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Τελευταία έξοδος του καλοκαιριού – Tο ΚΕΠΚΑ εφιστά την προσοχή των καταναλωτών

Επειδή, κάθε χρόνο, αυτήν την περίοδο, η τουριστική κίνηση είναι αυξημένη, ας είμαστε ιδιαίτερα προσεκτικοί, για να μη γίνουμε θύματα κάποιων «αετονύχηδων».

Finance Minister To “Mamma Mia” Director: “We Are Not Privatizing The Greek Coastline”

"Let me assure you that we are not privatizing our coastline," Greek Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis wrote to the director of the "Mamma Mia!" movie, Phyllida Lloyd.

Greece Among 10 Hottest Destinations For Luxury Travelers

Greece is among the destinations where the affluent will be venturing for the remainder of 2014, including the crucial holiday time and winter months, according to a leading luxury travel network.

15 August Holiday In Greece: Where Are The Greeks Going This Year?

With the 15 August public holiday in Greece approaching, more and more Greeks are heading to destinations in the country that are easy to reach by car or ferry. The holiday falls on a Friday this year, making it the perfect opportunity for a long weekend getaway.

Robin Williams Was A Philhellene. His Words On Greece.

Robin Williams had expressed his appreciation for Greece in an interview back in 2011 and touched us all.

Dig Unveils Important Discovery At Ancient Amphipolis, Northern Greece

"We are in front of an extremely important find," Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said during his visit to Ancient Amphipolis in Serres, Central Macedonia, northern Greece, where archaeologists are digging what appears to be the entrance of an important tomb.

Crete Is Among The Most Affordable European Destinations For Families

The island of Crete in Greece is the third most affordable European destination for a barometer of family summer holiday items that includes meals, drinks and beach items.

19 Million Tourists Are Expected In Greece This Year

The 2014 arrival forecast for Greece is still set at 19 million tourists, despite a drop in arrivals of Russian and Ukrainian visitors, the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) said in an announcement on 12 August.

“Mamma Mia!” Film Director Appeals To Tourism Minister Against Coastal Development Plans In Greece

Mamma Mia! director Phyllida Lloyd has joined the voice of environmental groups and citizens in Greece against the government's coastline privatization plans and recently sent a letter to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

TripAdvisor Finalizes The Acquisition Of Viator

Travel site TripAdvisor recently announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Viator, a leading resource for researching and booking destination activities around the world.

ΚΕΠΚΑ: Ταξίδι με Ι.Χ.Ε.

Συμβουλές από το Κέντρο Προστασίας Καταναλωτών (ΚΕΠΚΑ) για το ταξίδι με Ι.Χ.Ε.

Huffington Post: Chios Is Greece’s Magical Island

"Next time you're island hopping around the gorgeous isles of Greece, do not leave Chios off your list," the Huffington Post advises its readers in a photo feature dedicated to Chios in the northeastern Aegean.

Etihad, Alitalia Finalize €1,758 Million Investment Deal

Etihad Airways and Alitalia have signed the transaction implementation agreement which will result in a €1,758 million ($2,357.79mn) investment to build a reinvigorated Alitalia as a competitive, sustainably profitable business.

Saudi Billionaire Arrives For Vacation On Crete, Greece

One of the world's most high-profile investors and richest men, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, arrived in Crete, Greece, on 9 August to spend a week-long vacation in Elounda.

August Exodus From Athens Kicks Into High Gear

As the Greek public holiday of 15 August is near, more and more Athenians are leaving the city and heading to the islands. August is the month that most Greeks take their summer vacation.

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Sets Sail From Piraeus, Greece

The Queen Elizabeth, one of the most luxurious cruise ships in the world, was in Piraeus Port in Greece on 8 August. Piraeus was the ship's starting point for a seven-day cruise that will end in Istanbul, Turkey.

Catwalk Queens Naomi Campbell And Kate Moss Spotted On Patmos, Greece

Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss recently took a break from the runway and soaked up the sun in Greece while on a yacht just off the island of Patmos in the Dodecanese.

June 2014: Airports In Athens And Mykonos Among Those With Highest Passenger Traffic In Europe

The airports in Athens and Mykonos are among the European airports that had the highest increase in passenger traffic in June this year, according to data released recently by European airport trade body Airports Council International (ACI) Europe.

Stranded Russian Tourists Should All Be Home By Next Week

More than 50 flights are expected to take place in the coming days to fly Russian tourists back home from Greece after they were stranded due to the collapse of tour operators Labirint and Intaer.

August Full Moon In Greece: Special Events At Museums & Sites

The August full moon will be celebrated this year with over 110 free events and late-night openings of archaeological sites and museums across Greece on Sunday 10 August.