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Culture Ministry Announces Expansion of Rhodes’ Medieval City

The Medieval City of Rhodes, which includes the highly visited Palace of the Grand Master, will be extended by 18,000m2, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

Posted On 22 Aug 2022

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Cities in Europe Call on EU to Limit Airbnb-style Rentals

Cities in Europe are calling on the European Commission to regulate Airbnb-style holiday rentals fearing a post-Covid tourism boom will threaten the liveability of urban centers.

Posted On 17 Aug 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Two Seaplane Ports in the Peloponnese Get Green Light

Greek authorities have approved the construction of two seaplane airports at Porto Heli and Ermioni in the Peloponnese, according to an announcement by Greek Water Airports.

Posted On 17 Aug 2022

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Seven Greek Islands Included on The Telegraph’s ‘Must-Visit’ List

Corfu, Santorini, Symi, Mykonos, Rhodes, Lefkada and Crete are among the 20 Mediterranean islands that people must visit in their lifetime, according to a list by The Telegraph.

Posted On 17 Aug 2022

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Athens-Sounio Coastal Roadway Gets Upgrade

One of Attica’s most scenic drives, the coastal Athens-Sounio roadway is being upgraded to ensure safer conditions, authorities have announced.

Posted On 17 Aug 2022

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Greece Aiming to Break 2019 Tourist Arrival Record in 2022

Greece’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, has confirmed that the country will break pre-pandemic 2019 tourist arrival levels this year.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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Athens and Greece Maintain Strong Online Reputation in Q2

Greece and Athens continued to garner positive feedback online in Q2 and June, according to INSETE’s sentiment tracker for the country and its capital city.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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Italian Media Put Halkidiki in the Spotlight

Some of Italy’s largest media outlets put Halkidiki in the spotlight this summer through a number of features dedicated to the destination’s beaches, gastronomy and unique nature.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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Greece’s Regional Airports See Arrival Figures Soar in July

Greek summer is stronger than ever with the country’s 14 regional airports marking an 11.1% increase in passenger traffic over July 2019.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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Greece Issues License for First Skyscraper

The Greek government issued a license for the construction of Greece’s first skyscraper at The Ellinikon paving the way for the billion-euro project to move ahead.

Posted On 11 Aug 2022

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Spinalonga Islet Among Culture Ministry’s Development Projects

The islet of Spinalonga, located in the Elounda Gulf northeastern Crete, is a top priority for the Greek Culture Ministry which is moving ahead with restoration and upgrade projects in the Lasithi prefecture.

Posted On 11 Aug 2022

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Japan’s NHK Shows Alonissos as Island with Many Different ‘Faces’

The Greek island of Alonissos and the variety of experiences and attractions it offers were recently presented by NHK, Japan’s public TV broadcaster.

Posted On 11 Aug 2022

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Elafonisos and Milos Considered Ideal Islands for Family Travel

The Greek islands of Milos and Elafonisos are among the most ideal Greek destinations for families, according to Scottish travel blogger and social media influencer, Jenny Eaves.

Posted On 11 Aug 2022

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Next Stop of ‘Peloponnese Food Stories’ Festival is Kinouria

The coastal area of Astros in Kinouria will be the third stop of the Peloponnese Food Stories, the culinary festival taking place in various locations of the Region of the Peloponnese.

Posted On 11 Aug 2022

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