connect with us
Greece's latest tourism industry news by Greek Travel Pages

Greece to Carry Out Rapid Covid-19 Tests at Border Crossings in the North

Health authorities will carry out rapid Covid-19 tests at several of Greece's northern border crossings to curb the spread of the virus in the country.

Electric Bus Test Run Taking Place in Athens Center

A new public electric bus has begun its first test run through the center of Athens and is in service for passengers.

‘Rental Center Crete’ Launches New Website in Greek

Rental Center Crete, a leading car rental company located on Crete, has launched its website in the Greek language.

Greece Road Arrivals Grind to a Halt Due to Covid-19 Crisis

Arrivals to Greece by road in Q3 2020 reached only 580,000, accounting for a mere 8% of total arrivals recorded in 2019.

Rail Passenger Rights to Improve for Travelers in Europe

The European Union is looking to make rail travel more convenient and passenger-friendly, in particular for those with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Avis Secures €130m to Invest in Sustainable Transport

Avis, a leading car rental company in Greece, has secured 130 million euros in funding for the expansion of its fleet of electric and hybrid cars.

More Buses Soon on Athens Streets to Ease Crowding

In efforts to ease overcrowding on public transport due to Covid-19, the transport ministry said it would be releasing 100 new KTEL intercity buses into circulation in Athens, earlier than initially announced.

Autohellas Certified as ‘Active Member’ of Alphabet OneNet

Autohellas-Hertz has been certified as an "active member" of the Alphabet OneNet network for 2020.

Two New Cars Added to Athens’ Public Tram Network

Athens’ tram service will be enhanced with the addition of 25 new urban tram cars by 2021, two of which were recently delivered to the company’s Hellinikon depot.

First-time Run for Thessaloniki Metro, Inspection of New Buses

Thessaloniki welcomed a metro test run and 18 new buses this week aimed at upgrading urban transport in Greece’s second largest city.

Athens Metro to Increase Frequency of Services as of August 31

Rail Transport Company STASY, as of August 31, will increase the frequency of services on Athens' metro lines 2 and 3, in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Greek Police Focus on Road Safety Ahead of August 15 Getaway

The Hellenic Police will step up patrols on roads ahead of the August 15 holiday, when mass departures of Greeks from cities to home villages or islands take place.

Greece Announces Urban Transport Network Upgrade

More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport.

Greece’s KTEL Intercity Bus Services to Get Digital Upgrade

The information and ticketing services of Greece’s intercity bus units – known as KTEL - are on their way to get a digital upgrade.

Greece Part of EU €2.2bn Investment in Transport Projects

Greece is set to benefit from an EU 2.2-billion-euro funding package aimed at jump-starting the economy through a series of transport projects.

Greece Inaugurates New Peloponnese Rail Line

Greece has inaugurated the 71km Kiato - Diakofto - Aigio suburban railway (Proastiakos) serving the Northern Peloponnese.

Three New Athens Metro Stations Ready to Go

Three Athens neighborhoods will get their own metro stations with the inauguration of the Agia Varvara, Korydallos and Nikaia stops on the Piraeus-bound blue line.

Greek Ministry Revises Rules for Private/Public Transport

Greece's transport ministry announced revised Covid-19 measures with regard to transport in passenger vehicles including mini-buses, vans and cars.

Public Transport in Greece Gets Cheaper

Public transport in Greece just got cheaper after the government slashed VAT in efforts to recover losses incurred during the coronavirus outbreak.

Greek Health Protocols for Travel Agencies Offering Transfer Services – Rules for Car Rental

The Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols to be applied by tourism companies and travel agencies offering road transport services in Greece.