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Greece Revises Mount Olympus National Park Regulation

In efforts to protect the diverse ecosystem and natural habitat of Mount Olympus, the Greek government has revised the legal framework for its protection.

Greece Sees Tourism Revenue Reaching €12bn, Aims to Keep Tourists Coming into Fall

Greece is expecting tourism-related revenue this year to reach some 12 billion euros, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece Increases Funding for 2022 Evia Tourism Campaign

Greece will increase funding for the tourism promotion of the fire-sticken island of Evia in 2022, from 1.5 million euros to 2 million euros.

Op-Ed: ‘Providing Travelers with Flexibility and Security is Key’ – Efi Dahan, PayPal

Efi Dahan, PayPal’s GM for Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, and Israel, highlights the importance of travel security and flexibility in the challenging COVID reality.

EUMED 9 Countries Should ‘Lead the Way’ for Climate Change, Says Greek PM

EU leaders have adopted the Athens Declaration on Climate Change and the Environment in the Mediterranean during the 8th EUMED 9 Summit held in the Greek capital.

Grand Hotel Palace Completes Renovation of Rooms, Conference Facilities

The Grand Hotel Palace in Thessaloniki has completed the extensive renovation of its rooms, suites and conference facilities.

Crete: Updated Master Plan for New Kastelli Airport Gets Approval

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has approved the updated master plan for the construction of the new Kastelli Airport on the Greek island of Crete.

PM Mitsotakis to Announce Tax Cuts at Thessaloniki Fair

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce tax cuts and present a set of measures for vulnerable households at the 85th TIF in Thessaloniki.

Athens’ Kolonos Festival Line-up Announced

Athens’ Kolonos Festival 2021 will host popular Greek artists in a number of concerts and theater performances scheduled to take place during September 6-28.

Greek Tourism Shows Recovery but Dangers Still Lurk, Says Report

Greek tourism recovered significantly in summer 2021 but the Covid-19 risk still remains, as well as future negative effects of wildfires, according to Alpha Bank.

Athens Flying Week 2021 Promises to be More Impressive than Ever

Athens Flying Week 2021, Greece’s most significant aviation event, is getting ready to “take off” from the Tanagra Air Base on September 4.

Greek PM Reshuffles His Cabinet, Makes Changes to Key Ministries

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reshuffled the Greek cabinet and changed the leadership of key ministries.

Ministry Priority to Get Northern Evia Tourism Enterprises Back to Business

"Our priority is to ensure that tourism enterprises affected by the devastating fires on Evia will be operational as soon as possible," Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said.

Greek Hoteliers Say Tourism to Reinforce Northern Evia Recovery

Tourism enterprises in Northern Evia face viability challenges after fires ravaged the island this month, with local hoteliers calling for an urgent recovery package.

Minister: Greece Recovering, Betting on September-October Tourism

Greece is looking to cover lost ground with tourist bookings into September and October, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Greece Tourism Recovery Moving Full Speed Ahead, Data Shows

Greece’s tourism sector is leading the way in Europe covering lost ground despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to global travel data provider OAG.

Greek PM Says Saving Lives a Priority in Natural Disasters

Protecting all forms of life in natural disasters is a key priority, said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday in the aftermath of the country’s worst fires in decades.

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.

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).

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.