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In efforts to secure year-round transport to Greece’s remote islands, the Transport Ministry has invited airlines to enter a competition for subsidies to the tune of €24.6 million.

After the approval of the European Parliament on Wednesday, the UK is ready to officially depart from the Union at 11pm (GMT) on Friday.

Greece and France have agreed to strengthen cooperation to focus on investments and projects that will contribute to the transition to the green economy.

Greece is looking to transition to sustainable tourism practices and to a growth model that will meet the needs and demands of the next generations.

Greece and Bulgaria will further enhance cooperation in tourism on the back of increasing traveler interest between the two countries.

Despite the fact that Europe has implemented a comprehensive set of passenger rights, more than half of those who travel still don’t know what these rights are.

A draft law foreseeing the establishment of waterways in Greece has been tabled in parliament, awaiting ratification.

Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias held an emergency meeting with the Ambassador of China to Greece, Zhang Qiyue to discuss additional measures in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

EU funding for Greece’s projects focusing on the green economy, agriculture and migration, is expected to increase by 8% compared to the previous seven-year program.

The Interior Ministry is planning to launch a new tourism app to offer travelers, crossing the Egnatia motorway, all they need to know about Macedonia and Thrace.

The trail network of Amorgos is expected to be upgraded with the addition of new signs, as part of efforts to further develop hiking tourism on the island.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has set goals for the 2020 season, aiming to maximize benefits for the sector and the Greek economy in general.

Eleven municipalities bordering with Mt Hymettus have tabled a plan for the preservation of the area’s natural habitat.

Travel operators in the UK are sprinting to reassure holidaymakers that travel will continue as usual after the Brexit deadline on January 31.

Priority projects in Greece focusing on energy, climate change, competitiveness and innovation will now have access to fresh European Investment Bank (EIB) support.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has launched a new registry to provide information on all of the certified thermal springs in Greece.

Tourism stakeholders worldwide are encouraged to join the newly launched Global Tourism Plastics Initiative aimed at addressing plastic pollution.

Despite the limited risk of a new SARS-like virus entering Greece, the country’s health officials have issued safety precautions.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will set up a steering committee to oversee the actions of Greece’s upcoming strategic tourism plan.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a new tourism destination brand identity for the Aegean island of Kos.