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European Environment Agency: Greece Among Top Destinations for Swimming

Greece is among the top 3 countries in Europe for the excellent quality of its bathing waters, says the recent European Bathing Water Quality report.

Posted On 06 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Athens City Festival Attracted Over 50,000 Visitors

Over 50,000 Athenians and visitors took part in more than 100 events organized in various locations around the Greek capital in May, as part of the This is Athens City Festival.

Posted On 06 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greece Acts on Climate Change with Astypalea Project

Greece is taking revolutionary steps to address climate change, incorporating all the tools technology has provided to lead the way, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Posted On 03 Jun 2022

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Greece’s Iconic Corinth Canal to Re-open in July

One of the country’s most-visited sites, the Corinth Canal will be re-opening in July, entering a new era with the parallel launch of a portal and e-commerce services.

Posted On 03 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Athens Metro to Reach Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

Attiko Metro’s expansion works include a metro stop at the popular Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, which houses the Greek National Opera and a 210,000m2 park.

Posted On 03 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greece Wins ‘Best’ Title for its Historical Attractions at US Travel Awards

Greece won the award for “Best Historical Attractions International” at the 2022 Leisure Lifestyle Awards by US travel magazine Global Traveler.

Posted On 03 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Google Includes Monemvasia Among its 8 ‘Most Loved’ Street View Images

The Greek town of Monemvasia is included among Google's eight “most loved” images of its Street View service.

Posted On 03 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Paros Boosts its Tourism Promotion with New Videos

The Municipality of Paros has launched three new videos to promote the Greek island’s tourism offerings to the international market.

Posted On 03 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Attica Facelift to Give Athens New Boost

Seven major projects are set to give Athens a new image and improve the standard of living in and around the Greek capital.

Posted On 02 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

TUI-South Aegean: Rhodes ‘Co-Lab’ Project Prepares Island for a Greener Future

Establishing Rhodes as a model destination of sustainable tourism development is at the heart of an agreement signed by the South Aegean Region, TUI Group and the TUI Care Foundation.

Posted On 02 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Acropolis’ Lighting Project Wins LIT Award for 2021

The Acropolis’ lighting project, unveiled last year, won the prestigious LIT Lighting Designer of the Year Award 2021.

Posted On 02 Jun 2022

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Symbolic Mural Unveiled at Port of Aegina Island

Local authorities on Aegina unveiled an impressive mural at the port, designed to welcome travelers to the island of the Saronic gulf.

Posted On 02 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Award-winning Culinary Writer Anya von Bremzen Visits Thessaloniki

Award-winning gastronomy expert Anya von Bremzen recently visited the Greek northern port city of Thessaloniki to explore the culinary options the city offers to travelers.

Posted On 01 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Flisvos Marina to Celebrate World Environment Day 2022 with Events

Attica’s Flisvos Marina this weekend will host a number of events in its premises in the area of Paleo Faliro, near Athens, to mark the celebrations for World Environment Day 2022.

Posted On 01 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

Santorini Uses Greek-based English Words in New Promo to Entice Visitors

One of the world’s most popular islands, Santorini, launched a new promotional video for the summer using Greek-based words in English to describe reasons to visit.

Posted On 31 May 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greece May Re-introduce Covid-19 Measures in the Fall

Although Greeks will no longer be required to wear face masks as of Wednesday, health authorities are warning that Covid-19 measures may be re-introduced in the fall.

Posted On 30 May 2022

, By Maria Paravantes