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ITB Berlin 2024: Information on Transport Strikes Starting Thursday, March 7

Information on travel disruptions during the ITB Berlin travel trade show starting from March 7 due to strikes.

General Strike in Greece May Ground All Flights on February 28

Flights are expected to be grounded in Greece on Wednesday, February 28, due to a general strike announced.

Air Fare Hikes Create Controversy Between Airports and Airlines

The cost of air fares in relation to inflation has led to a disagreement between Europe’s airports and airlines.

Piraeus Port Upgrade and Expansion Works to Resume

Greece’s Environment Ministry approved environmental terms for improvements at Piraeus Port.

Thessaly: Cycling Path Network in Karditsa to Get Expansion

The Thessaly Region has given the go-ahead for the expansion of the cycling path network in Karditsa.

South Aegean Islands Want Landing Slots for Smaller Planes

The governor of the South Aegean Region is requesting landing slots at the islands’ airports to handle smaller aircraft.

Aviation: EU – Southeast Asia Bloc Sign Open Skies Agreement

The EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a landmark agreement that will connect the two regions through direct flights.

July-August Uber Demand Rises in Greece

Uber saw an increase in demand in Greece during the summer with the number of inbound travelers in July turning on their app up by 127% over the same month in 2019.

Regional Airport Operator Fraport Greece Marks Five Years of Action

Fraport Greece, the company managing 14 Greek regional airports, recently marked a five-year milestone with its 440-million-euro investment program moving full-speed ahead for upgrade works across its network of operations.

Athens Municipality Joins Next Phase for City’s Metro Line 4

Athens Metro Line 4 entered a new phase after the Municipality of Athens said it would proceed with landscaping works after the project’s completion.

Greece Launches International Tender for New Concession of Attiki Odos

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the new concession of Attiki Odos, a 70km motorway system in Attica.

Greek Digital Ministry Invites Municipalities to Get Ready for ‘Smart Cities’ Program

The Ministry of Digital Governance is inviting 17 of Greece’s largest municipalities to submit their strategic plans to participate in the announced “Smart Cities” program.

PM Revises Upward Greece’s 2021 Economic Growth Forecast to 5.9%

Greece’s economic growth forecast for 2021 has been revised upwards from 3.6% to 5.9%, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced.

July Brings More Traffic Through 14 Greek Regional Airports

Traffic through 14 regional Greek airports picked up pace in the first half of the year boosting performance for Fraport Group.

Greece Inks Deal for Metro Line 4 to Cover Athens’ Commuting Needs

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has finalized an agreement for the construction of Athens’ Metro Line 4 with Alstom SA, paving the way for works to begin soon.

New Stations for Athens Metro Line 3 Ready by Summer 2022

Three new stations of the Athens metro line 3 will open to commuters by the summer of 2022, according to Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis.

Fraport Airport Upgrade Project in Greece Sends Message of Trust to Investors 

Fraport's decision to invest in the upgrade of 14 regional airports in Greece is sending a loud message to global investors who are interested in doing business in the country.

Greece Enters New Era of Transport with 14 Upgraded Airports

Greece is moving in the next era of tourism and transport after upgrading 14 regional airports to meet the increasing demand.

Greek PM: Regional Airport Upgrades An Investment in Tourism

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece was entering a new era thanks to a 440-million-euro investment by Fraport in the upgrade of 14 regional airports.

Fraport Greece Bets on Makedonia Airport Potential

Fraport Greece has high hopes for Makedonia Airport which serves the northern port of Thessaloniki, the country’s second largest city.