Destinations news Mount Olympus National Park Ticket Idea Sparks Reactions by Maria Paravantes 20 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 20 August 2021 The Greek government is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a fee for admission to Mount Olympus National Park, sparking reactions from environmentalists and recreation groups. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Draws Up Regeneration Plan for Fire-hit Northern Evia by Maria Paravantes 18 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 18 August 2021 Evia residents and business owners impacted by the devastating fires will receive financial support in the coming days, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Crete Covid-19 Cases Soar, New Lockdown-style Measures Ordered by Maria Paravantes 18 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 18 August 2021 Greek authorities have ordered strict Covid-19 measures for Rethymno, Crete, and extended measures in Chania and Heraklion until August 25, after a spike in coronavirus cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Athens View Balcon: A Delicious Break at Elia Ermou Hotel by Maria Paravantes 17 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 17 August 2021 The Elia Ermou Athens and its in-house restaurant, the Athens View Balcon, are a welcome addition to the Greek capital’s hotel scene. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Slams British Museum for Lack of Care, Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles by Maria Paravantes 16 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 16 August 2021 Greece says British Museum is not caring for the Parthenon Marbles and calls for their return to their homeland. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Rising Covid-19 Cases in Greece Not Tourism-related by Maria Paravantes 13 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 13 August 2021 The rise in Covid-19 cases in Greece over the past few weeks cannot be attributed to inbound travelers, says infectious disease expert Charalambos Gogos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Northern Evia Professionals Launch Tourism Campaign After Fires by Maria Paravantes 13 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 13 August 2021 Tourism professionals on the Greek island of Evia, which saw thousands of hectares of woodland ravaged by fires, have launched an online campaign to raise awareness and garner support to rebuild … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Says Saving Lives a Priority in Natural Disasters by Maria Paravantes 12 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 12 August 2021 Protecting all forms of life in natural disasters is a key priority, said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday in the aftermath of the country’s worst fires in decades. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Challenges and Chances Ahead for Greece’s Coastal Shipping by Maria Paravantes 11 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 11 August 2021 Greece’s coastal shipping sector suffered a blow in the last year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic with the renewal of its fleet being an urgent priority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Minister Presents Actions to Restore Athens’ Fire-hit Tatoi Estate by Maria Paravantes 11 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 11 August 2021 The Greek Culture Ministry has presented restoration actions that are planned to address the damage caused by recent forest fires to the 4,000-hectare royal estate at Tatoi. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece in State of Emergency as Fires Rage On by Maria Paravantes 6 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 6 August 2021 Greece declared a state of emergency on Thursday until August 9 as dozens of fires continued to burn in the wider Athens area, on Evia island, in Central and Northern … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Struggles to Save Olympics Birthplace as More Fires Break Out by Maria Paravantes 5 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 5 August 2021 As temperatures continue to soar in Greece, firefighters are battling forest fires in various parts of the country, including near Ancient Olympia and its temples. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Forest Fires Rage on Flared by Heatwave by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2021 by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2021 Dozens of forests fires have broken out across Greece in conditions of extreme heat with the largest at the northwest Athens suburb of Varibobi and Evia island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Pushes for Covid-19 Vaccination with New Incentives and Laws by Maria Paravantes 23 July 2021 by Maria Paravantes 23 July 2021 Greek authorities are introducing a new round of Covid-19 incentives and measures including mandatory vaccination for certain groups. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EU, US, UK Condemn Turkey’s Aggressive Actions on Cyprus by Maria Paravantes 21 July 2021 by Maria Paravantes 21 July 2021 The EU, UK and US have condemned Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s announcement to re-open and re-settle the formerly invaded area of Varosha in Cyprus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece to Increase Quarantine Hotels, Ship Isolation Cabins by Maria Paravantes 20 July 2021 by Maria Paravantes 20 July 2021 Greek authorities have decided to increase the number of Covid-19 quarantine hotels and ship isolation cabins to address the rise of cases in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Experts Warn of More Mykonos-style Measures for Other Islands by Maria Paravantes 19 July 2021 by Maria Paravantes 19 July 2021 Greek health experts are warning that Covid-19 measures like those imposed on Mykonos over the weekend may be ordered for other Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats EY: More Foreign Investors Betting on Greece by Maria Paravantes 15 July 2021 by Maria Paravantes 15 July 2021 Greece is winning over more foreign investors climbing to 23rd spot in 2020 in Europe from 29th in 2019, according to the latest Ernst & Young (EY) report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Infrastructure, Connectivity Key to Keeping Cruise Companies in Greece by Maria Paravantes 15 July 2021 by Maria Paravantes 15 July 2021 Greece is taking steps to accelerate port infrastructure upgrades and ensure stronger air connectivity in order to handle more cruise ships and passengers in the future, according to Deputy Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thessaloniki’s ONOMA Hotel: Smart, Sexy and Fun by Maria Paravantes 14 July 2021 by Maria Paravantes 14 July 2021 Cool, flexible, pioneering and wallet-friendly luxury in short best describes the ONOMA Hotel, the newest member of Anatolia Hospitality in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail