Destinations news

Greece’s Archaeological Council has given its approval for the regeneration of the park and archaeological site at Plato’s Academy in Athens.

The Acropolis Rally’s return to Greece is considered very important for the country’s promotion abroad, according to a poll conducted by Prorata.

The Arcadia Chamber is planning to create an online platform to promote the area’s destinations, experiences and products to potential visitors.

The first section of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens will open its doors this June, according to an announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry.

The European Commission has registered Cyprus’ halloumi cheese as a protected designation of origin (PDO) product to safeguard its name against misuse.

The Chamber of Arcadia in Greece will partner with the Chamber of Guiyang in China to promote common initiatives in tourism.

The Greek island of Rhodes has welcomed its first tourists as part of a pilot holiday program organized by a Dutch tour operator.

The Arcadia Chamber has launched a new campaign that aims to promote the area’s tourism offerings and year-round destinations.

The Hellenic Film Commission has launched a Location Scouting Support Program to attract foreign film and TV productions to Greece.

The Municipality of Piraeus is inviting professional and amateur photographers to share their view of the city through a photo contest running under the hashtag #My_Piraeus.

Greek authorities have announced that retail stores in Thessaloniki and Achaia will re-open to consumers as of April 12 under Covid-19-secure guidelines.

The South Aegean Region has secured additional funding for the construction of the Diachronic Archaeological Museum of Tilos.

The International Rhodes Marathon is taking place this year as a month-long virtual event until May 9.

The Greek islands of Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos and Tinos, have been included on ‘Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites 2021’ list released by Europa Nostra.

Aiming to promote the vineyards and wines of the island of Kefalonia, seven local wineries joined forces and formed the Kefalonia Winemakers Association.

The Municipality of Athens will soon operate its first modern shelter for stray animals in the district of Votanikos.

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the development of Crete’s port of Heraklion.

The Piraeus Port Authority has announced plans to create a new playground and bicycle lane at the city’s port for residents and visitors.

Greece’s General Secretariat of Civil Protection has announced that shops in the regional units of Thessaloniki, Kozani and Achaia will not open on April 5.

The Guardian has selected 10 crowd-free Greek islands and coastlines that can offer travelers “a taste of true Greek culture”.