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EU Approves €110 Million Covid-19 Aid Package for Athens Airport

The European Commission has approved a 110-million-euro aid to compensate Athens International Airport for damages suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 27 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greek Recovery Funds to Go into Acropolis Upgrade Works

Twelve projects, including upgrade works on the Acropolis, have been cleared for funding out of the country's “Greece 2.0” recovery plan.

Posted On 27 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Cyprus Launches New Tourism Brand Identity and Logo

The Cyprus Deputy Tourism Ministry has launched a new brand identity and logo, inviting travelers to ‘Love Cyprus’ all over again.

Posted On 27 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greek Tourist Arrivals at 60% of 2019 Levels

Greek tourism figures this season are moving higher than expected with international arrivals already surpassing 60 percent of 2019 levels.

Posted On 26 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greece Announces Mandatory Covid-19 Testing for All Unvaccinated Tourism Workers

Unvaccinated workers in the tourism and food & beverage sectors in Greece will have to test for Covid-19 twice a week, according to a government decision.

Posted On 26 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Mykonos Says Goodbye to Curfew, Music Ban

The additional Covid-19 restrictive measures imposed on the island of Mykonos in Greece were lifted on Monday, July 26.

Posted On 26 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

EU Signs First ‘Greece 2.0’ Funding Agreement

The financial aid agreement requested by Greece in the framework of its recovery plan was signed by the Greek government and the European Commission.

Posted On 26 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greece Generating Foreign Investor Interest

All the more investors are eyeing Greece expressing interest in services such as IT and maritime infrastructure, according to Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Posted On 26 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Norway Applies Restrictions to Travelers from Some Greek Regions

Several Greek regions are included in the “dark red” and “red” categories of Norway’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map, which means travelers must quarantine upon arrival.

Posted On 26 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

IATA Slams EU’s Slot Decision, Says it’s ‘Out Of Touch With Reality’

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has branded the European Commission’s decision to set the 2022 winter slot use threshold at 50% as “out of touch with reality”.

Posted On 26 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Archaeological Park of Aigai Necropolis Opens in Northern Greece

An archaeological park that has 530 ancient burial tombs has opened in Aigai, the ancient kingdom located near Vergina in northern Greece.

Posted On 26 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greece Pushes for Covid-19 Vaccination with New Incentives and Laws

Greek authorities are introducing a new round of Covid-19 incentives and measures including mandatory vaccination for certain groups.

Posted On 23 Jul 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Tourism Minister: Vaccination Against Covid-19 Key to Keeping Greece Open

Vaccination against Covid-19 is the key to keeping the country open for tourists, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Posted On 23 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greece Looking to Further Develop its Religious Tourism Product

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to boost Greece’s presence in the lucrative religious tourism market.

Posted On 23 Jul 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

IATA Warns Governments on High Cost of Covid-19 Testing

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to take action to address the high cost of Covid-19 tests in many jurisdictions.

Posted On 23 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Lycabettus Hill ‘Green’ Overhaul Underway

A 1.5-million-euro revamp program that will breathe new life into Athens’ Lycabettus Hill is underway aiming to create an urban oasis in the Greek capital.

Posted On 23 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Athens on TIME Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places 2021’ List

TIME Magazine has included Athens on its list of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021” for its prime cruise infrastructure and unique tourism offerings.

Posted On 23 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

ETC and Euronews Inform that Europe is Open for Travel

Euronews has partnered with the European Travel Commission (ETC) to support the reopening of European tourism and boost travel confidence this summer.

Posted On 23 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Super Paradise beach, Mykonos. Photo: Maria Theofanopoulou

Mykonos Covid-19 Restrictions Lifting Expected on July 26

The additional restrictive measures on the island of Mykonos, imposed to curb the further spread of Covid-19, are expected to be lifted on Monday, July 26.

Posted On 22 Jul 2021

, By Nikos Krinis