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The Greek government is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a fee for admission to Mount Olympus National Park, sparking reactions from environmentalists and recreation groups.

Athens Airport and the Benaki Museum present an exhibition dedicated to the official costumes introduced in Greece after the 1821 Greek War of Independence.

Starting Friday, unvaccinated travelers entering Greece from 13 countries will be required to take a Covid-19 test on arrival, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority said.

Greek accommodation services providers saw turnover increase in the second quarter of the year by 452.3% over Q2 2020, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Greece is adding major tourism projects to its strategic investments program which foresees fast-track procedures.

Evia residents and business owners impacted by the devastating fires will receive financial support in the coming days, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.

Greek authorities have ordered strict Covid-19 measures for Rethymno, Crete, and extended measures in Chania and Heraklion until August 25, after a spike in coronavirus cases.

Greece stands to gain significantly if it manages to tap into third age tourism which will create parallel products and contribute to local and the overall economy, according to diaNEOsis.

Investments and exports are expected to boost the Greek economy as Greece and the US enter a renewed period of cooperation.

Greece said this week that a “European approach” was required to address the Afghanistan crisis and imminent appeals for asylum and access to the EU.

Rhodes’ gastronomy and wines were recently promoted to Italy through an extensive feature published in Italian monthly magazine “Bell’ Europa”.

Astir Palace Vouliagmeni is actively supporting the residents of Greece’s fire-hit areas by offering food and other essential goods.

Kenshō Psarou, a luxury resort located on Mykonos, has been nominated for two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards 2021.

The Elia Ermou Athens and its in-house restaurant, the Athens View Balcon, are a welcome addition to the Greek capital’s hotel scene.

Inbound flight activity to Greece surged in July, with international arrivals up by 146.8% against the same month in 2020, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority said.

Greece has opened a platform accepting applications from employees who worked at enterprises that were affected by the massive fires.

Tourism flows to Greece in August picked up pace despite Covid-19 and the devastating fires this month, driven by a strong demand in Europe.

Increasing traveler flows generating demand for tourism services boosted employment in July, according to the Greek labor ministry.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said he would see to it that additional aid would be extended to tourism enterprises and employees affected by the fires on Evia.

Greece says British Museum is not caring for the Parthenon Marbles and calls for their return to their homeland.