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Posidonia 2014: Greek Shipowners Engage In Funding And Liquidity Debate

The impact of private equity funds and US capital markets’ financing of the Greek newbuildings program was debated in Athens, Greece, at the Tradewinds Shipowners Forum that took place during the Posidonia shipping event on 3 June.

Free WiFi Available At Some Metro, Train Stations In Athens

STASY, the authority that manages fixed rail modes of transport, has launched a free wireless Internet network in seven selected metro and train stations in Athens, Greece.

Austrians Opt For Greece Even At The “Last Minute”

Greece tops the list of the 10 most popular tourism destinations for the Austrians this year, the Austrian Tourism Press Association recently said in a recent announcement.

Greece’s South Aegean Islands Promoted In Athens

The Region of the South Aegean is participating in the 5th Greek Tourism Destinations & Traditions Exhibition that is in full swing in the multipurpose area of the Athens metro at Syntagma Square.

Attica Group Wins Αt Transport & Logistics Awards 2014

Greek shipping company Attica Group was recently honored with the "High Performance" accolade at the Transport & Logistics Awards 2014 organized by Boussias Communications.

Thessaloniki Hotels Association Announces New Board Of Directors

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association recently announced its new Board of Directors following elections held on 29 May 2014.

Greece’s Sofitel Announces Fourth Consecutive TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence Award

Sofitel Athens Airport has received its fourth consecutive TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence after having achieved "outstanding" traveler reviews.

Hydrotherapy Center In Fthiotida, Greece, Opens For Summer

The hydrotherapy center at the Ypati thermal spring located in Fthiotida, Greece, will open its doors for the summer season as of Saturday 7 June 2014.

Greek PM Opens Top Shipping Event “Posidonia 2014”

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras inaugurated the international shipping exhibition Posidonia 2014. "We are relaunching our country starting from the sea," the Greek Premier said in his address.

Lesvos, Greece, Welcomes More Turkish Tourists Thanks To Visa-Free Program

The Greek Island of Lesvos (Mytilini) is expecting a major increase of Turkish weekend visitors this year thanks to a visa facilitation scheme that has launched once again.

Greek Traditional Boat Show Labeled A Success

Events such as the recently held Greek traditional boat show lay the groundwork for the establishment of an important cultural event that will showcase the tradition of the Greek islands, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Orange Cruises Hellas Launches Packages For Greeks For Travel To The Mediterranean, Baltic Countries

The representative of Norwegian Cruise Lines in Greece, Orange Cruises Hellas, has announced the launch of vacation packages for cruises in the Mediterranean and Baltic countries for Greek travelers.

Athens, Greece, To Host International Health Tourism Conference In 2015

Greece will host a three-day international conference on health tourism in Athens during 11-14 March 2015.

Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa Receives Customers Choice Award

Travel company Apollo Kuoni Nordic recently honored Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa with the prestigious Customers Choice Award 2013 in the 5-star hotel category.

Etihad Moves Forward On Alitalia Investment

Etihad Airways confirmed on 1 June that it will forward a letter detailing the conditions precedent and the criteria for a proposed equity investment that have been negotiated with Italian flagship carrier Alitalia and its stakeholders over the past months.

Greek Museums, Sites Begin To Cash In On Extended Opening Hours Scheme

The Greek Government’s decision to extend the opening hours of the country’s most popular museums and archaeological sites seems to be paying off as visitor numbers and revenue from receipts showed an impressive increase in April.

No “Ski Week” Holiday For Greek Schools In 2015

The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers’ proposal for the establishment of a new annual school holiday period in Greece, so families could take a vacation during the winter, will not launch in 2015 after all.

2014 Holy Spirit Monday Holiday: The Greeks Opt For Greece

With the Holy Spirit Monday approaching on 9 June, the Greeks are getting ready for a long weekend holiday getaway.

“Socrates Now” Comes To Athens, Greece – Third Year Of Performances In English

Αfter a successful tour in Australia and New Zealand, Plato's timeless classic The Apology of Socrates will come to life with "Socrates Now" this summer beneath the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, for the third year, starring Emmy Award winner Yannis Simonides.

“La Triaviata” In The Air: Aegean Airlines Celebrates 15th Birthday With Opera Performance

Those that flew on Aegean Airlines A3115 flight from Thessaloniki to Athens on 28 May were speechless when two passengers suddenly rose from their seats and performed "La Triaviata" of Verdi!