπεζες

Από την Δευτέρα 20 Ιουλίου 2015 λήγει η τραπεζική αργία, σύμφωνα με την Πράξη Νομοθετικού Περιεχομένου (ΠΝΠ) που εκδόθηκε και δημοσιοποιήθηκε το Σάββατο. Το όριο ανάληψης μετρητών παραμένει τα 60 ευρώ σε ημερ...

Airlines Reinstate the BSP Ticketing Authority for Greek Travel Agents

International airlines are reinstating the BSP ticketing authority for all travel agents in Greece.

ECB Raises Funding for Greece By €900 Million, Greek Banks Expected to Reopen Next Week

The European Central Bank has decided to raise financing through the Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) mechanism for Greece by 900 million euros, ECB president Mario Draghi said during a press conference in Frankfurt on Thursday.

Johnny Depp Buys Greek Island in the Dodecanese Complex

US actor Johnny Depp has reportedly purchased an uninhabited Greek island.

Travel Channel to Show the World the ‘Tourism Experience’ of Central Macedonia, Greece

Greek destinations of the Region of Central Macedonia will “travel” around the world via international broadcaster Travel Channel.

Greek Hotels Among ‘Best Reviewed’ on Expedia Insiders’ 2015 List

Two Greek hotels are among the Expedia 2015 Insiders' Select rankings, an annual crowd-sourced list of the world's best-reviewed hotels, according to the results announced recently by Expedia.

New Greek Ecotourism Society Announces Board of Directors

The recently launched Greek Ecotourism Society has announced its new Board of Directors.