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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: primeminister.gr

Greek PM Set to Announce More Relief Measures at Thessaloniki Fair Next Month

The Greek PM in September will present a new round of support measures aimed at offering relief to Greeks impacted by the energy crisis and inflation.

Posted On 04 Aug 2022

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Most Greeks Won’t Let Go of Their Cell Phone During Vacation

Most Greeks consider technology as an essential part of their summer vacation with 6 out of 10 saying they can’t leave their cell phone behind.

Posted On 04 Aug 2022

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Fraport Greece and Air France Show Support for Zakynthos’ Sea Turtles

Fraport Greece and Air France are supporting the work of Archelon, a non-profit association that protects sea turtles and their habitats on the Ionian island of Zakynthos.

Posted On 04 Aug 2022

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Hotel Stays More Affordable in Athens Than in Other European Cities

A study found hotel stays in Athens more affordable compared to most other European destinations with average room rates much lower than those offered in rival cities.

Posted On 03 Aug 2022

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Greece Sees Tourist Spending Up in 2021 Due to Longer Stays

Travelers to Greece spent 30% more on their holidays in 2021 compared to pre-Covid 2019 mainly due to extended stays, according to an INSETE study.

Posted On 03 Aug 2022

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Greece Opens Competition for 28 State-funded Remote Island Air Routes

Greek authorities have announced a competition for bidding airlines interested in covering 28 state-funded domestic routes to remote islands.

Posted On 03 Aug 2022

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Greek Airports Break Record in June and Welcome Over 3.4 Million Travelers

Greek airports welcomed a total of 3.4 million arrivals in June breaking the record for the month.

Posted On 02 Aug 2022

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Athens Hotel Sector Sees Over 70 New Openings During 2017–2022

Seventy-one new hotels opened in the Greek capital over the last five years with the majority located in the center of Athens, according to GBR Consulting.

Posted On 02 Aug 2022

, By Nikos Krinis

Greece Heightens Security at Ports, Airports Ahead of August 15 Holiday

Greek authorities have reinforced policing at ports and airports ahead of the August 15 holiday, which marks the largest mass exodus of the year.

Posted On 02 Aug 2022

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Cities on Crete Join Seaplane Network Project

A handful of cities on Crete have expressed interest in creating the necessary infrastructure to launch seaplane activities in the coming future.

Posted On 02 Aug 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Central Greece Adds More Underwater Museums to Diving Park

Three new underwater museums in Magnesia, Central Greece, are now open to divers and aimed at attracting more visitors to the Region of Thessaly.

Posted On 02 Aug 2022

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Volcanic Island Nisyros Aiming for UNESCO Global Geopark Status

The Municipality of Nisyros has initiated a nomination process for the inscription of the volcanic island on UNESCO’s Global Geoparks Network list.

Posted On 02 Aug 2022

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Athens: New Online Guide Introduces Greek Capital’s Shops to Residents and Visitors

The Municipality of Athens and the Athens Traders’ Association have launched a new digital shopping guide for residents and visitors of the Greek capital.

Posted On 02 Aug 2022

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Thessaloniki to be on Israeli TV Show ‘Holy Land Uncovered’

The Greek city of Thessaloniki will be featured in an upcoming episode of the popular Israeli TV show “Holy Land Uncovered” on channel i24news TV.

Posted On 02 Aug 2022

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Athens Acropolis Welcomes More Than 16,000 Visitors a Day

The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world’s most popular sites, is visited by more than 16,000 people a day, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Posted On 01 Aug 2022

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Global Tourism Recoups 46% of Pre-Covid Levels in First 5 Months

Global tourism managed in the first five months of the year to recover almost 50% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels with Europe leading the way.

Posted On 01 Aug 2022

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HOTREC Makes Recommendations for Regulating Short-term Rentals in the EU

HOTREC is calling for an EU-wide framework that will introduce clear and consistent obligations for short-term rental platforms and hosts.

Posted On 01 Aug 2022

, By Nikos Krinis

Sculptures from the west pediment of the Parthenon on display in the British Museum. Photo source: British Museum

British Museum Suggests ‘Partnership’ With Greece Over Parthenon Marbles

In a step forward, the British Museum is proposing an “active Parthenon partnership” with Greece on the thorny issue of the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles to their homeland.

Posted On 01 Aug 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Saw More Domestic Travelers in 2021

Over four million Greek residents made at least one trip in 2021 marking a 13% rise compared to 2020, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Posted On 01 Aug 2022

, By GTP editing team