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Kythira Wildfire Contained, No Danger to Tourists

The wildfire that ravaged the Greek island of Kythira over the weekend has been partially contained, a spokesman for the Greek Fire Brigade has informed.

Posted On 07 Aug 2017

, By GTP editing team

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thasos. Photo source: @PrimeministerGR

Greek PM Pledges Emergency Support After Thasos Fires

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has pledged to cover 80 percent of damages to homes and businesses on the island of Thasos after wild fires on four fronts destroyed large parts of land over the weekend.

Posted On 13 Sep 2016

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Evia Wildfire: Tourism Support Measures for Limni Village Announced

The Prefect of Central Greece Kostas Bakoyannis has announced measures to support tourism in the area of Limni in northern Evia.

Posted On 03 Aug 2016

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Over Ten Confirmed Dead In ‘Norman Atlantic’ Ferry Fire

Over ten people were confirmed dead in the latest reports of rescue operations late Monday night of the Norman Atlantic, which caught fire off the Ionian island of Corfu on Sunday, when a blaze broke out on the lower car deck.

Posted On 30 Dec 2014

, By GTP editing team

Aegean Airlines Adds Two Special Flights To Transfer Holy Fire To Greek Destinations

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced that it will provide two extra aircraft (non commercial flights) to distribute the Holy Fire to various destinations of the country once it arrives in Athens from Jerusalem on Easter Saturday.

Posted On 17 Apr 2014

, By GTP editing team

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Wildfires Hit Rhodes, Crete And Serifos

A number of villages on three Greek islands were evacuated of locals and tourists over the weekend due to wildfires that struck at the height of the Greece's tourism season.

Posted On 29 Jul 2013

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Creta Maris Holds Seminar On Hotel Fire Safety

The Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, recently held a seminar for the hotel staff on fire prevention, fire extinguishing techniques and first aid.

Posted On 27 Jun 2013

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Greek Passenger Ship Catches Fire Off Samos

Hellenic Seaways passenger ship "Nissos Mykonos," carrying 248 passengers, caught fire earlier today, 14 June, while it was sailing from Piraeus to Samos.

Posted On 14 Jun 2013

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Titania Hotel Holds Fire Protection Seminar

The Titania Hotel in central Athens recently held a seminar on fire protection for its staff to ensure the safety of hotel guests.

Posted On 20 Mar 2013

, By GTP editing team

Fortezza da Basso – Firenze Fiera

Posted On 22 Jan 2013

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Ancient Olympia's archeological site was in danger from the uncontrolled fire.

International Concern for Impact of Fires on Greek Tourism

The recent fires in Greece have destroyed over 1,900,000 hectares of land, claimed over 60 lives and destroyed dozens of villages. The loss of value of a number of tourism-related companies stocks on the days of the fires show how, according to the international press, the fires...

Posted On 01 Oct 2007

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Minoas 2024: Crete’s Creta Maris Resort Holds Earthquake Drill

The Creta Maris Resort conducted its 12th annual evacuation drill as a part of "Minoas 2024", the biggest evacuation exercise ever to be held on Crete.

Posted On 26 Apr 2024

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Culture Projects Worth €170m Planned for Attica Region

The rebranding of the wider Athens region will focus in large part on tapping into its cultural wealth.

Posted On 24 Apr 2024

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Athina Luxury Suites: Spending the Easter Holiday on Santorini

With Easter just around the corner, the Athina Luxury Suites hotel on Santorini explains how the holiday is celebrated on the popular Greek island.

Posted On 23 Apr 2024

, By Guest Editor

Athens Hoteliers Angered by Mayor’s Proposal for Extra Taxation

Hoteliers argue that short-term rental operations should be charged for rising costs of municipal services in Athens.

Posted On 15 Apr 2024

, By Maria Paravantes

UK Media Applauds Greece for Free Rhodes Holidays via ‘Rodos Week’ Initiative

The UK media has applauded Greece for the ‘Rodos Week’ initiative that offers free hotel stays to travelers that were forced to flee Rhodes in July 2023 due to wildfires.

Posted On 15 Apr 2024

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Amanzoe Resort Gives Non-residents Access to Facilities for First Time

Amanzoe, a luxury resort in Porto Heli, for the first time is offering non-residents access to its facilities and has announced special prices exclusively for the Greek public.

Posted On 15 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team