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Greece Opens Visa Station on Rhodes to Facilitate Turkish Tourists

In order to facilitate tourists arriving from Turkey under a new visa-on-arrival scheme, Greek authorities opened a visa station on Rhodes.

Greece Expects New Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Turkish Travelers to Boost Tourism

Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development.

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.

Ten Subsidized Greek Air Routes to Remote Destinations Assigned to SKY express, Olympic Air

Greek carriers SKY express and Olympic Air will service 10 state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations in Greece for the next four years.

Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Measures Announced for Kalymnos

Greek authorities have announced strict lockdown measures for Kalymnos, following a significant rise of Covid-19 infections on the island.

Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Restrictions Extended for West Attica, Kozani, Kalymnos

The stricter lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica, the regional units of Kozani and Rodopi, and on the island of Kalymnos have been extended until January 18.

Lonely Planet Names Greece ‘Best Sustainable Food Destination’ for 2021

Lonely Planet has given Greece the title of the world’s most sustainable food destination for 2021.

Greek Tourism Ministry Looks to Develop New Framework for Rock Climbing Sites

The Tourism Ministry is looking to create a new framework for the development of more rock climbing sites in Greece.

Myrties Boutique Apartments Promises Safe Holidays on Kalymnos

Myrties Boutique Apartments has reopened and is offering safe summer holidays, in a relaxing environment, to visitors of the island of Kalymnos.

Discounts on Ferry, Air Travel for Rhodes Marathon Announced

Blue Star Ferries and AEGEAN are supporting the 6th International Rhodes Marathon and will offer ticket discounts for those who will travel to Rhodes for the event.

New ‘Glamping’ Property Opens on Kos

The island of Kos has welcomed the new "Sails on Kos" establishment that brings luxury together with camping, offering a new "glamping" option for travelers.

Kalymnos to Welcome ‘Living Legends’ for Climbing Festival

The island of Kalymnos is getting ready to welcome "living legends and active athletes of modern rock climbing" for its annual climbing festival.

Hilton Athens’ Pool Area Gets New Look

The Hilton Athens hotel has styled its pool deck with a refreshed look and invites Athenians and visitors to experience the new ambiance this summer.

Rhodes Marathon Sold Out with Runners from 30 Countries

More than 2,700 runners from 30 countries will participate in the 5th International Rhodes Marathon, scheduled to take place on April 29.

PM Tsipras: Kalymnos’ Diving Tourism a Top Priority

Tapping into Kalymnos’ vast diving legacy as well as newly emerging tourism experiences such as climbing, are among the government’s top priorities.

GNTO Promotes Attica, Eastern Aegean Islands Through Fam Trips

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this month is hosting a number of journalists and tour operators in Attica and the Eastern Aegean islands.

The Ultimate Experience… @ Kalymnos Int’l Climbing Fest

What better way to experience the beauty of a Greek island if not from above? That’s the idea behind the annual International Kalymnos Climbing Festival, which takes place on October 7-9 this year on the Dodecanese isle.

Greek Gov’t to Cut Some ‘Remote’ Island Air Routes

The government is considering to abolish some state-subsidized airline routes to remote Greek islands, Infrastructure and Transports Minister Christos Spirtzis said this week.

Olympic Air Flights Cancelled Thursday, Feb 4, Due to Work Stoppage

Olympic Air has announced that it is cancelling flights which were due to operate on Thursday, February 4, due to a four-hour stoppage called by the Panhellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunications Officers.
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