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Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura presented the national and regional tourism policy that sees to promote Crete as a 365 days a year destination.

The Piraeus Port Authority almost tripled its profit after tax to €4.4 million in the first half of 2017 compared to €1.6 million during the same period in 2016.

Athens is a modern vibrant city that offers many things to experience as a contemporary art stage, according to the Greek capital’s mayor, Georgios Kaminis.

Travel has not been hindered by fears of terrorism but destination choices have changed, according to a survey by IPK International on behalf of ITB Berlin.

Golden Star Ferries has submitted a request to the Coastal Transportation Council to continue its Rafina-Syros ferry connection all year round.

Celestyal Cruises has appointed Andrew Magowan as the company’s new vice president commercial in the European region with a focus on the UK market.

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Leandros Pempos, Greece’s Regional Manager for Sommet Education of Les Roches and Glion.

A concert under the theme, “China Meets Greece”, featuring musicians from Greece, China and Spain will be held on September 26 at the Athens Concert Hall.

Angela Merkel is set to remain Germany’s chancellor for a fourth consecutive term, as the CDU/CSU alliance has won 33% of the vote in the parliamentary elections.

The completion of the so-called north road axis, the airport at Kastelli and peripheral roadway networks are the top priorities for authorities on Crete.

The EIB and Eurobank have signed a €150 million loan agreement to finance eligible projects undertaken by SMEs and midcaps operating in Greece.

Qatari state company Al Rayyan has said that it will cancel investment activities in Greece because the country’s “attitude towards investors is negative”.

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada entered into force provisionally on September 21.

A group of tourism professionals from the UK, specializing in congress tourism, recently visited Attica to explore its potential as a MICE destination.

The South Aegean Region and Rhodes authorities are seeking ways to boost cruise tourism to the island under the EU’s SIROCCO research program.

After more than a century of research, the ruins of the ancient Temple of Artemis were recently discovered near the town of Amarynthos on Evia.

A wide-scale campaign has kicked with a televised ad aiming to facilitate Thomson’s changeover to TUI, the group announced.

The 2nd “Tinos Challenge: Extreme Edition”, a major sports tourism event featuring the unique landscape of Tinos, will take place on December 2-3.

Due to overwhelming demand, Ryanair is extending its “Santorini Experience” seat sale, allowing customers to book from just €21,99 until midnight Sunday, September 24.

Following an agreement with Boeing, Turkish Airlines recently announced its commitment to order 40 “787-9 Dreamliner” aircraft.