Destinations news

Germany has announced that it will move Crete and the South Aegean islands on its Covid-19 “high risk” travel list as of August 24.

Corfu is Europe’s best destination for a wellness-inspired city break, according to a study by Radical Storage.

Evia tourism professionals affected by the recent fires that burned most of the northern part of the island, are calling for additional non-returnable relief measures.

Eight in 10 foreign travelers to Western Crete said they feel safe with regard to Covid-19 and expressed their satisfaction with overall adherence to health protocols.

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.

A competition calling for architectural proposals for the overhaul of Thessaloniki’s central Aristotelous Square has been completed.

Greece is adding major tourism projects to its strategic investments program which foresees fast-track procedures.

Evia residents and business owners impacted by the devastating fires will receive financial support in the coming days, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.

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.

Greece said this week that a “European approach” was required to address the Afghanistan crisis and imminent appeals for asylum and access to the EU.

Rhodes’ gastronomy and wines were recently promoted to Italy through an extensive feature published in Italian monthly magazine “Bell’ Europa”.

Astir Palace Vouliagmeni is actively supporting the residents of Greece’s fire-hit areas by offering food and other essential goods.

Tourism flows to Greece in August picked up pace despite Covid-19 and the devastating fires this month, driven by a strong demand in Europe.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said he would see to it that additional aid would be extended to tourism enterprises and employees affected by the fires on Evia.

The Piraeus Port Authority is aiming to implement a series of actions that will upgrade the country’s largest port bringing it in line with “green” policies.

The Archaeological Museum of Delphi has included new signs and virtual reality programs to make its collection more accessible to persons with disabilities.

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 …

Two Greek islands – Crete and Rhodes – are top destinations of choice for travelers in addition to the Balearic Islands, according to holiday operator TUI Group.

The Municipality of Athens is renovating the lower part of Syntagma Square in the center of the Greek capital.

An exhibition dedicated to Greek opera legend Maria Callas is open at the Achillion Museum on the island of Corfu.