Destinations news

Priority zones for pedestrians and cyclists are set to be announced in the coming period as works for the ambitious Athens city walk project are set to begin.

As part of its anti-graffiti campaign, the Municipality of Athens has cleaned the walls of the city’s old “Pil Poul” hat factory, a historic building in the Thision district.

Greece and Italy have entered into a maritime agreement that defines the exclusive economic zones of the two countries, allowing them to explore and exploit hydrocarbon resources in the area.

Greece finds itself yet again among the top 5 countries in Europe for the fine quality of its bathing waters, shows a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Cyprus has re-opened to tourists, easing further its Covid-19 restrictions and launching its user-friendly Cyprus Flight Pass platform to facilitate travel.

Greek civil protection authorities are gearing up with more staff, new planes and improved infrastructure to address the potential outbreak of wildfires.

Thessaloniki’s highly anticipated metro is set to begin routes in 2023, the northern port city’s mayor, Konstantinos Zervos, has announced.

Athens is opening up to cyclists with two new bike routes, according to plans of the Greek Environment Ministry.

The Greek island of Amorgos will be the filming location of a new movie based on the novel “Tochter” by Lucy Fricke.

The beach of Monolithi in Preveza, Greece, ranks first on the list of the “Safest Beaches in Europe for a Summer Holiday in 2020” recently released by EBD.

The 85th Thessaloniki International Fair 2020, scheduled to take place in the Greek northern port city during September 5-13, will run under strict health protocols.

Travelers infected with Covid-19 during their holidays to Cyprus, will have healthcare-related costs covered by the government, Cypriot authorities have announced.

Thessaloniki authorities this year are counting on road arrivals to offset the negative impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on tourism.

Spain will reopen to international travelers on July 1 with enhanced Covid-19-related health rules in place.

The Xenia property at Karteros beach in Heraklion, Crete, has been reclaimed by the Public Properties Company (ETAD) from squatters.

The Greek Ministry of Migration will provide 2 million euros for the creation of a tourism campaign to promote the Greek islands hit by the migration crisis.

A large part of Athens’ center will be closed off to cars after Greek authorities decided to restrict traffic to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Three new Athens metro stations along the Piraeus-bound blue line are set to open in July, according to the Greek Transport Ministry.

Greece ranks second, among 47 countries, on the 2020 Blue Flag quality award list for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats.

The Greek island of Syros is introduced by the Daily Mail as an undiscovered destination, ideal for summer holidays.