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More Landmark Fountains ‘Revive’ in Athens

The Municipality of Athens has revamped three more landmark fountains in neighborhoods near the city center.

United States Now on EU’s Safe List for Travel

The European Council has added the United States to its updated list of countries for which restrictions should be lifted for travel into the EU.

Athens Welcomes the Unveiling of Another ‘Pocket Park’

The Municipality of Athens is creating more innovative “pocket parks” in neighborhoods of the Greek capital.

May 2021 Flight and Passenger Traffic to Greece Improves

Incoming passenger traffic through Greece’s airports picked up this May marking a 673.4% increase compared to the same month in 2020.

Acropolis Museum Turns 12 on Sunday

The Acropolis Museum in Athens on June 20 will celebrate its 12th anniversary and offer reduced admission to all its exhibition areas.

Blue Air Now Operating 17 Weekly Frequencies to 5 Greek Destinations

Blue Air is operating 17 weekly frequencies from Romania to five Greek destinations as part of its 2021 summer schedule.

Greece: Strike to Disrupt Public Transport, Ferry Travel on June 10

Public transport and ferry travel in Greece will see disruption on Thursday, June 10, due to a 24-hour general strike called by private and public sector worker unions.

Greece Ranks 3rd in Europe for Excellent Bathing Water Quality

Greece is among the top three countries in Europe for the excellent quality of its bathing waters, according to the latest European Bathing Water Quality report.

UNWTO Opens Call for ‘Best Tourism Villages’ Initiative

The UNWTO is calling on its member states to present best examples of rural villages harnessing the power of tourism to provide opportunity to local communities.

Twenty Fountains in Athens Get Revamp

The Municipality of Athens has refurbished 20 fountains in the Greek capital’s center and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Anastazia Luxury Suites Promises a Carefree Stay in Athens’ Northern Suburbs

The Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa, located in the northern suburbs of Athens, is open and offering safe and carefree accommodation to its guests.

Selina Theatrou Athens Hotel Ready to Offer Authentic Experiences

The Selina Theatrou Athens is getting ready to reopen its doors and offer hospitality based on the global Selina Hotels concept.

Seven Greek Cities Among Europe’s Top 10 Most Resilient for Summer Travel

Seven Greek cities are among the most resilient destinations in Europe for this summer, according to research by ForwardKeys.

Paros Airport Aiming to Become International Gateway

The Paros Municipality is aiming to turn the island’s upgraded airport into an international gateway.

Event: Thessaloniki Travel Professionals to ‘Connect’ with Hosted Buyers from 15 Countries

Tourism professionals from Thessaloniki and 15 foreign countries will have the opportunity to network at the online ‘CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event’ to be held next week.

Airlines Warn High Cost of Covid-19 Testing Could Delay Tourism Recovery

The high cost of Covid-19 testing requirements could thwart the tourism industry’s recovery, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Elefsina Archaeological Site Upgrade to be Completed in 2022

Works for the upgrade of the Elefsina archaeological site, located near Athens, are expected to be completed by 2022.

Alonissos Mayor Calls for Creation of ‘One of a Kind’ Underwater Archaeological Park

Alonissos Mayor Petros Vafinis has proposed the creation of an underwater archaeological park – the first of its kind in Greece.

Airlines Urge Countries to Apply WHO Covid-19 Travel Management Proposals

The global airlines industry is calling on governments to comply with Covid-19 recommendations on international travel from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Airbnb, Booking, VRBO Agree to Comply with Greek Tax Laws

Greece’s national revenue body has made an agreement with short-term rental operators Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO for compliance to local tax laws.