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Greece and UAE to Cooperate on Making Poros Next GR-eco Island

Greece and the United Arab Emirates agreed to work together on transforming Poros into the country’s next smart energy island.

Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey

The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows.

New Fast-track Visa for Turkish Travelers to 10 Greek Islands

Travelers from Turkey will be able to visit 10 Greek islands with a fast-track 7-day visa.

Google Presents Milestones in Greece for 15-year Anniversary

Technology giant Google presented its key milestones in Greece during a special event in Athens marking its 15th anniversary.

Investments, Parthenon Marbles Top Greek PM’s London Visit

Greek PM is in London to request the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and discuss investment opportunities.

Central Greece Port in Agios Konstantinos Gets Upgrade

The main port at Agios Konstantinos in Central Greece will for the first time be accessible to small and medium-sized cruise ships.

Athens Landmark ‘Minion’ Lights Up 25 Years Later

Minion, a historic department store in central Athens, got a new lease on life this week after being illuminated as part of redevelopment works.

Greece Expecting €19.5bn in Tourism Revenues This Year

Greece is expecting tourism-related revenues to reach 19.5 billion euros up from 17.7 billion euros in 2022.

PM: Greece to Focus on Attracting High-End Tourism Investments

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said attracting high-end investments was a key government priority for the tourism sector.

China Actively Seeking to Boost Tourism Investments in Greece

Greece and China are moving swiftly ahead with bilateral cooperation in tourism and other fields.

PM: New Tourism Investments to Position Greece in Ultra-luxury Market

Million-euro investments in high-end hospitality is positioning Greece as a leading player in the luxury tourism market.

Elections: Attica Welcomes New Governor, ND Sees Triumph in Most Regions

Greece’s ruling ND party won six out of 13 regions, including Attica, in the first round of regional elections on Sunday.

Thessaloniki Ready to Welcome its Own Metro in 2024

Thessaloniki will finally get its own new metro set to launch operations next year.

EY: Greece Moving Up as Attractive Investor Destination

Greece is winning over more investors and attracting foreign direct investments (FDI), according to the latest EY Attractiveness Survey.

Greece’s Hotel Sector Reacts Strongly to Stayover Tax Upcoming Increase

The Greek government’s intention to increase the “stayover tax” has sparked reactions from hoteliers.

Greek PM: Climate Change a Chance to Expand Tourism Season

Climate change is an opportunity for Greece to expand its tourism season, the Greek PM told Bloomberg TV.

Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO Update Deal with Greek Tax Authorities

Home-sharing giants Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO have agreed to work with Greek tax authorities.

Greek Hoteliers: Stayover Tax Should Be Reassessed

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to re-examine and redesign the stayover tax imposed on hotel customers.

Greek PM’s Decision to Tax Airbnb Activity Gets Mixed Reactions

The announcement to tax Airbnb rental income in Greece has received mixed reactions from hospitality stakeholders and property owners.

Greek Government Welcomes Moody’s Credit Rating Upgrade

The Greek government welcomed Moody’s decision to upgrade the country’s credit rating from Ba3 to Ba1 with a stable outlook.