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Pioneering Greeks: Anastasia Astypaliotou, Artion Greek Foods Founder

This week "Pioneering Greeks" introduces Anastasia Astypaliotou, the founder of Artion Greek Foods that promotes Greece's authentic food culture.

Heat Wave May Affect Operation of Archaeological Sites

The severe heat wave that hit Greece may affect the operation of some of the country’s archaeological sites until July 1.

AEGEAN Partners with Giannis Antetokounmpo in ‘Greece by Greeks’ Campaign

AEGEAN and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo are revealing Greece’s travel "secrets" to the world through the "Greece by Greeks" campaign.

In Memory of Evangelos Stavropoulos

Evangelos Stavropoulos, the founder of Hydra Travel, has passed away. His funeral will be held on June 24 at the Anastaseos Cemetery in Keratsini.

SETE Chief Presents Greek Tourism Strategy to Opposition ND 

Challenges, goals and strategy were the focus of talks between Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos and opposition New Democracy party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greek, Turkish PMs Seek Harmony, Mutual Benefits

Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that smooth relations with Greece hinge on an EU promise to ensure visa-free travel within Schengen for Turkish nationals.

SEGAS, Attica Region Team Up to Promote Fitness, Sports Tourism

Encouraging mass participation in sports and promoting Attica as a sports destination are at the center of an agreement between SEGAS and the Attica Region.

Greece Submits Candidacy for UNWTO Executive Council Position

Greece has submitted its application to occupy one of the seats allocated to the Executive Council of the UNWTO for the years 2018 – 2021.

Greece Condemns Double Terror Attack in London

Greece has condemned the incidents that took place late Saturday on London Bridge and at Borough Market in the United Kingdom that left seven people dead and at least 48 injured.

Pioneering Greeks: Alexia Kotsi & Grigoris Stamatopoulos, Funkmartini

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces the founders of Funkmartini, an online booking platform for beauty services.

Greece Decries Deadly Manchester Strike, ISIS Claims Responsibility

Greece has condemned a deadly terrorist attack that took place on the night of Monday, May 22, at the Manchester Arena in the UK.

Preveza Meet to Bring Tourism Issues to the Table

Deputy prefects and local administration decision-makers, will meet on May 12 in Preveza for the 4th conference on the "Utilization of NSRF programs for Tourism Development”.

Diaspora Greeks to Gain Access to Cheaper Medical Services via New Portal

The Greek Health Tourism Confederation is offering Diaspora Greeks from New York and Montreal the option to access medical services in Greece at a friendlier cost via vitabooking.com.

Greece Applauds Emmanuel Macron for French Presidency Win

"Emmanuel Macron’s victory is a breath for France and for the whole of Europe," Greek PM Alexis Tsipras tweeted following France's election result.

US State Department Issues Europe Travel Alert

The US State Department issued a "Europe Travel Alert" for American citizens, informing them on the "continued threat of terrorist attacks".

Pioneering Greeks: Stavros Messinis, Founder of The Cube

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Stavros Messinis, founder of The Cube Athens, a co-working space, hosting technological teams to work on their projects.

Greece Condemns Deadly Paris Attack

“Democracy cannot be intimidated,” the Greek foreign ministry said in a message to the French people condemning the terror attack on Thursday, April 20.

Foreign Ministry: ‘Greece Stands at the Side of its Friend Egypt’

Over 40 people were killed in explosions at two Egyptian churches on Palm Sunday, which marks the start of Holy Week for Christians.

Greece Condemns Stockholm Truck Attack

Greece condemned the attack that took place in central Stockholm on Friday, during which a lorry crashed into pedestrians.

Greece Condemns St. Petersburg Subway Blast

Greece condemned the blast that took place on the St. Petersburg metro on April 3 when a train was traveling between two stations in the city center.