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Thessaloniki Fair to Honor 100th Anniversary Since Asia Minor Catastrophe

The 86th Thessaloniki International Fair in September will present an audiovisual show dedicated to the 100th anniversary since the Asia Minor catastrophe.

Thessaloniki’s TIF Event to Fill Up City’s Hotels in September

The Greek city of Thessaloniki is seeing a surge in bookings for September, especially for the period of the 86th TIF, a leading event in Southeastern Europe.

Thessaloniki – Izmir Ferry Service Expected in September

A new ferry service that will connect Thessaloniki in northern Greece with Izmir in Turkey is expected to begin next month.

Athens Mayor Agrees to Support Sustainable Rebuilding of Ukrainian Cities

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis has agreed to support the sustainable rebuilding of Ukrainian cities by joining an initiative backed by the Eurocities network.

BBC Puts Attention on Lesser-known Tinos Island

The BBC highlights the landscape, tourism offerings and traditions of the lesser-known Greek island of Tinos.

GNTO Puts Greek Culture on the Calendar in September

The GNTO is supporting three cultural events that will take place in Athens and on the islands of Corfu and Chios in September.

Study: Travelers Name Greece Top Pick in Europe for its Beaches

Greece is the most popular European country for beach lovers this year, according to the Best Beaches Index 2022 released by Holidu.

Major Makeover Planned for Greece’s KTEL Intercity Bus Service

Greece’s outdated intercity bus services known as “KTEL” will be undergoing a major makeover which will create an airport-style hub in the area of Eleonas.

Epitalio Airport in the Peloponnese Reopens for Light Aircraft Flights

The airport of Epitalio in the Peloponnese has reopened for light aircraft flights, after having been granted a licence by the Greek Transport Ministry.

Greece’s Agrafa Mountains Given High Protection Status

The mountains of Agrafa, the southernmost part of the Pindus range in Central Greece, have been given high protection status by the Environment Ministry banning all forms of construction.

Syros: Free Concerts and Events at 6th Rebetiko Music Festival

The 6th Rebetiko Festival 2022 dedicated to Greece’s rebetiko music genre, also known as the “Greek blues”, kicks off August 29 on the Greek island of Syros with dozens of free concerts and events.

Athens Municipality Moving Ahead with City Upgrade Projects

A series of projects across Athens, including the redevelopment of Syntagma Square, are moving ahead as scheduled, according to the city’s mayor, Kostas Bakoyannis.

Peloponnese: Leonidion to Soon Get Tourist Information Kiosk

A new tourism information kiosk is expected to open soon in the Greek town of Leonidion in the Peloponnese.

Santorini Welcomes Danae Suites Boutique Hotel

Danae Suites Boutique Hotel, a new hospitality property that offers stylish accommodation and unique sea views, recently opened its doors on the popular Greek island of Santorini.

‘Taste of Loutraki’ Food Event Kicks Off September 2

Greece’s seaside town of Loutraki is getting ready to host the “Taste of Loutraki”, a local gastronomy event scheduled to begin on September 2.

Thessaloniki Sets Goal for Year-round Tourism

Establishing Thessaloniki into a 12-month tourism destination is a top priority for its mayor, Konstantinos Zervas, who says the average length of stay of visitors has increased from 1.2 days to 2.7.

Open Call: Artists, Designers Invited to Share their Vision of Athens in the Future

The Municipality of Athens is inviting artists, architects, graphic designers and sketch artists to submit proposals and share their vision of Athens in the future.

Aristotle Municipality Promotes Halkidiki Travel Packages in Malta

Representatives of the Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki promoted the area’s tourism offerings to travel professionals in the city of Valletta, Malta.

LGBTQ+ Pride Event to Take Place on Santorini

Greek luxury resort Santorini Sky has joined forces with bespoke LGBTQ+ travel company VACAYA to launch the first Pride event on Santorini.

Architectural Competition Opens for Athens Archaeological Museum

A competition had opened for the design of the new Athens Archaeological Museum that is planned to be erected in the city’s Akadimia Platonos area.