Destinations news Athens Metro Lines 2 and 3 Extend Weekend Service Hours Until 2 AM by GTP editing team 1 November 2024 by GTP editing team 1 November 2024 The Athens Metro has extended the Friday and Saturday night service for Lines 2 and 3 until 2:00 AM. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Road Arrivals Jump 17.5% in September, 14.5% in First Nine Months by GTP editing team 30 October 2024 by GTP editing team 30 October 2024 Road tourism to Greece continued its strong performance in September as well as throughout the first nine months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel INSETE: Greece Sees 1.6 Million More Air Arrivals in January-September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 October 2024 by GTP editing team 25 October 2024 Greece saw a significant increase in foreign arrivals — both by air and road — during January-September. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greek Rail Network to Undergo Major Modernization with EIB Support by GTP editing team 24 October 2024 by GTP editing team 24 October 2024 To improve the safety, punctuality, and sustainability of its railway network, Greece has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to shape rail investments over the next two … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Prepares to Welcome New Metro on November 30 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 by GTP editing team 23 October 2024 The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation has confirmed that the Thessaloniki Metro will begin operations as planned on November 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Ministry Announces Sustainable Transportation Strategy for Attica by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 by GTP editing team 15 October 2024 Greek authorities are currently drafting a new strategic plan for transportation for the Region of Attica. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica’s Public Transport Boosted by 35 New Eco-Friendly Buses by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 by GTP editing team 14 October 2024 Thirty-five new environmentally friendly buses have been added to the public transportation fleet in the Region of Attica. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Avis Greece Marks 10 Years of Success, Growth and Innovation by Asimina Doumani 8 October 2024 by Asimina Doumani 8 October 2024 Car rental company Avis celebrated a decade of successful operations, with estimated revenues exceeding 350 million euros in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Uber Sees Record Growth in Greece Thanks to Booming Tourism by GTP editing team 7 October 2024 by GTP editing team 7 October 2024 Uber reported record growth in its services in the Greek market during the summer of 2024, driven by an increase in tourist arrivals and an extended tourism season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation EU Report Highlights Benefits of Rail Competition on Prices and Sustainability by GTP editing team 3 October 2024 by GTP editing team 3 October 2024 A European Commission report on rail competition is poised to serve as a blueprint for the rail agenda of EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, according to the European Rail Freight … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attiki Odos Highway Toll Price Drops Starting October 6 by GTP editing team 3 October 2024 by GTP editing team 3 October 2024 Tolls on the Attiki Odos ring road in Athens will be reduced from 2.80 euros to 2.50 euros, effective on October 6, as part of a new concession agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Survey Reveals What Greeks Think About their Transportation Options by GTP editing team 2 October 2024 by GTP editing team 2 October 2024 A survey by HIT-CERTH, conducted in cooperation with Uber, identifies the need for improved public transportation in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greece and Georgia Forge Partnership with Mutual Driver’s License Agreement by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 by GTP editing team 30 September 2024 Greece and Georgia have agreed to recognize each other’s drivers’ licenses, with the Greek government also offering know-how to support Georgia’s EU accession process. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news INSETE: Road Arrivals to Greece on Track for New Record in 2024 by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 by GTP editing team 27 September 2024 Road arrivals to Greece are on course for a new record this year, with figures for the January to August 2024 period showing significant growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Faces Limited Train Services on September 26 Due to Strike by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 by GTP editing team 25 September 2024 On September 26, Greece’s train services — including the Suburban Railway — will be suspended or altered due to a 24-hour strike. However, the Athens metro to and from the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation East Attica Welcomes Another 20 New Public Buses, Fleet Renewal on Schedule by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 A total of 50 new buses now on East Attica roads, with Transport Minister Staikouras, deputy minister Economou and OASA CEO, Spiliotopoulos visiting Koropi hub. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Travel App Helps Navigate Traffic to Halkidiki Peninsula by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 by GTP editing team 13 September 2024 A new app provides real-time traffic updates for drivers heading to Halkidiki, improving travel amid Thessaloniki FlyOver construction. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Infrastructure, Transportation Upgraded with New Sustainable Projects by GTP editing team 12 September 2024 by GTP editing team 12 September 2024 Infrastructure Ministry is undertaking a €5.2 billion upgrade of its infrastructure and transport network, featuring 18 projects across the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Hellenic Railways to Acquire Knowhow, Training from Germany’s DB E&C by GTP editing team 10 September 2024 by GTP editing team 10 September 2024 Hellenic Railways (OSE) has signed a Memorandum with German counterpart, to assist in upgrading safety, services and technology for Greece’s railway system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens and Thessaloniki Metro Projects Progress: Timelines and Challenges by GTP editing team 10 September 2024 by GTP editing team 10 September 2024 Greece’s Deputy Minister for Transportation, Nikos Tahiaos, outlined progress on key metro projects in Athens and Thessaloniki, despite ongoing challenges. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail