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Santorini Experience 2018: Challenging Running Races and Cultural Events

Challenging running races for professional and amateur athletes, as well as cultural events for all are included in the program of Santorini Experience 2018.

Athens & Epidaurus Festival Packed with Cultural Events for Every Taste

A Greek summer tradition, the annual Athens & Epidaurus Festival is now upon us with dozens of events at major venues across the Greek capital and at Epidaurus.

Chios to Host 1st ‘Shipping Decision Makers Weekend’ in September

The island of Chios in September will host the 1st Shipping Decision Makers Weekend, which will be held on the occasion of the 18th Navigator Forum.

Traveling by Greek Ferry? Know Your Rights

In view of the summer season, Greece’s consumer rights group "The Quality of Life EKPIZO", urges passengers to be aware of their rights while traveling on ferries.

Navigator Shipping Decision Makers Weekend 2018

The 1st Navigator Shipping Decision Makers Weekend will be held on 21-23 September, 2018, at the Chios island, the occasion of the 18th Navigator Forum.

Hostelbay Launches ‘Island Pass’ for Travelers in Greece

Hostelbay, in collaboration with shipping company Hellenic Seaways, has launched the “Greek Island Pass”, aiming to provide its customers with the best island hopping experience.

Greece’s Trainose Now Accepting Payments by PayPal

Aiming to facilitate travelers when purchasing tickets online, Greek railway company Trainose has entered into a collaboration with PayPal, an online payment system.

‘Santorini Experience’: Special Accommodation Packages by Hospitality Sponsors

The hospitality sponsors of the fourth "Santorini Experience", a leading sports tourism event in Greece, are offering special accommodation prices to participants for stay on Santorini for the October 5-7 period.

Car Rental an Investment Idea as Greek Tourism Grows

As the number of tourists visiting Greece grows, so does investor interest, with the car rental sector featuring high on the agenda, according to market reports.

Skopje Name Issue Still Needs Parliamentary Approval

Severna Macedonja (North Macedonia) is unofficially the name of the former Yugoslav republic, after the two countries signed an agreement on June 17.

Thessaloniki-Sporades Islands Ferry Connections Set to Begin

Golden Star Ferries will service the Sporades islands - Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos - from Thessaloniki with its two new high-speed vessels as of June 15.

Posidonia Shipping Event Sets Sail for 2020

With over 2,011 exhibiting companies and some 22,000 visitors from 92 countries, the biennial Posidonia shipping trade show aims to set new records in 2020.

Ferry Service to Link Thessaloniki with Cyclades and Crete

Islands of the Cyclades will be linked with Thessaloniki and Crete via a ferry service to be launched in the upcoming period.

CLIA Appoints New Gov’t and Public Affairs Representative East Med

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Maria Deligianni as Government and Public Affairs Representative Eastern Mediterranean.

Posidonia 2018: PM Tsipras Lauds Shipping for Contributing to Greece’s GDP

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on June 4 inaugurated the Posidonia 2018 shipping event, one of the longest standing international maritime trade shows.

‘YES to Shipping Forum 2018’ to Focus on Industry’s History and Future

The YES Forum, for the third consecutive year is organizing the “YES To Shipping Forum 2018” which will take place in Athens, on June 8.

Posidonia Expo Boosts Greece’s Reputation as a MICE Tourism Destination

The prestigious Posidonia shipping exhibition contributes greatly to Greece's image as a MICE tourism destination, according to Theodore Vokos, Executive Director of Posidonia Exhibitions.

‘Let’s Clean-up Europe’ Underway, Greek Volunteers Set Example

More than 5,000 volunteers in Greece are setting a bright example by collecting litter and raising awareness as part of the ongoing “Let’s Clean-up Europe” campaign.

EBRD Signs ‘Largest Equity Investment in the Tourism Sector’

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) bought a stake in D-Marin, a company of Dogus Holding, which operates marinas in Croatia, Greece and Turkey.

Greek Ferries Amend Itineraries Due to Seamen’s Strike on May 30

Greek ferry companies will amend their itineraries on the domestic and Adriatic lines due to a 24-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation for May 30.