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Fire-stricken Evia Island in Greece to Get Extra Tourism Promotion

A special tourism development and promotional plan is being prepared for the fire-stricken areas in Greece with extra focus on the island of Evia.

Posted On 10 Aug 2021

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Relief Measures for Greece’s Fire Victims Announced

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a series of relief measures to help the victims of the devastating wildfires in Greece.

Posted On 10 Aug 2021

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Massive Fires a Blow to Tourism for Greek Island of Evia

The ongoing fires that are ravaging Evia, Greece, have delivered a blow to tourism, according to the Greek island’s hoteliers association.

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

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Greek PM Apologizes for ‘Weaknesses’ in Firefighting Response

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis apologized to citizens “for any weaknesses” showed by the state in response to the wildfires that have been raging in Greece.

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

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EU, World Stand By Greece with Firefighting Aid

A dozen countries have extended firefighting support to Greece which is still struggling to put out wildfires across the country in one of the worst summers in its modern history.

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

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Mediterranean Tourism Body: Fires Wake-up Call, Concrete Solutions Needed

Following fires in Greece, Italy, Albania, Morocco, North Macedonia, Turkey and Lebanon, the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) is calling on authorities to extend support with concrete action.

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

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UN: Global Warming is ‘Perilously Close’

Changes in the Earth’s climate and the imminent effects on the climate system are happening now and some of these, such as rising temperatures and sea levels, are irreversible, says an IPCC study.

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

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EU Releases €4bn for Greece to Finance Investments, Reforms

The European Commission has released 4 billion euros in pre-financing to Greece as part of the EU’s post-Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Over 1 Million Tourists Chose South Aegean Islands So Far

Over 1 million international tourists spent their holidays in the South Aegean Region in the last three months, including on such islands as Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos and Karpathos.

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greek Gov’t Approves Luxury ‘Voula Project’ Investment

The Greek government has approved a strategic investment that will take place over the next four years in the affluent residential suburb of Voula, south of Athens’ city center.

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

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Attica Governor Activates Health Protection Hotline for Tourists and Residents

Greek residents and tourists in Attica with questions or concerns about the current conditions concerning the wildfires can now call a hotline to get information.

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

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Air Travel from Greek Islands: Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate or Negative Test Mandatory

Travelers may board domestic flights in Greece to travel from the islands to the mainland only if they have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate or a negative test result.

Posted On 07 Aug 2021

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Photo source: Athens International Airport

Eurocontrol: Greece Among Countries Gaining Back Flights

Air traffic appears to be approaching 2019 pre-Covid-19 levels with Greece moving up in terms of scheduled flights, Eurocontrol said in its latest report.

Posted On 06 Aug 2021

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Greece Attracting Higher Profile Hotel Customers, Says GBR

Greece in June appeared to attract visitors of a “higher profile” as revenue per occupied rooms at resort hotels exceeded demand, according to GBR Consulting.

Posted On 06 Aug 2021

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Greek Hoteliers Offer Hundreds of Rooms in Fire-hit Areas

Greek hoteliers are making available hundreds of rooms as accommodation for victims of the wildfires that have been devastating Greece.

Posted On 06 Aug 2021

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Greek Authorities Ban Access to Forests, National Parks Due to Fire Risk

Greek authorities have shut off access to the country’s forests, national parks, Natura areas and national gardens until Monday, August 9, due to fire risk.

Posted On 06 Aug 2021

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Thessaloniki ConfEx Park Architectural Contest Winners Announced

The winning design for the revamp of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center incorporates history, functionality and innovation.

Posted On 06 Aug 2021

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Greece in State of Emergency as Fires Rage On

Greece declared a state of emergency on Thursday until August 9 as dozens of fires continued to burn in the wider Athens area, on Evia island, in Central and Northern Greece and in the Peloponnese.

Posted On 06 Aug 2021

, By Maria Paravantes