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New Greek Cabinet Announced by Government Spokesman

Following the Greek parliamentary elections on Sunday, July 7, marked by the victory of the New Democracy party, the new cabinet was announced on Monday.

Fraport CEO: Greece’s Regional Airport Upgrades Completed by 2021

The 14 Fraport-run airports across Greece are slated to be completed in 2021, according to the company’s CEO Alexander Zinell.

Restoration Works at Amphipolis’ Kasta Hill Advance

Restoration and support works on the Kasta tomb at the Amphipolis site in northern Greece, are set to be completed by August.

Piraeus Silo to Become Underwater Antiquities Museum

A 1934 silo on the port of Piraeus is set to be converted into a Museum of Underwater Antiquities, following the scheme's approval by Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee.

Greece’s Lipsi Island to Ban Single-use Plastic Cups and Straws

The Municipality of Lipsi in Greece has announced plans to do away with single-use plastic water cups and straws and replace them with eco-friendly alternatives.

Rhapsody Travel Receives ‘Travelife’ Certification for Sustainability

Rhapsody Travel has been honored with the Travelife Certified Award for its long-term commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Alternative Tourism to Star in ‘Greek Panorama’ Expo in Athens

Greece’s alternative forms of tourism will be in the spotlight of the Greek Panorama exhibition, that will be held for the first time in Athens.

ITB Asia 2019 Introduces New ‘Buyers Elite Partner Programme’

ITB Asia has announced its new "Buyers Elite Partner Programme (BEPP)" that is aimed to provide its partners with more business opportunities.

Creta Maris Beach Resort Holds Annual ‘Blood Donation Day’

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete held its “Blood Donation Day” for the 27th consecutive year and with the participation of 40 employees.

Greek Sites and Museums Get New Entrance Fees

New rates for admission to Greek archaeological sites and museums, as well as discounted rates for certain visitor categories, have been announced.

Makronissos Island Now Archaeological Site

Greece’s Central Archaeological Committee (KAS) has designated the entire island of Makronissos as an archaeological site.

WWF: Europe at Risk of ‘Superfires’ Due to Climate Change

European countries will be faced with stronger faster-spreading fires due to heatwaves and droughts which are a direct result of climate change, says the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

L+R Officially Announces Takeover of Titania Hotel in Athens

L+R Hotels, a UK-based private investment company, officially announced its further expansion in Greece with the acquisition of the Titania Hotel in Athens.

Transavia Sees Increase in Ticket Sales from France to Greece

Transavia, a Dutch low-cost carrier and member of Air France-KLM Group, is seeing its sales for travel to Greece on the up following the launch of its direct Paris-Rhodes flight.

Atlantica Hotels: Rhodes to Get Three New Upscale Resorts and Tourist Village

Τhree new upscale holiday resorts and a tourist village will be created on the southern part of Afandou on Rhodes, according to Atlantica Hotels & Resorts.

KLM and LifeGate Place Greece’s First ‘Seabin’ at Flisvos Marina

The first Seabin in Greece was installed at Flisvos Marina with the support of KLM, for the collection of plastic waste from the sea and the protection of marine life.

Corfu’s CNic Paleo ArtNouveau Hotel Awarded for Excellence by TripAdvisor

The CNic Paleo ArtNouveau hotel on Corfu has been awarded with the “Certification of Excellence 2019” by travel and booking site TripAdvisor.

AEGEAN Wins Gold for its Call Center Service

Greek carrier AEGEAN received the gold award in the “Large Call Centers” category at the "Teleperformance Greece CRM Grand Prix Customer Service Awards 2018".

Lemnos’ Gastronomy and Wines on the Menu of 3rd Philema Festival

The island of Lemnos in July will host the 3rd Philema Gastronomy & Wine Festival, an annual event that promotes local tastes and products.

Lamda: Hellinikon Project Up in the Air

Lamda Development is claiming that the Greek government is creating “insurmountable obstacles” to its Hellinikon mega investment, putting the whole project at risk.