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Thessaloniki airport. Photo: Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Greece’s Regional Airports Generate Strong 2017 Revenues for Fraport

The 14 regional airports in Greece managed by Fraport, have generated 233.3 million euros in revenue and 14.4 million euros in earnings in 2017.

Posted On 18 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

ΕΥ: Greece FDI Projects Up in 2017, Create 1,194 New Jobs

Foreign Direct Investment projects in Greece, in 2017 increased to 24 from 13, creating 1,194 new jobs, according to the EY European Attractiveness survey.

Posted On 16 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

IOBE Think-tank Sees 2% Growth for Greece

The Greek economy is set to grow by approximately 2 percent in 2018, according to the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE).

Posted On 12 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greek Tourism Creates Most Jobs in June

Accommodation and food services created the most new job openings in June, according to the Greek labor ministry's Ergani system.

Posted On 11 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

Valdis Dombrovskis, vice-president for the Euro and Social Dialogue and Pierre Moscovici, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs. Photo Source: European Union , 2018 / Benas Gerdziunas

EU Approves of ‘Enhanced Surveillance’ for Post-bailout Greece

The European Commission presented an “enhanced surveillance" framework in order to support Greece in its post-bailout efforts to return to “normalcy”.

Posted On 11 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

Rhodes Records Rising Tourist Figures in June

Rhodes welcomed 34,238 more visitors in June, compared to the same month in 2017, posting a 9.27 percent rise, according to airport operator Fraport Greece.

Posted On 11 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greek Islanders Can Now Claim Transport Discounts

Residents of 49 Greek islands can now claim transportation discounts as announced earlier this year, by registering on the newly launched "Metaforiko Isodynamo" platform.

Posted On 10 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greek Gov’t Eyeing PPP Deals for Development of 10 Ports

Greece aims to develop 10 ports belonging to the country’s assets fund, through public-private partnerships (PPPs), according to Secretary-General for Port Policy Christos Lambridis.

Posted On 09 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greece-based CEOs: Tourism, Food Services to Top Investor Interest

Tourism and F&B services are the key areas of interest for investors seeking to place their money in Greece, according to market experts and company CEOs.

Posted On 04 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici. Photo Source: @ Pierre Moscovici

Minister Calls on Moscovici to Include Greek Tourism in EU Budget Planning

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura called on European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici to include Greek tourism in the planning of the EU budget beyond 2020.

Posted On 04 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

Greek Consumer Confidence Weaker in June, Says IOBE

The economic climate in Greece showed signs of decline in June, down to 102.5 points from 104.2 in May, according to the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE).

Posted On 03 Jul 2018

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Multi-billion-euro Hellinikon Deal Hinging on Casino License

The Greek government must announce a casino license tender by August 31, in order to conclude the privatization of Hellinikon by the end of the year.

Posted On 02 Jul 2018

, By GTP editing team

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the IMF; Pierre Moscovici, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs; Mario Centeno, President of the Eurogroup; and Klaus Regling, European Stability Mechanism Managing Director. Copyright: European Union

Greece Gets Eurogroup Green Light to Exit Debt Program

Greece will receive its final 15-billion-euro bailout tranche after successfully completing its fourth assessment and will exit its nearly eight-year-long aid program on August 20.

Posted On 22 Jun 2018

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Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens Aims for March 2019

The fully renovated and extended Astir Palace in Vouliagmeni, is set to open for business in March 2019, with the seal of approval of the Four Seasons hotel brand.

Posted On 19 Jun 2018

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Commitment to Reforms Key to Regaining Investors’ Trust in Greece, Says ESM Head

Commitment to economic reforms is vital if Greece wants to attract foreign investments, said the head of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Klaus Regling.

Posted On 14 Jun 2018

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Macedonia Airport, Thessaloniki. Photo: GTP

Fraport Ups Investments at 14 Regional Airports in View of Rising Arrivals

In view of increasing arrivals, Fraport Greece will accelerate its renovation works at the 14 Greek regional airports under its management.

Posted On 13 Jun 2018

, By Maria Paravantes

May 2018 Job Figures Reveal Seven in 10 Hired in Greek Tourism

Hospitality and F&B services accounted for seven in 10 hirings in Greece in May, according to data from the labor ministry’s Ergani system.

Posted On 12 Jun 2018

, By GTP editing team

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. © European Union / Etienne Ansotte

Juncker: EU Should Avoid Mistakes Made in Greece for Italy

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is calling on the EU to avoid the same mistakes it made in the Greece debt crisis in the case of Italy.

Posted On 04 Jun 2018

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New Bank Limits in Greece, Withdrawals Now at €5,000

Bank account holders in Greece can as of June 4 withdraw a total of 5,000 euros per month from ATM machines and banks, according to a finance ministry decision.

Posted On 01 Jun 2018

, By GTP editing team