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Athens Mayor: Panathinaikos Stadium and Votanikos Regeneration Ready to Start

A 40,000 seat football stadium and the development of public spaces in the suburb of Votanikos are the main priorities of a highly-anticipated overhaul project of the Municipality of Athens.

HELMEPA: New ‘Sea Guardians’ Program to Protect Marine Life, Prevent Pollution

HELMEPA is coordinating the new Sea Guardians program that aims to protect the seas and collect data on marine protected species and pollution hot spots.

Greece Opens 50,000 Tourism Jobs for Greek Expats and Ukrainian Refugees

In solidarity with Ukraine, Greece announced that it would open 50,000 jobs in tourism to Greek expatriates or to Ukrainian refugees.

IATA: Europe Air Passenger Traffic to Fully Recover in 2024

Total passenger numbers to and from Europe are expected to reach 86 percent of pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2022, before making a full recovery in 2024, says IATA.

Yachting & Sailing Tourism a Top Priority for Greece

Greece aims to further develop yachting and sailing tourism through a series of actions that include modernizing marinas and upgrading infrastructure.

Acropolis Restoration Projects to See Funds from ‘Greece 2.0’ Recovery Plan

Restoration projects to the Acropolis in Athens will be carried out over a period of four years with funds from the “Greece 2.0” recovery plan.

US Returns 55 Antiquities Worth More Than $20m to Greece

Fifty-five antiquities valued at more than $20 million have been repatriated to Greece from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

Scandinavian Travel Market Gets to Know Eastern Halkidiki

The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki traveled to Denmark and Sweden and promoted the destination's tourism offerings to Scandinavian travel professionals.

Greece Freezes Golden Visa Program for Russian Citizens

The Greek government announced that it is suspending the issuance or renewal of residence permits for investment purposes for citizens of the Russian Federation.

Minister: Greece will Welcome Ukraine’s Refugees, Give Residence and Work Permits

Greece will welcome refugees arriving from Ukraine and offer them residence and work permits, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Minister: Greece’s Tourism Strategy Focuses on Sustainability

Greece has four major challenges to meet in order to successfully protect its marine environment and achieve sustainability, it was announced at the 2nd Blue Economy Forum.

Restoration of Historic Klonaridi Villa in Athens Begins

The Municipality of Athens has announced the restoration of the landmark “Klonaridi Villa”, a historic building in the area of Patissia.

National Geographic to Promote Crete’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks

The Region of Crete has partnered with National Geographic to promote its UNESCO biosphere reserves and geoparks.

EU Shuts Airspace to Russian Planes, Steps Up Support for Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union is shutting down its airspace for Russians.

Greece Concerned About Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis on Tourism

Greece is concerned on the impact the Russia-Ukraine crisis will have on tourism, considering that the industry is a major nation-wide generator of income.

Attica’s Coastal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

Attica’s coastal area and islands are still unknown to many of the Greek capital’s foreign visitors, according to a survey by GBR Consulting.

Greek Hoteliers Seek Clear Framework for Airbnb-style Operations

Greek hoteliers are planning to take legal action against short-term rental companies that advertise and operate as hotels.

Greece – Romania Agree to Boost Road, Student Tourism

Greece and Romania are looking to boost tourism flows through cooperation on a number of tourism-related initiatives.

Ukraine Closed to Civilian Flights, Greece Monitors Crisis

Ukraine closed its airspace to civilian flights this morning after Russia launched an attack on the eastern part of the country. Greece is monitoring the crisis.

Greece Keeps Masks Outdoors in Fight Against Covid-19

Mask-wearing in all public spaces and outdoors remains mandatory in Greece after the country’s Covid-19 committee decided to postpone its decision on the matter for next week.