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France Prepares for 2024 Olympics with ‘Soil’ from Ancient Olympia

In the runup to the Paris Olympics 2024, representatives of France’s Terre de Jeux 2024 label visited the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Greece - Ancient Olympia - where they collected 2,024 grams of soil to transport to Paris as a symbolic gesture.

Posted On 16 Sep 2022

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Greece Sees Tourism Bookings for Autumn Going Strong

Greece is ready to extend the tourist season this year with strong bookings all the way to the end of October, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said in an interview to the Greek media.

Posted On 15 Sep 2022

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ACI Europe: Airports in Greece Achieve Full Recovery in July

Airports in Greece have recouped Covid-19 losses fully recovering in July as EU passenger traffic doubles year on year, according to ACI Europe.

Posted On 15 Sep 2022

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Greece Opens New Covid-19 Booster Shot Vaccinations

Vaccinations with the latest booster shot against Covid-19 began on Wednesday in Greece for priority groups with the country’s expert committee also approving the 5th dose for people aged 30-59.

Posted On 14 Sep 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

August Traffic Shoots Up at Regional Airports in Greece

Traffic through 14 regional airports in Greece surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels in August by 9.4% to 5.99 million passengers compared to 5.48 million in the same month in 2019.

Posted On 14 Sep 2022

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Seaplane Port at Lavrio Gets Approval

The construction of a seaplane port southeast of Athens at Lavrio, set to handle hydroplane flights, has received the go-ahead from Greek authorities paving the way for the region of Attica to launch operations.

Posted On 14 Sep 2022

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Jet2 to Boost Seat Availability to South Aegean Islands in 2023

UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced an increase in available air passenger seats to the South Aegean Islands for 2023.

Posted On 14 Sep 2022

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Tourism Ministry Invites Northern Europeans to Spend Winter in Greece

The Greek Tourism Ministry is appealing to Northern Europeans, mainly pensioners, to spend the winter in Greece where the weather is mild.

Posted On 13 Sep 2022

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Investing in Brand Name ‘Greece’ Key for Future of Tourism, Say Experts

Investing in Greece’s strong reputation as a leading tourist destination is key for the future of the tourism sector into the new era, according to experts.

Posted On 13 Sep 2022

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greek PM Announces €5.5bn in Measures to Deal with ‘Hard’ Winter Ahead

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new round of relief measures budgeted at 5.5 billion euros for 2022 and 2023 aimed at supporting Greeks.

Posted On 12 Sep 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Tourism Ministry Discusses Thessaloniki Accessibility Issues

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to ensure Thessaloniki’s infrastructure, hotels and attractions are accessible to people with disabilities.

Posted On 08 Sep 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Hotels Top GRI Guest Satisfaction Index in July

Visitors to Greece were satisfied with the quality and services provided by Greek hotels in July, according to the latest data released by INSETE.

Posted On 07 Sep 2022

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Thessaloniki Prepares for New Era with 30 Landmark Projects

Thessaloniki is getting ready to enter the new era with at least 30 key projects, including the metro and a new airport terminal.

Posted On 07 Sep 2022

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Region to Promote Attica Wines in US, Canada, Japan

The Attica Region will be taking action to promote wines produced in the area to countries abroad including the United States, Canada and Japan.

Posted On 07 Sep 2022

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Greece Counting on Marine Tourism to Support the Economy

Greece is counting on marine tourism to create added value for the Greek tourist product, opportunities for growth, and new jobs for local communities.

Posted On 05 Sep 2022

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Greek Culture Ministry Hands Over Restored Sikinos Monument

The Culture Ministry has restored the Monument of Episkopi on Sikinos, which has also received a European Heritage/Europa Nostra award for 2022.

Posted On 05 Sep 2022

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World’s Most Powerful Passports: Greece Ranks 8th

The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the Henley Passport Index, offering its holders visa-free access to 185 countries.

Posted On 29 Aug 2022

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Study: Travelers Name Greece Top Pick in Europe for its Beaches

Greece is the most popular European country for beach lovers this year, according to the Best Beaches Index 2022 released by Holidu.

Posted On 25 Aug 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Tourism Ministry Promotes Visits to Wineries, Breweries, Olive Mills

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a framework for tourist visits to Greece’s wineries, breweries, cheese factories and olive mills.

Posted On 25 Aug 2022

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Greece’s Agrafa Mountains Given High Protection Status

The mountains of Agrafa, the southernmost part of the Pindus range in Central Greece, have been given high protection status by the Environment Ministry banning all forms of construction.

Posted On 25 Aug 2022

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