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Ukraine Colors Light Up Athens’ Omonia Square for Europe Day

The fountain on Omonia Square in the center of Athens lit up on Monday night in the colors of the national flag of Ukraine.

Syntagma Square Revamp Works to Be Completed Soon, Says Athens Mayor

The revamp works at Syntagma, the Greek capital’s central square, are expected to be completed in the coming weeks, according to Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis.

The Guardian Includes Seven Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Best

Seven beaches in Greece are included among the best in Europe on a list released by UK daily newspaper The Guardian.

Greece Among Top Countries for Adventure Travel, Study Reveals

Greece is among the world’s top countries for adventure travel, ranking 12th on a list recently released by Superdry.

100 Cities Participating in EU Mission for Climate-neutral, Smart cities by 2030

Six Greek cities including Athens, are among the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, according to an announcement by the Commission.

Greece Expects Tourism Surge from Romania

Greece this year is expecting a strong increase in the number of Romanian travelers who are showing an interest in destinations including Halkidiki, Pieria, the Ionian islands, Evia and Thassos.

Ancient Nemea Gets European Heritage Label Status

The archaeological site of Nemea in the Peloponnese has been awarded the European Heritage Label by the European Commission.

US Carriers Have More Plans for Greece, New Connections Under Consideration

Greece may see an expansion of existing US airline routes for 2022 and new direct connections to/from American cities such as Miami and Dallas next year.

Covid-19: Greece Keeps its Airport, Airplane Mask Mandate

Although Greece has lifted all Covid-19 restrictions for domestic and international flights, the mask mandate for indoor areas of airports and while on flights is still in force.

Greece Presents its Sustainability Achievements to Travel Agents in UK and Ireland

Greece’s achievements in sustainability were presented to travel agents in the UK and Ireland by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Five City Walking Routes to Unveil History and Culture ‘Secrets’ of Athens

Unknown history and culture stories of the Greek capital city will be unveiled through five exciting walking routes that will be held this month by the municipality’s Athens Culture Net.

Swedish Travel Agents Get to Know Thessaloniki and Halkidiki

The Greek National Tourism Organization introduced the tourism offerings of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki to Swedish travel agents in Göteborg and Stockholm.

Study: Five of Europe’s Best Rooftop Bars are in Greece

Five of Europe’s best rooftop bars can be found in Athens and on Santorini in Greece, according to a study released by entertainment site MrQ.

Greek PM Visits Dumfries House, Discusses Tatoi Revamp Plans

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently visited the Dumfries House estate in Scotland on the invitation of Charles, Prince of Wales, to discuss plans for the re-development of the former royal estate at Tatoi, near Athens.

Athens Municipality Partners with Panteion University to Boost Greek Capital’s Attractiveness

Athens Municipality has joined forces with Panteion University to boost the quality of life in the Greek capital and promote the city as an attractive tourism destination.

Greek Ports See Ferry Activity Skyrocket for Easter

For the first time in the two years of Covid-19, island-bound traffic from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio soared with the Cyclades, Crete and Rhodes winning over a large share of Easter travelers.

Europe Expecting 600% Rise in American Travelers, Athens a Top Choice

American travelers have a soft spot for Europe this year and Athens is among the top 10 choices for their summer holidays, according to a report by Allianz Partners.

Halkidiki Sees Big Interest from Italian Market

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization presented the area’s tourism offerings to Italian travel professionals during the BIT 2022 expo that took place recently in Milan.

Greece to Spend €2m to Promote Chios, Lesvos, Kos, Leros and Samos

Five Eastern Aegean islands that have faced the brunt of the refugee crisis over the last few years, which took a toll on incoming tourism, will receive extra promotion in 2022.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Promotes City’s Food and Wine to Int’l Audience

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is promoting the city’s food and wine offerings through foreign media and organizations.