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‘100 Resilient Cities’ Holds Inaugural ‘City Leaders’ Meeting in Athens

The inaugural meeting of the City Leaders Advisory Committee of the 100 Resilient Cities network, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, was held in Athens on September 15.

Spain’s Felipe Gonzalez Honored with City of Athens Democracy Award

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis honored former Prime Minister of Spain Felipe González with the City of Athens Democracy Award.

Amorgos’ Yperia 2017 Convention to Discuss Benefits of Film Tourism for Greece

The benefits of film tourism for Greece will be discussed during the 15th Amorgos International Convention on Culture and Tourism - “Yperia 2017” in October.

Cooking Becomes Art at 6th Premier Gastronomy Festival in Bansko

The Premier Luxury Mountain Resort in Bansko is promising to take guests on a culinary journey during its 6th Premier Gastronomy Festival in November.

‘Amerika Square’ is Greece’s Submission for 2018 Oscars

The drama “Amerika Square" is Greece's official submission for the "Best Foreign-Language Film" category in the 90th Academy Awards.

Pioneering Greeks: Alexandra Theohari, Founder of ‘Klothό’ Clothing

"Pioneering Greeks" introduces Alexandra Theohari, founder of Klothό, which creates products inspired and based on the traditional art of weaving of Crete.

Investment Key to Greece-Italy Ties, FS-Trainose Deal Paves the Way

Βoosting investments and strengthening ties are key to improving the region's economic climate, Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni said before the Trainose deal was finalized.

Greece Preparing to Chair OECD High Level Meeting on Tourism in Paris

Greece is getting ready to chair the OECD High Level Tourism Committee Meeting to take place in Paris during October 2-3.

Greek Airports See 9.7% Increase in Summer 2017 Passenger Traffic

Greek airports saw a 9.7 percent increase in passenger traffic during the three summer months of 2017.

Eldorado’s Greece Mining Project Gets Pending Permits at 11th Hour

Greece said it would grant pending permits for Eldorado Gold's "Olympias" project, after the mining company said it would halt the investment.

Salamina Oil Spill Drifting Along Coast Amid Accusations

A massive oil spill off the coast of Salamina from a sunken tanker has expanded along the Saronic Gulf to Piraeus drifting as far as Glyfada.

Juncker Says Greece the Greatest Challenge of his Political Career

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker admitted in Strasbourg on Wednesday that Greece was among the toughest issues on his agenda.

Zurab Pololikashvili Appointed as UNWTO Secretary General for 2018-2021

Zurab Pololikashvili, current Ambassador of Georgia to Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Andorra, has been appointed Secretary General of the UNWTO for the 2018-2021 period.

Antiparos Shortlisted for ‘Best European Film Location Award’

The island of Antiparos in the Cyclades will compete with 10 other film locations for the European Location Award with the Greek drama "Suntan".

Athens Airport Named ‘Meritt Winner’ at WITSA 2017 Global ICT Excellence Awards

Athens International Airport (AIA) was honored as a "Merit Winner" for its “Internet of (noisy) Things” application at the WITSA 2017 Global ICT Excellence Awards in Taipei, Taiwan.

South Aegean Region In Search of Next ‘European Young Chef’

The South Aegean Region is holding a gastronomy competition on the Aegean islands to find the perfect candidate for the European Young Chef Award 2017.

Emirates Celebrates 100th A380 Aircraft with Special Fares for Flights from Athens

In celebration of the upcoming delivery of its 100th A380 aircraft, Emirates has announced special fares for travelers from Greece to destinations in Asia, Africa and Australia.

SWISS Launches New Pass for 10 Flights from Geneva to Europe

SWISS and the Lufthansa Innovation Hub have developed the “Flightpass”, an innovative pass allowing 10 flights from Geneva to European destinations.

Fraport: Airport Upgrade Projects in Greece Proceeding as Scheduled

Transport company Fraport has informed that infrastructure upgrades at the 14 Greek airports it manages will begin this autumn.

WTTC Aims to Support Destinations Impacted by Hurricane Irma

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is aiming to extend its full support to all destinations impacted by Hurricane Irma.