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Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2016: Athens Qualifying Event, May 21

The Glyfada Golf Course in Athens will host the latest stage of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2016, one of the sport’s biggest and most exciting amateur tournaments, on Saturday, May 21.

Athens and Thessaloniki Welcome ‘Russian Film Week in Greece’, May 20-28

As part of the “Cross-year Greece and Russia” events, a "Russian Film Week in Greece" will take place on May 20-28 in Athens and Thessaloniki.

ΞΕΕ: Επιστολή στον υπουργό Οικονομικών για τον συμπληρωματικό ΕΝΦΙΑ

Το Ξενοδοχειακό Επιμελητήριο της Ελλάδος απέστειλε στον Υπουργό Οικονομικών κ. Ευκλείδη Τσακαλώτο επιστολή μετά την αιφνιδιαστική αλλαγή του τρόπου υπολογισμού του ΕΝΦΙΑ των ιδιοχρησιμοποιούμενων ακινήτων των ξενοδοχειακών επιχειρήσεων, μέσα από διάταξη που συμπεριλήφθηκε...

Γιορτάστε την Εβδομάδα Εξυπηρέτησης Πελατών της Praktiker Hellas

Η Εβδομάδα Εξυπηρέτησης Πελατών ξεκινά στα Praktiker με δώρα, διαγωνισμούς & μοναδικές προσφορές για το κοινό, για την περίοδο 23-28 Μαΐου!

Crete’s Kastelli Airport Tender Extended to June 27

The bidding process for the financing, construction and operation of the new Kastelli airport project in Heraklion, Crete, has been extended until June 27, Infrastructure Minister Christos Spirtzis said, adding that six parties have thus far expressed interest.

SETE Says New Greek Incentives Law Complex, Unclear

The new Greek incentives law tabled earlier this month which foresees deductions and exemptions, leasing and interest subsidies, and a 12-year fixed tax framework, must be simple with clear guidelines and deadlines for potential investors, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE)...

Culture Ministry wants to get Greece in the Movies

Greek Culture Minister Aristides Baltas said that one of the main priorities of his ministry is to establish a Film Commission to attract and support foreign movie productions in Greece.

Corfu Hoteliers Event Explores Challenges to Hospitality Sector

The challenges of the hospitality sector took center stage during a meeting of the Corfu Hotels Association on Tuesday, which also revealed the findings of a recent Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) report for the Ionian Islands.

Handful of Greek Isles Up for Grabs

Greece seems to be selling off dozens of its islands, according to a Business Insider report this week which checked into a real estate website and found properties in the Aegean and Ionian going for as little as 3 million euros.

Porto Carras Welcomes the Summer with 3rd Half Marathon Event

A unique athletic experience will await all at the 3rd Porto Carras Half Marathon powered by Xterra on May 28-29 in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

Qatar Airways Raises Stake in IAG to 15%

Qatar Airways has raised its stake in International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, to 15.01 percent.

Minoan Lines Sees Upturn in Q1 Net Profit

Greek ferry operator Minoan Lines recorded a 4 percent increase in net profit in the first quarter of 2016, a 68.3 percent rise compared to the same period in 2015.

IGLTA, European Travel Commission Join Forces to Boost LGBT Tourism in Europe

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) has announced its organizational partnership with the European Travel Commission (ETC) in an aim to strengthen LGBT tourism in Europe.

Greek PM Launches Works on TAP Pipeline, Paving Way for 8,000 New Jobs

Speaking from Thessaloniki on Tuesday, during a special ceremony marking the launch of works on the TransAdriatic Pipeline (TAP), Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said TAP marks a new era for Greece, describing the project as one of "regional cooperation" and of great...

‘Water Airports’ to Serve Ionian Isles, Cyclades, Crete via Pylos

The Peloponnese port town of Pylos is among 28 other locations across Greece to get the green light for the construction of a waterway.

Greece to Host First International ‘Blue Flag’ Ceremony

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has selected Greece as the venue to host its first international "Blue Flag" ceremony.

New Luxurious ‘Ovation of the Seas’ Docks at Piraeus

The Ovation of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships of Royal Caribbean International, arrived in the port of Piraeus on Sunday, May 15.

Get Ready for ECOWEEK 2016 in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, in July

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos in Crete will host a week of sustainable design, green building and envisioning for ecological interventions and proposals for the city: ECOWEEK 2016.

Aegean Brings Passengers ‘Closer to Greece’ with New Initiative

AEGEAN has launched a new initiative named "Closer to Greece", aiming to tell the world why each of the country’s destinations are so unique.

Smooth Sailing at Skiathos Palace Cup, Winners Take it All

Twelve expert sailing teams from Athens, Thessaloniki and Skiathos tested their mettle for three days of match sailing during the Skiathos Palace Cup, which took place recently at the island's awarded Koukounaries beach.