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Athens’ Syntagma Metro Station to Host Asia Minor Catastrophe Tribute

An audiovisual tribute commemorating 100 years since the Asia Minor catastrophe will open at the multi-purpose hall at the Syntagma Square metro station in Athens.

Acropolis Museum Launches New Social and Educational Programs

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced new educational activities designed for schools and people of different backgrounds in Greece and abroad.

Greece and Cyprus Agree on New Collaboration in Field of Culture

Greece and Cyprus are entering a new era of collaboration in the culture field that will include reviving traditional forms of art and reinforcing cultural exchanges.

Major Cities of Europe Annual Conference

This year's annual conference of the Major Cities of Europe will be hosted by the Larissa Municipality from November 2 to 4, 2022 at the Municipal Art Gallery.

Thessaloniki Fair to Honor 100th Anniversary Since Asia Minor Catastrophe

The 86th Thessaloniki International Fair in September will present an audiovisual show dedicated to the 100th anniversary since the Asia Minor catastrophe.

IATA Joins Forces with HSI for Pet-friendly Passage by Air in Times of Crisis

Animal protection organisation HSI has collaborated with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to facilitate the safe passage of pet cats and dogs in times of crisis who are evacuating or taking refuge with their owners.

Greece Gets Tough on Employee Rights Violations Ahead of Tourism Season

Special units from Greece’s Labor Inspection Body (SEPE) will be carrying out heightened checks at hotels to ensure that labor laws and security regulations are being implemented.

Airbnb Bookings for Summer in Greece Up by 232%

Bookings for Airbnbs in Greece this summer are up by 232% placing the country in the lead in Europe in terms of overall booking performance through to March 1.

Greece Adds ‘Zeibekiko’ Dance and ‘Bouzouki’ Instrument to Intangible Cultural Heritage List

The ‘zeibekiko’ dance and the musical instruments ‘bouzouki’, ‘tzouras’ and ‘baglamas’ have found their place on Greece’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Greece: More Local Traditions Inscribed on National Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Greece’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list now includes seven traditional practices that originate from Corfu, Lefkada, Nisyros, Evritania, Kozani and Kavala.

Greek Tourism Minister Calls for EU Mechanism to Address the Crisis

At an informal meeting of tourism ministers of the EU, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias called for an EU mechanism to address the crisis and its repercussions on the sector.

ACI World Sees Slow Recovery for Global Passenger Traffic in 2022

International passenger volume is forecast to be only slightly above 2 billion in 2022, corresponding to 53.8% of 2019 volume, according to ACI World.

Greeks Join Ukraine Airbnb Support Initiative

The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA) has joined a global Airbnb initiative to support people impacted by the Russian invasion through symbolic bookings made for properties in Ukraine.

Italian Travelers Send Greece Encouraging Signs 

Greek tourism professionals are seeing encouraging signs from Italy with more Italians either searching or already booking their holidays to Greece.

Greece Simplifies Entry, Abolishes PLF for Ukrainian Citizens

Ukrainian citizens entering Greece on flights from abroad are not obliged to fill out the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before their trip.

European Travel Commission Stands in Solidarity with Ukraine

The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism organisations of Europe, condemns the military aggression by the Russian Federation and expressed solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Study: Greek Hotels Found it Hard to Find Staff in 2021

Greek tourism enterprises found it hard to find employees to meet the demands of the tourism season in 2021, according to a report released by INSETE.

Greece Seeks Ways to Compensate for Russia-Ukraine Impact on Tourism

Greece tourism authorities are looking for ways to address the possible backlash on tourist inflows and revenues created by the Russian-Ukraine conflict.

Greece Adds 9 Traditions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Nine traditional practices, customs and events, which still take place in cities and villages across Greece, have been included in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Thessaloniki to Commemorate 100 Years Since the Asia Minor Catastrophe

The Greek city of Thessaloniki this year will hold a number of events and initiatives to commemorate the 100th anniversary since the Asia Minor catastrophe.