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The Air France-KLM Group is once again participating in the Posidonia shipping exhibition that is running at the Athens Metropolitan Expo.

The historic Grande Albergo delle Rose hotel on the Greek island of Rhodes is welcoming the summer season with a new look and upgraded dining outlets.

“Greece leads the world in shipping,” said EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean opening the first post-Covid “Posidonia 2022” shipping exhibition in Athens.

Ways of further strengthening ties between Greece and Armenia were discussed during Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki’s visit to Yerevan.

A series of projects which will redefine Athens are entering implementation, it was announced at the 5th ITC 2022 Infrastructure & Transportation Conference held in the Greek capital.

Air traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) is on a path of recovery, with the number of flights gradually increasing.

Greece’s welcoming of passenger traffic from major international markets boosted the turnover of its Duty Free shops in May.

Greece has included online platforms Expedia and Booking in its marketing drive to promote its destinations to the international travel market.

Air Transat, Canada’s leisure carrier, has restarted its seasonal service to Athens from both Montreal and Toronto airports until October.

Aiming to make its beaches accessible to all, the Kalamata Municipality is installing special SEATRAC mobility ramps for people with disabilities.

The Greek Transport Ministry has launched an information campaign to promote the use of bicycles in Athens and their transportation on means of public transport.

Greece is moving ahead with the immediate reinforcement of its consular services in India to meet the increase in visa applications for travel.

Mediterranean destinations are showing the fastest rates of tourism recovery having recouped nearly 75% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels in terms of arrivals, says the UNWTO.

Τhe Thessaloniki Port Authority has revised upwards its figures from an expected 180% increase in cruise ship arrivals to a 250% rise.

Italy set a precedent on Saturday, June 4, returning to Greece an artefact removed from the Parthenon frieze known as the “Fagan fragment”.

Air Europa this summer will be offering more than 28,000 seats on the Athens-Madrid route, exceeding pre-pandemic capacity.

Greece is shifting its tourism strategy to showcase lesser-known destinations and attract foreign investments, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece is taking revolutionary steps to address climate change, incorporating all the tools technology has provided to lead the way, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

One of the country’s most-visited sites, the Corinth Canal will be re-opening in July, entering a new era with the parallel launch of a portal and e-commerce services.

Attiko Metro’s expansion works include a metro stop at the popular Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, which houses the Greek National Opera and a 210,000m2 park.