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Greece Pledges to Restore Confidence in Train Services as Investigations Continue

The Greek government said actions were being taken to ‘clean up’ the railway system so that it could ‘likely’ resume services by the end of the month in ‘absolute safety’.

EU Railway Experts to Visit Athens and Offer Safety Knowhow

Experts from the European Council and the European Union Agency for Railways will be offering Greece knowhow to make its railway safe.

Commission: Greece Referred to EU Court for Failure to Meet Single European Railway Area Directive Requirement

The European Commission clarified that Greece had been referred to the European Court of Justice in February for failure to meet its obligations under the Single European Railway Area Directive.

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.

Tourix Study Reveals Best and Worst Airports in Greece

Greece’s airports have been ranked based on Google user ratings, with Nea Achialos airport named the country’s best and Heraklion airport the worst.

Thessaly Submits Application to UNESCO for Meteora-Pyli to Get Global Geopark Status

The Region of Thessaly has submitted a nomination file to UNESCO for the municipalities of Meteora and Pyli to be recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Le Monde: Meteora Among World’s Must-visit Destinations for 2023

Meteora in Thessaly is included as one of the world’s must-visit destinations on the 2023 Travel List of French newspaper Le Monde.

Ioannina, Epirus to Become Southeast Europe Transport Hub

Ioannina and Epirus are expected to become an important Southeast Europe transport hub, upon the completion of major infrastructure works in the area.

Thessaly Includes Promotion of Culture and Wine in 2023 Tourism Program

Thessaly’s cultural sites and local wines will play a big part in the 2023 tourism promotion program of the northern Greece region.

Greece Aiming for Year-round Direct Flights from Canada

Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries.

Sporades Islands to Take Spotlight at Thessaly Expo in October

Greece’s Sporades islands will be the Honored Destination of the Thessaly Expo.22, a new exhibition that will focus on the region of Thessaly in Central Greece.

Karditsa to Host New ‘Thessaly Expo.22’ Trade Show in October

Karditsa is getting ready to host the “Thessaly Expo.22”, a new trade show that will promote the tourism offerings of the city and the wider region of Thessaly.

Greece Wants to Make Meteora a UNESCO Global Geopark

Greek authorities are taking action to establish the landmark site of Meteora in Thessaly as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Thessaly Moving Forward with Digital Transformation of Tourism, Culture Services

The Region of Thessaly is moving forward with the digital transformation of its services in a number of fields including tourism and culture.

Religious Tourism: Thessaly Region to Create ‘Routes of Faith’

The Thessaly Region has launched “Routes of Faith”, an ambitious tourism project that aims to connect two of Greece’s most significant religious destinations: Meteora and Mount Athos.

Larissa Hoteliers Association Re-elects Irini Papaioannou as President

Greek hotelier Irini Papaioannou has been re-elected as president of the Larissa Hoteliers Association.

Thessaly Upgrading Walking Trails to Develop Hiking Tourism Offering

Aiming to promote hiking tourism in Thessaly, regional authorities have announced the upgrade of hiking trails in Meteora and Mount Koziaka.

ASTA: Greece & Cyprus Chapter Honored at 2021 Global Convention

The ASTA Greece & Cyprus Chapter has been honored as International Chapter of the Year by ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors.

Larissa’s Diachronic Museum Wins in Short Video 2020 International Contest

The Diachronic Museum of Larissa in central Greece is the winner of the Museums in Short 2020 international award, which is dedicated to short videos released by museums.