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GNTO Shows its Support to Sports Tourism in Greece

“The Greek National Tourism Organization strongly supports sports and cultural tourism,” Angela Gerekou, the organization’s president said during The Authentic Marathon Swim event.

Posted On 08 Sep 2020

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Final Countdown for The Authentic Marathon Swim Event on Evia

Only a few days to go until The Authentic Marathon Swim event, that will take place on Evia, from September 4-6.

Posted On 27 Aug 2020

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Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis inspecting the flood damage in Evia. Photo source: @karamanlis_k

Greece Responds to Evia Flood Disaster with Nine Relief Measures

Greek authorities have announced nine relief actions for the residents of central Evia, which was recently devastated by flash floods.

Posted On 12 Aug 2020

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Greek PM Pledges Compensation for Flood-hit Evia

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged immediate support for those who suffered damages due to flash floods which recently hit Central Evia.

Posted On 10 Aug 2020

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The Authentic Marathon Swim in Greece to Welcome World Class Athletes

Top athletes from all over the world will participate in The Authentic Marathon Swim, a prime sports tourism event to take place on Evia, Greece, during September 4-6.

Posted On 31 Jul 2020

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GNTO Supports Open Water Sports Tourism Events Promoting Greek Islands

Aiming to promote Greece’s islands as leading sports tourism destinations, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will support three major water sport competitions to take place in the summer of 2020.

Posted On 04 Mar 2020

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Evia Hoteliers Reach Out for Aid after Fires Stifle Tourist Flows

Evia hoteliers are calling on the government to support them in restoring tourism flows following the massive fire that devastated the island earlier this month.

Posted On 30 Aug 2019

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Evia’s Artemis Amarysia Sanctuary Produces New Finds

For the first time, excavations on the Greek island of Evia have produced an inscription with the word “Amarynthos” found in Paleochoria, some 2km east of modern-day Amarynthos.

Posted On 23 Aug 2019

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Fire Devastates Evia Leaving Behind Ecological Disaster

Villages were evacuated and EU aid requested after a fire raged through the Greek island of Evia leaving behind an ecological catastrophe.

Posted On 14 Aug 2019

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2012, Chios. Photo © E. Korakaki, WWF Greece

WWF: Mediterranean Countries Must Take Action Against Fires

Mediterranean region countries sadly account for more than 80 percent of Europe’s total burnt land, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Posted On 07 Aug 2019

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Castle of Skyros Reopens After Restoration Works

The Castle of Skyros, located on the highest point of the island’s main town, has reopened to the public after remaining closed for 18 years.

Posted On 15 Jul 2019

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WWF: Europe at Risk of ‘Superfires’ Due to Climate Change

European countries will be faced with stronger faster-spreading fires due to heatwaves and droughts which are a direct result of climate change, says the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Posted On 05 Jul 2019

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Marketing Greece Shares Promo Content with Greek Tourism Market

Marketing Greece has launched its "Content Library", a new digital tool for the promotion of Greek tourism, and is sharing it with the industry.

Posted On 12 Jun 2019

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DMC ‘It’s Greece’ Promotes Services Beyond Borders

Greek Destination Management Company “It’s Greece” recently presented its products and services at two major international tourism exhibitions in Israel and Germany.

Posted On 15 Apr 2019

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Seated female clay figurine. Photo source: Culture Ministry

New Finds Come to the Fore at Artemis Amarysia Sanctuary in Evia, Greece

This year’s excavation activities around the Temple of Artemis Amarysia at Amarynthos on the island of Evia in Greece, have revealed new finds.

Posted On 14 Aug 2018

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The airport of Nea Aghialos in Volos. Photo Source: http://www.volosairport.gr

Volos Airport Welcomes New Flights, Set to Post Rise

Incoming travelers to Volos' Nea Aghialos Airport are set to rise by 25-30 percent, in great part due to new flights from the UK and Israel.

Posted On 09 Jul 2018

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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.

Posted On 18 May 2018

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Greece Expects 30% More Dutch Tourists in 2018

Bookings from the Netherlands to Greece are expected to increase by 30 percent this year, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Posted On 16 Jan 2018

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