Destinations news

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking for ways to support Samothrace, following the recent problems that occurred with the island’s ferry connection.

Villages were evacuated and EU aid requested after a fire raged through the Greek island of Evia leaving behind an ecological catastrophe.

Ten European cities have been shortlisted for the 2020 European Capital of Smart Tourism competition, an initiative that aims to promote smart tourism in the EU.

The catamaran Andros Jet, from the fleet of Greek ferry operator Seajets, is scheduled to begin routes to the island of Samothrace from Alexandroupolis.

Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” was nominated by leading airlines and shortlisted for the “World Routes Airport Marketing Awards”.

Exarcheia, οne of Greece’s most notorious inner-city neighborhoods, is slated to enter an urban regeneration program to be implemented by the Athens Municipality.

US actor Leonardo DiCaprio prompted the response of Andros Mayor Theodosis Sousoudis after posting a video of waste from the seabed of Schinias beach.

Twenty-eight lighthouses in Greece will be open to the public on Sunday, August 18, on the occasion of International Lighthouse Day.

Marina Chios SA will for the next 40 years manage the marina on the island of Chios after the concession agreement was recently signed.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has agreed on a “strategic cooperation” with Fraport Greece to promote the destinations that are home to the 14 airports managed by the company.

On the occasion of the August 15 national holiday and full moon, the Region of Attica has listed many destinations for all to discover and experience unique events.

The popular island of Mykonos continues to hold strong this season, while other favorite jet set destinations appear to have decreased their hotel rates.

Greece’s government will be implementing a new model for the development of 10 state-owned ports, according to the Greek Shipping Minister.

Five 2,000-year-old shipwrecks have been discovered near the Greek islet of Levitha with very significant finds, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

The 10th Amorgos Tourism Film Festival, which will take place October 31-November 5 on Amorgos, has opened its submission period until August 20.

A number of cultural events will take place on August 15 at Greece’s archaeological sites and museums to mark the full moon celebrations.

A partial ban on the notorious quad bikes, seen in dozens roaming the Greeks islands during the summer months, has been lifted.

A number of sites in Thessaloniki will “star” next to the contestants of this year’s Haute Monde Mrs. India Worldwide beauty pageant in October.

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and Hard Rock International are said to have expressed interest for a license to operate a casino on the Hellinikon premises in Greece.

The redevelopment of the islet of Skorpios in Greece will be completed in about three years time, according to the owner, Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev.