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Study Reveals European Youth Skeptical of EU and Democracy

For most young Europeans, the European Union is more of an economic alliance rather than an institution of shared values, while some believe their country should leave the EU, a study said.

EU Welcomes US, Canadian Travelers Visa-free

US and Canada nationals traveling to Europe will not need a visa due to the "significant progress achieved during the last year”, the European Commission said.

Kountoura Presents Greece’s Tourism Policy at WTFL 2017 Forum in Switzerland

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura represented Greece at the 5th World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL), a global event held in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Athens Converts More Streets into Pedestrian-only Zones

Two more streets in the "commercial triangle of Athens" - Agathonos and Karoris - have been pedestrianized, the city's municipality announced.

Volotea Adds More Capacity to Athens

Volotea, a Spanish short and medium haul airline, announced that it has increased capacity to Athens by 50 percent in comparison to last year.

Rhodes to Host Int’l Summer School on Big Data Analysis in Earth Sciences

The island of Rhodes will host the International Summer School on Big Data Analysis in Earth Sciences that will focus on new technologies and the analysis of environmental systems.

Costa Navarino Holds Educational Program on Messinia’s Nature and History

Costa Navarino is currently holding an environmental program on the nature and history of the region of Messinia, addressed to high school and elementary students.

Copa, Turkish Airlines Sign Codeshare Deal

Star Alliance members Copa Airlines and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement for flights between Europe and Latin America.

No Ferries in Greece on May 16-17 Due to Strike

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 48-hour nationwide strike in all ship categories on May 16-17.

Greece Shipowners at the Top with $2.36bn in Investments

Greek shipowners are in the lead yet again with investments to the tune of 2.36 billion dollars in the first four months of the year.

Chinese Carriers Seeking to Offer Direct Beijing-Athens Flights

Air China and China Eastern Airlines are expected to introduce direct flights to Athens, according to Piraeus Port Authority Managing Director Fu Cheng Qiu.

EC Suggests Gradually Returning to Schengen Border Policies

Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway can phase out temporary controls currently in place at their internal Schengen borders over the next six months.

Germania Connects Athens to German Cities Bremen and Nuremberg

Germania has launched seasonal direct flights from the German cities of Bremen and Nuremberg to Athens International Airport.

SWISS to Increase Flight Offer to Greece in Summer 2017

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced plans to increase the frequency of routes from Switzerland to Greece for summer 2017.

‘Greek Panorama’ Expo Gets Ready to Open in New York

Aiming to promote Greece in the U.S. tourism market, the 1st "Greek Panorama" exhibition will take place on May 12-13 at the Grand Central Terminal in New York.

‘Sani Gourmet 2017’ to Host Michelin-starred Chefs

Michelin-starred chefs and rising stars will participate at the "Sani Gourmet 2017" festival, due to take place in June, at the Sani Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

UK Manufacturer ‘Chelsom’ Honored with Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Chelsom has been honored with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the "International Trade" category, in recognition of its outstanding export achievements.

Entrada: Greek Domestic Airfares Now Available on ‘MyFareBox’

Entrada has integrated with global airfare platform MyFareBox and incorporated Aegean Airlines and Olympic Airways into its content for travel providers.

Lagerfeld’s Chanel Cruise 2018 Collection Brings Glorious Greece to Paris

With a fashion collection entitled “The Modernity of Antiquity”, star designer Karl Lagerfeld revived an ideal vision of ancient Greece.

Travel Massive Athens Announces May Meet Up Event

The network of Travel Massive Athens has unveiled plans to have a meeting event in Athens on Wednesday May 31 for all its members.