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Hellenic Seaways Launches New Ferry ‘Nissos Samos’ with Friendly Rates

A new ferry operated by Hellenic Seaways is set to hit Greek waters on Friday, serving Piraeus - Mesta Chios - Mytilini - Limnos - Thessaloniki the company said this week. With a capacity of 2,200 passengers, the Nissos Samos’ first voyage will be inaugurated later today by...

Aldemar Resorts: Where Astronauts Vacation While in Greece

It’s no secret that Aldemar Resorts on the island of Crete are where celebrities chose to spend their moments of respite. And this year could be no different with Russia’s renowned cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko returning to the five-star Aldemar Royal Mare Luxury & Thalasso Resort...

South African Airways Launches Jet Flying on Biofuel

South African Airways (SAA) launched the first passenger jet in Africa to use biofuels, earlier this month as part of its plan to become the most environmentally sustainable airline group in the world.

Greece’s New Vergina Museum in Macedonia to Open in 2017

The new Museum of Vergina in Macedonia is scheduled to open its doors to the public in 2017 with “Aigai: The first city of the Macedonians, from Hercules to Alexander the Great - In Memory of Aigai" after gaining access to EU funding.

Wearing Only a Smile: Greece’s Best Nudist Beaches

If swimming “au naturel” is your thing, then pack your bag and set off to some of the best nudist beaches across Greece.

Update 4: Athens, Paris Flights Cancelled Due to Air France Strike

Air France cabin crew have called a week-long strike, cancelling approximately 30 percent of domestic and medium-haul flights and 10 percent of long-haul flights through to Tuesday. Flights to European destinations, North Africa and Israel will be affected, as well as some routes...

New Carrier Naxosair to Serve Greek Isles in 2017?

A new carrier based in Austria and connecting European cities with the Greek isle of Naxos as well as surrounding island destinations is set to take off in 2017, according to media reports.

Greece Welcomes More Russian Tourists, Turkey Spillover

The number of Russian travelers to Greece and the resultant spending has given the Greek economy a much-needed boost with arrivals up by 47.6 percent at 83,000 and spending increased by 8.7 percent or 54 million euros in the first five months of the year, according to data...

The Ultimate Experience… @ Kalymnos Int’l Climbing Fest

What better way to experience the beauty of a Greek island if not from above? That’s the idea behind the annual International Kalymnos Climbing Festival, which takes place on October 7-9 this year on the Dodecanese isle.

Five-star Skytrax Rating for Hainan Airlines… Again

Adding another distinction to its roster, Hainan Airlines represented by Discover the World Greece & Cyprus was awarded Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airline Rating earlier this month for the sixth consecutive year.

Novotel Athens Presents ‘Musical Tuesdays’ with Marios Strofalis

Every Tuesday evening, from July 26 until August 30, guests and visitors of the Novotel Athens’ “Clair de Lune” bar-restaurant will have the opportunity to enjoy nights full of melodies by awarded film composer Marios Strofalis.

Porto Carras Hosts ORC European Sailing Championship 2016

In its ongoing efforts to promote the Halkidiki region and boost marine tourism towards the extension of the tourism season, the luxury Porto Carras Grand Resort held the ORC European Sailing Championship 2016 on July 3-10.

Latest Capital Control Changes for Greece

Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos approved the further relaxation of capital controls last Friday in efforts to efforts to boost confidence in the country’s banking system and pave the way for new deposits.

Best of the Bunch Bid for Athens Hilton

The binding offers for the sale of the historic Athens Hilton came to a close on Friday, with media speculation hinting that Greek luxury resorts developer TEMES SA and Turkey’s Dogus Holdings will join forces and step in as the hotel’s new owners.

Cruising the Mediterranean & Challenges for 2017

Terrorism, capital controls, the economic crisis, the refugee influx, Brexit and the Turkey coup last week have forced cruise companies to change their itineraries for 2017 cutting out many Mediterranean destinations.

‘September in Greece’ by Destsetters: Brand New Campaign to Extend Greek Tourism Period and Bring Closer Tourism Companies

Destsetters has announced its brand new initiative named "September in Greece", which focuses on extending the Greek tourism period for the month οf September.

‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ Event Schedule Announced

As the day for the top sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge 2016” approaches, the time has come to choose which activities to sign up for the weekend of September 9-11.

Kranidi Fest to Reveal Secrets of Olive & Oil

The 5th Olive Oil and Olive Festival is set to reveal the secrets of nature’s golden gift this weekend in the village of Kranidi in the Argolid on July 30-31.

Ε.Ε.Α.: Συνάντηση Ελλήνων επιχειρηματιών με τη μεγαλύτερη εταιρεία online πωλήσεων του κόσμου

Το Επαγγελματικό Επιμελητήριο Αθηνών, αναπτύσσει μεγάλη πρωτοβουλία για την εξωστρέφεια των ελληνικών μικρομεσαίων επιχειρήσεων, διοργανώνοντας την πρώτη επιχειρηματική συνάντηση με τη μεγαλύτερη εταιρία ηλεκτρονικών πωλήσεων...

Ansbach Blast, Munich Shooting Raise Fears in Germany

A bomb attack last night in the town of Ansbach, by a 27-year-old Syrian denied asylum left at least 12 wounded and comes after a mass killing last Friday in Munich, by an 18-year-old, which left nine dead and dozens injured, raising alarm in Germany, in view of the growing...