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Air France Adds Two Seasonal Routes to Nice and Toulouse from Athens

Air France continues to strengthen its network of routes to and from Greece with the recent addition of two seasonal routes to Nice and Toulouse from Athens as part of its summer 2015 schedule.

Posted On 21 Jul 2015

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Greek Ferry Ticket Prices Rise 10% for Passengers Due to VAT Hike

Ferry tickets in Greece are now 10 percent more expensive for passengers, following the rise in the value added tax (VAT) rate from 13 percent to 23 percent on many basic goods and services in the country.

Posted On 20 Jul 2015

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Virtuoso Survey: Greece is Among the Luxury ‘Dream Destinations’ for Travel in 2016

Greece is among the the top 10 "dream destinations" that luxury travellers want to travel to in 2016, according to the results of Virtuoso's ninth Travel Dreams survey released this month.

Posted On 20 Jul 2015

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US Tycoon and Italian Millionaire Buy Island in Greece

American tycoon Warren Buffet and Italian millionaire Alessandro Proto, have reportedly purchased the island of Agios Thomas, located in the gulf of Egina in Greece.

Posted On 20 Jul 2015

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Ellinair is Offering 10,000 One-way Tickets for Domestic Travel at Special Prices

Greek carrier Ellinair has announced that it will charge the cheapest fare of 20 euros on 10,000 one-way tickets for domestic flights.

Posted On 20 Jul 2015

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Greek Banks to Reopen on Monday, €420 Weekly Withdrawal Limit Added

The Greek government announced on Saturday that all of the country's banks will open on Monday, July 20, after a three-week “bank holiday”.

Posted On 18 Jul 2015

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EU Approves €7.16 Billion Bridge Loan to Greece

The 28 member states of the European Union on Friday approved a short-term emergency loan of 7.16 billion euros to Greece allowing the country to meet a huge payment to the European Central Bank (ECB) and repay the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Posted On 17 Jul 2015

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Germany’s Second-largest Tour Operator Sees Rise in Demand for Greece

Despite negative headlines, demand has remained strong for Greece, according to Germany’s second-largest tour operator DER Touristik.

Posted On 17 Jul 2015

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TripAdvisor: Aquariums in Crete Ranked Among the Best in the World

Two aquariums in Crete were ranked among the 25 best in the world in Tripadvisor's 2015 Travelers Choice awards for zoos and aquariums.

Posted On 17 Jul 2015

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Greek Hotels Among ‘Best Reviewed’ on Expedia Insiders’ 2015 List

Two Greek hotels are among the Expedia 2015 Insiders' Select rankings, an annual crowd-sourced list of the world's best-reviewed hotels, according to the results announced recently by Expedia.

Posted On 16 Jul 2015

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July Teaser Video for Upcoming World’s 1st Underwater Dance Performance in Greece

In anticipation of the world premiere of "Drops of Breath" in Greece, the first underwater dance-visual performance in the heart of the Mediterranean sea, organizers have released the July teaser video.

Posted On 16 Jul 2015

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European Commission Mobilises More Than €35 Billion From EU Budget for Greece

Two days after an agreement paving the way for a new support program for Greece, the European Commission revealed plans on Wednesday to help the country maximise its use of EU funds.

Posted On 15 Jul 2015

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Late Bookings to Greece are Bouncing Back ‘Slowly But Steadily’

The numbers of late bookings to Greece are bouncing back, slowly but steadily, the general manager of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Alexandros Lamnidis, said in an interview to CNBC.

Posted On 15 Jul 2015

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Mayor Kaminis on CNN: Tourism in Athens will ‘Take Off’ if Situation in Greece Returns to Normalcy

Tourism in Athens will 'take off' if the situation in Greece returns to normalcy, Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis told CNN's Hala Gorani on Tuesday during an interview for the "World Right Now" show.

Posted On 15 Jul 2015

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Gulf Air Slashes Athens Fares with July Booking Promo

Gulf Air is slashing fares on its four weekly flights to and from Athens, Greece, for early bird travelers booking flights this month across the airline’s Middle East and Asia network for travel in January 2016.

Posted On 15 Jul 2015

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Two-Week Summer Festival Kicks Off at Athens’ National Archaeological Museum

A two-week festival will kick off on Thursday, July 16, at the courtyard of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens and offer Athenians and city visitors a series of free concerts, theater and dance performances and movie screenings.

Posted On 15 Jul 2015

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Greek Islands Shine On Travel + Leisure’s 2015 Best List for Europe

The Greek islands of Santorini, Crete and Mykonos are among the best in Europe this year, according to discerning readers of Travel + Leisure magazine who voted for their favorite islands for the 20th time.

Posted On 14 Jul 2015

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Report: European Tourism on a Firm Footing Towards Peak Travel Season

European tourism maintains a firm footing this year, according to the European Travel Commission’s Q2 2015 report “European Tourism 2015 – Trends & Prospects”.

Posted On 14 Jul 2015

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Museums and Sites in Greece See Visitor Numbers Rise in March

Visitors to Greek museums increased by 19.1 percent in March while revenues went up 14.7 percent, compared to the same month last year, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Tuesday.

Posted On 14 Jul 2015

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