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ANEK Lines Hosts Photo Exhibition of Greek Instagrammers

A group exhibition titled #my_greece, featuring 270 photographs of Greek Instagrammers, recently opened on board ANEK Lines’ “Eleftherios Venizelos” ferry.

Santo Maris Oia Holds Coastal Cleanup Operation on Santorini

The Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa recently held a major cleanup operation at Santorini's harbor and on the beach of Baxedes in Oia.

TripAdvisor: Acropolis Museum Among Best in the World for 2017

The Acropolis Museum in Athens is among the top in the world, ranking 8th on the list of the 2017 Travelers' Choice Awards for Museums by TripAdvisor.

Piraeus Mayor to File Lawsuit Over Oil Spill Damage

Piraeus Mayor Yannis Moralis said the municipality will take legal action against all parties responsible for the oil spill off the coast of Salamina.

Greece’s Archaeological Sites, Museums Change Operating Hours

Greece’s archaeological sites and state museums, operating on extended hours, have changed their schedule in order to close by sunset.

High Profile Hosted Buyers Registered for Greek Tourism Expo 2017

The Greek Tourism Expo 2017 has announced that top level international hosted buyers will participate in its fourth edition in December in Athens.

Costa Navarino Hosts ‘Democracy and Film’ Weekend by The New York Times

Costa Navarino recently hosted the “Democracy and Film” Weekend within the framework of The New York Times’ 5th Athens Democracy Forum.

Tourist Flows Still Strong in September for Greece

Summer is still on in Greece this September with hotels fully booked, flights on the rise and cruise travel marking its best month of the year this far.

Forestry Dept, Archaeology Council Still Keeping Hellinikon Project on Hold

Set to bring billions of euros into state coffers and create over 70,000 jobs, the Hellinikon project along the up-and-coming Athenian Riviera is still on hold.

Hotels, Offices Keeping Greece Real Estate Market Afloat

The Greek property market is barely staying afloat with rents showing minor increases and buyers eyeing offices and hotels.

Crete Hotels Give Senior Travelers Fall, Winter Discounts

Aiming to boost year-round tourism, hotels on Crete are launching a discount holiday pilot program for senior travelers this fall and winter.

Grace Santorini Featured on Forbes.com for its Hospitality, Views and Tastes

The discreet luxury of Grace Santorini has once again made headlines - this time on American business website Forbes.com.

Experts Warn Against Swimming, Fishing Along Athens Riviera Due to Oil Spill

The beaches of Salamina, Faliro, Alimos, Hellenikon and Glyfada are off limits due to the oil spill in the Saronic Gulf.

Greece and Italy Sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Culture

In efforts to prevent the illicit trafficking of antiquities and protect cultural heritage, Greece and Italy signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of culture.

Spain’s Felipe Gonzalez Honored with City of Athens Democracy Award

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis honored former Prime Minister of Spain Felipe González with the City of Athens Democracy Award.

Amorgos’ Yperia 2017 Convention to Discuss Benefits of Film Tourism for Greece

The benefits of film tourism for Greece will be discussed during the 15th Amorgos International Convention on Culture and Tourism - “Yperia 2017” in October.

Salamina Oil Spill Drifting Along Coast Amid Accusations

A massive oil spill off the coast of Salamina from a sunken tanker has expanded along the Saronic Gulf to Piraeus drifting as far as Glyfada.

Antiparos Shortlisted for ‘Best European Film Location Award’

The island of Antiparos in the Cyclades will compete with 10 other film locations for the European Location Award with the Greek drama "Suntan".

Athens Airport Named ‘Meritt Winner’ at WITSA 2017 Global ICT Excellence Awards

Athens International Airport (AIA) was honored as a "Merit Winner" for its “Internet of (noisy) Things” application at the WITSA 2017 Global ICT Excellence Awards in Taipei, Taiwan.

South Aegean Region In Search of Next ‘European Young Chef’

The South Aegean Region is holding a gastronomy competition on the Aegean islands to find the perfect candidate for the European Young Chef Award 2017.