Culture Greece to Put Parthenon Marbles Issue Back on the Table After Brexit by Maria Paravantes 31 January 2020 by Maria Paravantes 31 January 2020 With Britain’s departure from the EU, Greece will intensify its efforts to bring back the Parthenon Marbles to their original home. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Pending Waterway Bill Tabled in Greek Parliament by Maria Paravantes 28 January 2020 by Maria Paravantes 28 January 2020 A draft law foreseeing the establishment of waterways in Greece has been tabled in parliament, awaiting ratification. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Deloitte Study Highlights Greek Shipping Sector’s Impact by Maria Paravantes 27 January 2020 by Maria Paravantes 27 January 2020 The importance of the Greek shipping fleet in terms of contribution to the Greek economy was the focus of a Deloitte study presented in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Authorities at a Loss Over Refugee Crisis by Maria Paravantes 13 January 2020 by Maria Paravantes 13 January 2020 Municipal authorities on the Aegean islands impacted by the increasing influx of refugees are calling on the government to take immediate action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials Larissa: A Central Greece City Break Destination in the Making by Maria Paravantes 30 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 30 December 2019 Larissa stakeholders in tourism and trade are now joining forces to attract tourism to the region with a focus on culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greek Decision to Remove Thessaloniki Metro Station Finds Triggers Uproar by Maria Paravantes 20 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 20 December 2019 The decision to transfer a section of an ancient Roman road discovered during excavation works for Thessaloniki’s metro, has triggered the angered reaction of archaeologists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Kalamata Pays Tribute to Olive Oil with Music, Nutrition, Know-how by Maria Paravantes 20 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 20 December 2019 The potential of extra virgin olive oil, Greece’s most prized product and export, was featured during a tribute event held recently in Kalamata, marking World Olive Oil Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality EU Court Rules Against French Hoteliers’ Airbnb Claim by Maria Paravantes 19 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 19 December 2019 The EU’s highest court has rejected a French hotels association suit against Airbnb, ruling that the home-sharing platform is not required to hold a real estate agent’s licence in order … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2019 Year in Review - GTP Greek Investments Minister Says Works on Hellinikon to Start ‘As Planned’ in 2020 by Maria Paravantes 19 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 19 December 2019 The Hellinikon project will move ahead as planned despite the recent delays, according to Greek Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Short-term Rental Market Uneasy over Legal Actions by Maria Paravantes 10 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 10 December 2019 An unclear framework governing short-term rentals in Greece, has led dozens of home owners to take legal action against Airbnb-style activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fishing Tourism in Greece: An Untapped Resource by Maria Paravantes 6 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 6 December 2019 Despite having a legal framework in place since 2015, Greece still hasn’t tapped into the vast potential of sustainable fishing tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AirBaltic Brings Magnetic Latvia Closer to Greece by Maria Paravantes 3 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 3 December 2019 If the cards are played right, Latvia is bound to become a go-to destination in the coming years with airBaltic paving the way. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Singapore Airlines Launches New A350 Out of Istanbul Airport by Maria Paravantes 2 December 2019 by Maria Paravantes 2 December 2019 Singapore Airlines aims to offer less jet lag and more fuel efficiency with its Airbus A350-900LR which was recently launched out of Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws ‘Uncooperative’ Short-term Rental Platforms May Face Stiff Fines in Greece by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2019 by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2019 Home sharing platforms operating in Greece, which fail to provide information requested by the country’s tax authority, may soon be faced with hefty fines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates The New ‘Editor Athens Hotel’ Aims to Offer Hip Hospitality by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2019 by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2019 The four-star Editor Hotel Athens has opened its doors near the city’s landmark sites to offer visitors an urban getaway in the heart of the bustling Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Mulls New Measures to Clamp Down on Illegal Home Sharing by Maria Paravantes 18 November 2019 by Maria Paravantes 18 November 2019 Aiming to address tax evasion, Greece is preparing to introduce stringent measures for undeclared home sharing activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Peloponnese Chambers Join Forces to Promote Tourism, Agrifood by Maria Paravantes 18 November 2019 by Maria Paravantes 18 November 2019 Tourism and the primary sector with emphasis on agrifood were at the center of this year’s Peloponnisos Expo held in the city of Tripoli. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece – China Cement Ties with 16 Strategic Deals by Maria Paravantes 12 November 2019 by Maria Paravantes 12 November 2019 Greece and China paved the way for strong partnerships in dozens of areas during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Re-examines Golden Visa Scheme to Boost Investments by Maria Paravantes 12 November 2019 by Maria Paravantes 12 November 2019 Greece is moving ahead with changes in its investor visa scheme that may include a fluctuating minimum investment requirement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites New Working Group to Examine Acropolis Area Building Limits by Maria Paravantes 6 November 2019 by Maria Paravantes 6 November 2019 A new working group has been set up and tasked with re-examining building terms and limits applicable to the Acropolis area in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail