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Kountoura to Represent Greece at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas will represent the Greek Government at the 20th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) that will take place June 16-18 in Russia.

Posted On 15 Jun 2016

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Six Greek Airports Get Funding, Move to Upgrade

Six regional airports in Greece will get EU funding to the tune of 197 million euros towards their upgrade under the EU Infrastructure Investment Plan, the Greek Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Ministry announced.

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras cutting the ribbon of Posidonia 2016.

Posidonia 2016: PM Tsipras Highlights Importance of Shipping for Greek Economy

"The strength of Greek shipping has helped position the country at the epicenter of the changes and developments the global economy is undergoing", the Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras said while inaugurating Posidonia 2016, the world’s most prestigious shipping event, on...

Posted On 06 Jun 2016

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MEPs Put Greece, Europe Tourism on the Table

The importance of initiatives to advance tourism growth and cruise travel to Greece and Europe was at the center of a day event held at the European Parliament on Monday.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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Parnassos Ski Center Set for Revamp

Plans to direct financial backing from the so-called Juncker Plan to the upgrade of the Parnassos Ski Center topped the agenda of Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s meeting with mayors of the region.

Posted On 27 May 2016

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Europa Nostra Awards 2016: Greece Collects Two EU Prizes for Cultural Heritage

The winners of the 2016 EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, Europe’s top honour in the field, were celebrated on Tuesday during a high-profile event at the Zarzuela Theatre in Madrid. Greece received two awards in the “Conservation” category.

Posted On 25 May 2016

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Culture Ministry wants to get Greece in the Movies

Greek Culture Minister Aristides Baltas said that one of the main priorities of his ministry is to establish a Film Commission to attract and support foreign movie productions in Greece.

Posted On 18 May 2016

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Major Greece Tourism Works to Get Underway Backed by Juncker Plan

Tourism is among the first sectors in Greece to receive EU funding to the tune of 112 million euros for three projects in addition to a fourth included in the infrastructure transport sector, under the EU Infrastructure Investment Plan.

Posted On 16 May 2016

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Tourism Forum Sees Russian Influx to Greece this Summer

The head of Rostourism, Russia’s federal agency for tourism, Oleg Safonov, forecasts Russian tourist arrivals in Greece will reach 1 million this year.

Posted On 11 May 2016

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Over 40 Conferences to Take Place at Posidonia 2016 Expo in June

More than 40 confirmed conferences, seminars, workshops and press conferences, covering every aspect of the shipping industry, will take place during the Posidonia 2016 exhibition at the Athens Metropolitan Expo on June 6-10.

Posted On 10 May 2016

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UNWTO: Exports from International Tourism Rise 4% in 2015

International tourism receipts in destinations around the world grew by 3.6% in 2015, in line with the 4.4% increase in international arrivals. For the fourth consecutive year, international tourism grew faster than world merchandise trade, raising tourism’s share in world’s...

Posted On 06 May 2016

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Study: Travel Agents Save Consumers Time, Money

Travel agents save consumers four hours in travel planning and an average $452 per trip, according to new research by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).

Posted On 04 May 2016

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Visa-Free Travel for Turkey Still Depends on Met Criteria

Despite putting forth a demand in March that its nationals be allowed Schengen zone visa-free travel by June if it agreed to take back refugees from Greece, Turkey must still meet all 72 criteria for EU accession, the deputy head of the European Commission said in Brussels recently.

Posted On 28 Apr 2016

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Natura 2000 Award 2016: Vote for Skyros!

The island of Skyros, home to Mount Kochylas, a Natura 2000 site and an area particularly rich in biodiversity, is among the 24 finalists for this year's Natura 2000 Award 2016.

Posted On 22 Apr 2016

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Athens Event Explores Refugee Crisis, Stresses Need for Solidarity

Only through cooperation and with solidarity can Europe effectively deal with the emerging refugee issue which is changing the current status quo in all its member states and demanding well-researched measures, an Athens conference on the refugee crisis found on Wednesday.

Posted On 21 Apr 2016

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Turkey Says Migrant Deal No-go Unless Visa Restrictions Lifted

Turkey seems to be playing its cards right calling on the EU to lift restrictions on its nationals for Schengen zone visa-free travel by June in exchange for the full implementation of a migration deal with the EU to curtail the flow of refugees to Greece.

Posted On 20 Apr 2016

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Queen Rania of Jordan to Visit Lesvos, Raise Plight of Refugees

Known for her humanitarian work, Queen Rania of Jordan is next on the list of international influencers visiting Greece in efforts to raise awareness about the ongoing refugee crisis in the Aegean.

Posted On 19 Apr 2016

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EU Agrees on Stricter Privacy Rules, Sharing Passenger Data

Companies breaking privacy regulations will be slapped with fines of up to 4 percent of their annual turnover following a European Parliament vote in Strasbourg, of a tougher data protection law for Europe’s citizens.

Posted On 15 Apr 2016

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EU Talk of Visa Requirements for US, Canada Causing Commotion

The European Union may do away with the current visa waiver program applicable to US and Canadian citizens as a retaliatory move for restrictions imposed by the U.S. and Canada on some EU countries.

Posted On 14 Apr 2016

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