Destinations news

The Greek island of Zakynthos stands among Thomas Cook’s top five busiest destinations for summer 2019, according to the company.

Greece’s highest court has approved a presidential decree covering the terms of the Hellinikon master plan, including the construction of six skyscrapers along the Athenian Riviera.

Prominent personalities, key opinion leaders and influencers from all over the world will gather at Costa Navarino in Messinia, in October for the “Democracy & Spirituality Weekend”.

The newly-established Agora Residence, located on Chios in the northern Aegean, recently opened its doors to welcome its guests for the summer season.

Recent discoveries on the islet of Daskalio, off Keros, in the Cyclades, may hold the secret to the birth of Ancient Greece, according to archaeologists.

The Tourism Ministry has announced measures aimed at promoting Halkidiki’s tourism offerings to its target markets.

The Castle of Skyros, located on the highest point of the island’s main town, has reopened to the public after remaining closed for 18 years.

The island of Milos in the Cyclades, has been voted as the Best Island in Europe for 2019, by the readers of US travel magazine Travel + Leisure (T+L).

The long delayed “Hellinikon” project for the development of Athens’ former airport into a multipurpose hub, has moved to the top of the new Greek government’s agenda.

The Acropolis site will now have a permanent doctor on duty, nursing personnel and a standby ambulance, according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

A piece of skull found in Mani, Southern Greece, appears to be the oldest human fossil ever found outside Africa, according to scientists.

Greece’s tourism confederation SETE has joined forces with the EBRD for a pilot destination management plan running on the islands of Rhodes and Santorini.

The Greek government declared a state of emergency for Halkidiki, after gale-force winds stormed through on Wednesday night, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens injured.

Three key cultural and tourism projects in the Thessaly Region have secured 4.4 million euros in EU funding for upgrades.

Greek and Italian food experts got together for the ‘Avli Meets Donoussa’ event with the aim to showcase Cyclades products and flavors.

The unique beaches of Naxos are featured in an article, which was recently published on the website of the “Evening Standard”, UK’s free daily newspaper.

Three sites in Western Greece have secured 7.5 million euros in EU funding for restoration, preservation and maintenance works.

Restoration and support works on the Kasta tomb at the Amphipolis site in northern Greece, are set to be completed by August.

A 1934 silo on the port of Piraeus is set to be converted into a Museum of Underwater Antiquities, following the scheme’s approval by Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee.

The Municipality of Lipsi in Greece has announced plans to do away with single-use plastic water cups and straws and replace them with eco-friendly alternatives.