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Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided that a hotel constructed in the center of Athens, blocking the view to the Acropolis, will be required to demolish its two top floors.

Greece is among the countries that German newspaper Bild proposes as “safe destinations” for summer holidays this year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Flisvos Marina, located near the center of Athens, has taken action to support health professionals managing the Covid-19 situation and help cover the needs of vulnerable groups.

The Municipality of Piraeus has launched the #PiraeusfromHome campaign to promote the port city’s unique features and locations.

Germany’s “Tauchen” travel magazine highlights Leros, a tiny Greek island in the Dodecanese, as a prime diving destination due to its underwater treasures.

Fireworks will be set off at the stroke of midnight on Holy Saturday in seven parts of Athens center, as an alternative way to celebrate the Orthodox Easter in the …

Greek Orthodox Easter this weekend will be held behind closed doors and at home in efforts to combat the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Greek officials.

The latest issue of Swedish travel magazine Vagabond looks to inspire travel to Greece after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Municipality of Aristotle in Halkidiki has launched an electronic guide in English with useful information on the area’s 13 hiking routes.

Santorini, one of Greece’s most popular destinations, is on the list of the “7 most beautiful islands on the planet” of Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) Middle East.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has released a video of a VR travel application, aiming to promote the city’s sites to potential travelers to visit once it’s safe to travel again.

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau has presented a new video promoting the MICE tourism profile of Thessaloniki, aiming to maintain its momentum as a conference destination.

The Region of Attica invites all on a virtual travel escape to warm up for when the time comes and its destinations and offerings “will be here to welcome you”.

The main challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic on Greece’s small islands were discussed between GNTO President Angela Gerekou and members of the Hellenic Small Islands Network.

The Greek ski centers in Parnassos and in Pella will remain closed for the rest of the ski season, aiming to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a nomination file for the inscription of the August 15 religious celebrations of the villages of Syrrako and Vlasti on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage …

Greek authorities have imposed a strict curfew on the residents of Mykonos for the next 14 days, in efforts to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

The Telegraph’s travel editor Oliver Smith says Greece is the first holiday destination he intends to visit when the Covid-19 crisis ends.

Local authorities in Volos, central Greece, have decided to ban access to the city’s waterfront, as part of efforts to avoid the further spread of Covid-19.

The mayors of a number of Greek islands are urging the government to tighten current travel restrictions ahead of Greek Orthodox Easter, in efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.