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Greece’s Association of Cruise Ship Owners met with island mayors, port and local authorities to discuss ways of improving the accommodation of cruise ships.

The Acropolis Museum in Athens every week is hosting masterpieces of ancient Greek theater, as part of “The Stones Speak” cultural program.

The “Petit Paris d’ Athènes 2019” festival, to be held in Athens during November 21–December 1, will combine Greek and French culture in a number of events.

Inner-city neighborhoods such as Exarcheia, Kypseli and Goudi are winning over investors interested in real estate in Athens, according to a study.

Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas visited Hollywood aiming to initiate interest in film productions in the region.

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is calling on the city’s residents to actively join upgrade efforts through the new “Adopt Your City” program.

The winner of a tender for an integrated casino resort at Hellinikon in Athens is expected to be announced in two months.

Athens still has a long way to go before it moves up the newly launched IMD Smart City Index, ranking this year 95th among 102 cities in the world.

A gold mask and dozens of treasures dating back to the second half of the 6th century BC were uncovered in an ancient cemetery in Achlada, in the town of …

Applications for enrollment in the Tourist Guide School of Thessaloniki, for the 2019-2020 year, will open on October 14.

The island of Milos in the Cyclades complex is included on CNN Travel’s list of the most beautiful islands in the world.

The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world’s most visited archaeological sites, will soon offer improved access for the disabled and upgraded lighting.

Greeks wanting to travel to St Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad Region in Russia can now simply apply for an online visa from their home.

Athens’ new Basil & Elise (B&E) Goulandris Foundation Museum opens to the public on Wednesday, showcasing works by prominent Greek and foreign artists.

Hoteliers in Thessaloniki are concerned about a decline in overnight stays recorded in the first eight months of the year.

With Greece’s 2019 cruise figures surpassing those of the previous year, the Greek Tourism Ministry is optimistic regarding the prospects for 2020.

Europe’s first Green Flag Trails Auditor Training Course will take place on the Greek island of Kythera during October 4-11.

Ryanair has announced a new Athens route to Toulouse, France, with a twice-weekly service commencing in March 2020.

CNic Hotels is supporting the 2nd Corfu Half Marathon, the biennial event scheduled to take place on the island on Sunday, September 29.

A revised master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port has been approved by Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee.