Destinations news

Archaeologists in Greece have discovered a clay tablet with an engraved inscription, which is believed to be the oldest written record of Homer’s epic tale, the Odyssey.

The Independent Power Transmission Operator announced a call for tenders for the third phase of an energy link project set to provide power to the Cyclades.

A Greek summer tradition, the annual Athens & Epidaurus Festival is now upon us with dozens of events at major venues across the Greek capital and at Epidaurus.

A much-awaited e-ticketing and access control system has been successfully installed at selected museums and archaeological sites across Greece.

Incoming travelers to Volos’ Nea Aghialos Airport are set to rise by 25-30 percent, in great part due to new flights from the UK and Israel.

Peloponnese Region Governor Petros Tatoulis recently discussed sustainable tourism practices with Martin Barth, CEO of World Tourism Forum Lucerne.

All the more Austrian seniors are choosing Greek destinations for their holidays with two retiree groups having already booked for the 2019-2020 period.

The municipality of Paggaio near Kavala in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, has set its sights on becoming a European City of Sport for 2019.

The Region of Western Greece has announced that it would set up tourism information offices at major entrance points in the area.

French travelers have got a soft spot for travel, with Greece topping their bucket list, pushing Spain and Italy to the side, according to a survey by tourism consultants Protourisme.

Minoan Lines will be handling the Piraeus-Chania ferry route over the summer, according to a decision by the Coastal Shipping Transport Council.

Hostelbay, in collaboration with shipping company Hellenic Seaways, has launched the “Greek Island Pass”, aiming to provide its customers with the best island hopping experience.

RETURN, a newly established non-governmental organization on Thursday, July 5, will hold a protest outside the British Museum in London, to support the campaign for the reunification of the Parthenon …

Thessaloniki authorities expressed their satisfaction over Seajets’ new ferry service connecting the northern city with the Sporades, the Cyclades and Crete.

Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes and the Central Port Authority of Elefsina are examining the creation of an Attica waterway network based in the port town west of Athens.

Buskers are now bringing a flavor of the ancient world to the streets of modern Greece, using traditional instruments to recreate the sounds of yesteryear for tourists and locals alike.

Interest for high-end properties on the Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini, and Paros is peaking this summer, according to an annual report released by Algean Property.

The Greek government must announce a casino license tender by August 31, in order to conclude the privatization of Hellinikon by the end of the year.

The European Commission has announced that Greece and Spain will get an additional 45.6 million euros in emergency aid in order to address refugee flows.

An exact replica of “Nike of Samothrace”, the ancient marble sculpture of Greek goddess Nike will soon be placed on the island of Samothrace in northern Greece.