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Israeli, US, and German Travelers to Thessaloniki Rise in 2019

Israelis, Americans, and Germans were at the top of the list of international travelers to Thessaloniki in 2019, according to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association.
Posted On 05 Feb 2020
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North Aegean Islands to Hold General Strike Over Refugee Crisis

North Aegean island authorities announced a general strike for 22 January, in protest to the refugee crisis which has impacted local communities and strained resources.
Posted On 14 Jan 2020
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Greek Authorities at a Loss Over Refugee Crisis

Municipal authorities on the Aegean islands impacted by the increasing influx of refugees are calling on the government to take immediate action.
Posted On 13 Jan 2020
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Greek Islands Bearing Refugee Influx Seeking Support

More than 7,000 refugees and migrants made their way into Greece in November, with the North Aegean islands shouldering the weight.
Posted On 03 Dec 2019
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NJV Athens Plaza Completes €5m Renovation Program

The NJV Athens Plaza hotel, located on Syntagma Square in the Greek capital, this year completed its renovation program, which surpassed 5 million euros.
Posted On 29 Nov 2019
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Minister Lays Out Plan to Restore Tourism to Refugee-hit Leros

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is looking to restore tourism on the island of Leros, following negative publicity due to the refugee crisis.
Posted On 28 Nov 2019
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Airbnb Joins Forces with Olympic Committee for New Hosting Standards

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Airbnb have announced a nine-year partnership designed to create new hosting standards.
Posted On 18 Nov 2019
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‘Dark Tourism’ on Central Macedonia Stakeholders Agenda

Central Macedonia tourism stakeholders explored ways to tap into “dark tourism” by opening up sites that have in the past been marked by tragedy.
Posted On 11 Nov 2019
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Former Google Executive Steve Vranakis is Helping to ‘Reposition’ Greece

Steve Vranakis, a former Google executive and current Chief Creative Officer of the Greek government, is aiming to reposition Greece on the global map.
Posted On 22 Oct 2019
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Thessaloniki Hoteliers Troubled about Slow Jan-Aug Performance

Hoteliers in Thessaloniki are concerned about a decline in overnight stays recorded in the first eight months of the year.
Posted On 30 Sep 2019
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaking to the press during the 84th TIF.
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Mitsotakis Sets Foundations for Greece’s ‘Regeneration’

The Greek government is setting the foundations of the country’s regeneration, according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Posted On 09 Sep 2019
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Thessaloniki’s Hotels See Drop in Overnight Stays

Overnight stays in hotels in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, dropped by 16,486 in the first half of 2019, according to the city's hotels association.
Posted On 24 Jul 2019
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Acropolis Museum. Photo: GTP
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Greek Sites and Museums Get New Entrance Fees

New rates for admission to Greek archaeological sites and museums, as well as discounted rates for certain visitor categories, have been announced.
Posted On 05 Jul 2019
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Special VAT Rate on Five Greek Islands Extended Until End of 2019

The reduced VAT regime for five Aegean islands in Greece – Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios – has once again received a six-month extension.
Posted On 27 Jun 2019
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Photo Source: European Court of Auditors / Francesco Malavolta
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European Court of Auditors Looks into EU Migration Management

The European Court of Auditors plans to examine whether EU-designed asylum and return procedures in Greece and Italy are effective and swift.
Posted On 24 Jan 2019
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Creta Maris has Solidarity Actions High on Agenda

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete in 2018 supported 15 organizations on the island by offering food, linen, electrical appliances and other equipment.
Posted On 27 Dec 2018
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August 15: A Greece-wide Spiritual Salute to the Holy Mother

August 15 is for Greeks a day of celebration, marking the passing of the Holy Mother (Panagia) with devout services and massive feasts.
Posted On 13 Aug 2018
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Ancient theater of Epidaurus. Photo Source: Athens & Epidaurus Festival
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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.
Posted On 10 Jul 2018
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Leros Island. Photo source: Pixabay
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Five Greek Islands Continue to Pay Lower VAT Due to Refugee Situation

The five Aegean islands - Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos and Leros - that have received the main burden of refugee flows in Greece, will maintain their special value-added tax (VAT) status.
Posted On 29 Jun 2018
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Greek President Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles at Royal Reception

Taking the opportunity on occasion of Prince Charles’ visit to Athens, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos reiterated Greece’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
Posted On 10 May 2018
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