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A new study on Athens’ tourism carrying capacity has launched by the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage and the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency.

Greece and Cyprus are exploring ways to promote their religious heritage through the EU’s Re-Cult program.

Heraklion, Ioannina, Kalamata, Trikala and Kozani are looking to join the European Commission’s “100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030” venture.

The Municipality of Athens wrapped up a major cleanup operation and removed graffiti from the walls of buildings in the district of Plaka, near the Acropolis.

The Region of Crete, through an ongoing campaign, continues to invite travelers to “sense” the island’s authenticity.

The situation for international travel was nowhere it should have been in June, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The Old Acropolis Museum in Athens will be restored to reopen as an exhibition venue.

The United States is keeping all existing Covid-19 travel restrictions in place due to concerns over the spread of the Delta variant, the White House has confirmed.

Greek authorities have announced that the Covid-19 vaccination platform for children aged 12-15 will open on July 30.

Twelve projects, including upgrade works on the Acropolis, have been cleared for funding out of the country’s “Greece 2.0” recovery plan.

The Cyprus Deputy Tourism Ministry has launched a new brand identity and logo, inviting travelers to ‘Love Cyprus’ all over again.

All the more investors are eyeing Greece expressing interest in services such as IT and maritime infrastructure, according to Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

An archaeological park that has 530 ancient burial tombs has opened in Aigai, the ancient kingdom located near Vergina in northern Greece.

Greek authorities are introducing a new round of Covid-19 incentives and measures including mandatory vaccination for certain groups.

Vaccination against Covid-19 is the key to keeping the country open for tourists, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to boost Greece’s presence in the lucrative religious tourism market.

A 1.5-million-euro revamp program that will breathe new life into Athens’ Lycabettus Hill is underway aiming to create an urban oasis in the Greek capital.

The importance of boosting vaccinations in Heraklion, the capital of Crete, was discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and the city’s mayor, Vassilis Lambrinos.

German travel and tourism stakeholders will be meeting in Greece on October 28-31 for their annual conference demonstrating their confidence in the country.

GNTO President Angela Gerekou recently attended the beach cleanup initiatives of the Aquahelp Foundation on the islands of Patmos, Arki and Lipsi.