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EU Bans Turkey’s Southwind Airlines Citing Ties with Russia 

Turkey’s Southwind Airlines plans to take legal action after the European Commission banned it from entering EU airspace.

European Commission Launches Smart Tourism Competitions for 2025

The European Commission is inviting Tourism destinations across Europe to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading examples in European tourism.

Aviation – Tourism Industries Welcome Global Goal for Sustainable Fuels

Europe’s aviation and tourism industries welcome a 5% CO2 emissions reduction goal by 2030 through the use of sustainable aviation fuels globally.

Europe’s Travel Agents Concerned About Passenger and Package Traveler Rights Revisions

Europe’s travel agents are concerned over the “uneven” revisions of passenger and package traveler rights.

Grevena Shortlisted for European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 Title

Grevena in Western Macedonia, northern Greece, has been shortlisted for the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 title.

EU: Free Travel Pass for 36,000 Young People to Explore Europe

Applications are open for 36,000 young people to receive a free travel pass to explore Europe through the European Commission’s DiscoverEU action.

European Heritage Days: Greece Celebrates with Free Admission to Museums, Sites

Greece, during September 22-24, will celebrate European Cultural Heritage Days with free admission to state museums, archaeological sites and monuments.

Thessaloniki Municipality Aiming to Claim Two European Titles for City

Thessaloniki will aim to claim the titles of European City of Sport 2024 and European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024.

European Commission Presents Guidelines for an EU Tourism Data Space

The EU is aiming to create a tourism data space that enable businesses and public authorities to share data.

EEA: Greece in Europe’s Top 3 for the ‘Excellent’ Quality of its Swimming Waters  

Greece is once again in Europe’s Top 3 countries for the excellent quality of its swimming waters, the European Bathing Water Quality report found.

ECTAA: Package Travel Directive Rules Must Apply to All Players

Rules that protect consumers must apply equally to all stakeholders, including airlines, say travel agents and tour operators.

EU Launches Competitions for European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024

The European Commission has launched competitions for the 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism.

Commission: Greece Referred to EU Court for Failure to Meet Single European Railway Area Directive Requirement

The European Commission clarified that Greece had been referred to the European Court of Justice in February for failure to meet its obligations under the Single European Railway Area Directive.

EU Proposes New Rules for Recognition of Parenthood Between Member States

A regulation proposal offering recognition of parenthood between EU member states, was recently adopted by the European Commission.