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Greece Names New Transport Minister After Deadly Train Collision

Giorgos Gerapetritis steps in as Greece’s new transport minister following the tragic Tempi train collision.

Greece Declares Three Days of National Mourning After Train Crash

Greece has declared 3 days of national mourning after a train crash in Tempi left at least 36 passengers dead and dozens injured.

Greece Train Crash: Hoteliers Open their Doors to Victims’ Families, Survivors

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels announced free accommodation for the families of victims and survivors of the train crash in Tempi.

Greece to Channel €4bn into Western Macedonia Development Projects

A new railway link is just one of the 380 projects included in the Greek government’s development plan for Western Macedonia.

Greece Deploys Immediate Aid to Quake-hit Turkey and Syria

Greece sent help to Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake struck earlier today killing thousands.

Greece Creates Park to the Memory of the Mati Fire Victims

Greek authorities are creating a park in memory of the people who lost their lives in the 2018 fire at Mati, located on the east coast of Attica.

Crete’s New Heraklion Airport to Become Mediterranean Hub

Works on Crete’s new international airport of Heraklion in the Kasteli area are moving ahead as scheduled.

Dozens of Infrastructure Works to Prepare Crete for New Era

A total of 480 major infrastructure projects including road works, hospitals and a new airport are scheduled for Crete.

Talks Underway for New Evia-Sporades Islands Ferry Link

A new ferry connection between Northern Evia and the Sporades islands is being examined.

Finalized Masterplan Paves Way for Regeneration of Fire-hit Evia

The masterplan for the regeneration of Northern Evia, which was devastated by massive fires in the summer of 2021, has been finalized.

Greek Tourism Makes Comeback in 2022 with €18bn in Revenue

Data for Greece’s tourism performance in 2022 points to a great success, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday.

The Economist Names Greece Top Performer for 2022

The Economist ranks Greece as the top economic performer this year among 34 countries.

Vergina: Polycentric Museum of Aigai Opens its Doors

The Aigai Polycentric Museum’s main multiform building in Vergina, northern Greece, has opened its doors to the public.

Greek PM Aiming to Make Greece a Top Global Tourism Destination

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says he envisions making Greece “a world leader in tourism and tourist experiences”.

Greece and Jordan Form Closer Cooperation in Culture, Tourism

Greece’s culture minister, Lina Mendoni, held bilateral meetings with governmental officials of Jordan, aiming to strengthen the relations of the two countries in the culture and tourism sectors.

Eurogroup Approves Final Tranche of Debt Measures for Greece

The Eurogroup has approved the release of the eighth and final tranche of policy-contingent debt measures for Greece.

Greek PM Sees ‘Progress’ in Parthenon Marbles Debate

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he sensed ‘progress’ was being made on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during his recent visit to the UK.

UNESCO to Celebrate 50th World Heritage Convention with Conference in Delphi, Greece

The celebration of the 50th anniversary of UNESCO’s historic World Heritage Convention will take the form of a conference in Delphi, Greece, during November 17-18.

Parliament Approves Greece-Saudi Arabia MoU for Culture

Greece and Saudi Arabia's cultural MoU signed in July 2022, was recently ratified by the Greek Parliament.

Greece Celebrates Return of 15 Ancient Cycladic Treasures from Stern Collection

Greece has welcomed the return of 15 ancient Greek treasures from the Stern Collection in the United States to Athens’ Museum of Cycladic Art.