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Athens’ Tourism Businesses Invited to Take Part in Sustainability Stories Competition

Tourism businesses in Athens, Greece, are invited to participate in a picture and video competition and share their sustainability efforts.

Posted On 09 Sep 2022

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Mykonos Getting Ready to Host its 1st Running Festival

Mykonos is getting ready to host its first running festival, a new sports tourism event to take place during September 30 – October 2.

Posted On 09 Sep 2022

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Safety Measures for Navagio Beach to be Updated

Greek authorities are reviewing the safety measures for the famous Navagio beach on Zakynthos following a landslide on Thursday due to a 5.4-magnitude earthquake.

Posted On 08 Sep 2022

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Thessaloniki Prepares for New Era with 30 Landmark Projects

Thessaloniki is getting ready to enter the new era with at least 30 key projects, including the metro and a new airport terminal.

Posted On 07 Sep 2022

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The ‘Kore of Thera’ statue on display for the first time. Photo source: Greek Culture Ministry

Ancient Greek Masterpiece ‘Kore of Thera’ Makes First Public Appearance

Santorini and Greece recently celebrated the first public appearance of the “Kore of Thera”, a 2.48-meter, white marble statue of a “Kore” - a standing female figure - dating back to the 7th century BC.

Posted On 07 Sep 2022

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Region to Promote Attica Wines in US, Canada, Japan

The Attica Region will be taking action to promote wines produced in the area to countries abroad including the United States, Canada and Japan.

Posted On 07 Sep 2022

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Larissa is Host Destination of Major Cities of Europe In-person Conference

The Greek city of Larissa in November will host the Major Cities of Europe’s annual conference, an event dedicated to the digital transformation of cities in the post-Covid-19 era.

Posted On 07 Sep 2022

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UK Post Office Poll: Athens a Best Value City Break for Autumn

Athens, Greece, is one of the top destinations to visit in Europe this fall, offering the best value for money compared to 19 European cities.

Posted On 05 Sep 2022

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Thessaloniki Mayor Konstantinos Zervas and British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.

Thessaloniki Mayor and Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver Talk Greek Gastronomy

Thessaloniki’s gastronomy was highlighted in talks held between the Greek city’s mayor, Konstantinos Zervas, and British celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver.

Posted On 05 Sep 2022

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World Trails Conference 2022 to Take Place on Skiathos

The Greek island of Skiathos during September 26-30 will host the 8th World Trails Conference 2022, a global gathering of trail experts, enthusiasts and academics.

Posted On 05 Sep 2022

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Investors Picking Greece to Buy Luxury Real Estate

Investors interested in acquiring luxury real estate consider Greece a top destination in the market, according to Greece Sotheby's International Realty.

Posted On 02 Sep 2022

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Greek Government has Ambitious Upgrade Plan for Thessaloniki

The Greek government will soon present an ambitious plan for Thessaloniki that includes 30 projects to be implemented by 2030.

Posted On 02 Sep 2022

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Culture Ministry Tables Plan for Conservation of Athens Acropolis Walls

The Greek Culture Ministry has presented a comprehensive plan for restoration projects on the Acropolis in Athens to protect and showcase the UNESCO World Heritage site and enhance the visitor experience.

Posted On 02 Sep 2022

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Crete to Host International Stand-up Paddling Competition

The town of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete is preparing to host an international stand-up paddling (SUP) competition during September 24-25.

Posted On 02 Sep 2022

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Street in Athens Among ‘World’s Coolest’ for 2022

Kolokotroni Street in Athens is among the world’s coolest streets for 2022, according to a survey carried out by Time Out media group.

Posted On 01 Sep 2022

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Thessaloniki’s Squares to Hold ‘Musical Mondays’ in September

The Greek city of Thessaloniki will host a series of concerts on every Monday this month with free admission for all.

Posted On 01 Sep 2022

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Tourists Help Boost Summer Sales Turnover in Athens

Athens’ retail market saw a better performance during this year's summer sales period than in 2021 due to increased tourist flows.

Posted On 31 Aug 2022

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Athens Center Gets ‘Green’ Upgrades in August

Aiming to build a more sustainable city, the Municipality of Athens in August carried out 19 green upgrade projects in neighborhoods around the city center.

Posted On 31 Aug 2022

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