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Greece can become a global leader in luxury yachting in 2022, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) Secretary General George Vernicos.

A 40,000 seat football stadium and the development of public spaces in the suburb of Votanikos are the main priorities of a highly-anticipated overhaul project of the Municipality of Athens.

The Greek Culture Ministry has secured funds of 11.6 million euros for the preservation of monuments that are part of the Cultural Routes program in Northern Greece.

Divine Property, a leading real estate, accommodation and luxury property management company, has opened new offices in Paleo Faliro, Athens.

Air Austral, the flag carrier of the French region of Réunion, has appointed Goldair as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece.

HELMEPA is coordinating the new Sea Guardians program that aims to protect the seas and collect data on marine protected species and pollution hot spots.

Sommet Education launches fast-track career-impact Executive Programs at Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education.

In solidarity with Ukraine, Greece announced that it would open 50,000 jobs in tourism to Greek expatriates or to Ukrainian refugees.

Total passenger numbers to and from Europe are expected to reach 86 percent of pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2022, before making a full recovery in 2024, says IATA.

Russia has introduced a restriction on the operation of flights by carriers from 36 countries.

Greece aims to further develop yachting and sailing tourism through a series of actions that include modernizing marinas and upgrading infrastructure.

Restoration projects to the Acropolis in Athens will be carried out over a period of four years with funds from the “Greece 2.0” recovery plan.

Fifty-five antiquities valued at more than $20 million have been repatriated to Greece from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

Thessaloniki, Greece, this summer will welcome the opening of the Monasty hotel, a member of the Autograph Collection by Marriott International.

The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki traveled to Denmark and Sweden and promoted the destination’s tourism offerings to Scandinavian travel professionals.

The Greek government announced that it is suspending the issuance or renewal of residence permits for investment purposes for citizens of the Russian Federation.

Greece will welcome refugees arriving from Ukraine and offer them residence and work permits, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Airbnb has offered free, short-term housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.

Greece has four major challenges to meet in order to successfully protect its marine environment and achieve sustainability, it was announced at the 2nd Blue Economy Forum.

The Municipality of Athens has announced the restoration of the landmark “Klonaridi Villa”, a historic building in the area of Patissia.