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Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion were among the Top 10 cities in Europe showing resilience in Q3 in terms of international travel tickets, says ForwardKeys.

The international competition for the design of the “Thessaloniki ConfEx Park” project has attracted the interest of architects from 33 countries in five continents.

An intact bust of the ancient Greek god Hermes was found at a depth of 1.30 meters during roadworks in central Athens.

The monastic community of Mount Athos will remain closed to all pilgrims until the end of November due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The project for improving and expanding infrastructure at the new airport on the Greek island of Paros has secured NSFR funds of over 43 million euros.

“Kasos is a delightful island where time stands still and luxury lies in simplicity,” say Travel Bloggers Greece.

New constructions on the Athenian Riviera in Greece are expected to boost property sales in the seaside suburbs of Athens, according to a report by Algean Property.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning additional actions to further enhance the tourism promotion of the northeast Aegean island of Chios.

The Greek government has announced a night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am, aiming to further limit movement in the country to curb the rise of Covid-19 cases.

The Municipality of Athens has announced an action plan that includes a number of support measures for the city center’s economy.

The Municipality of Rethymno has joined forces with ASTA Greece to promote the city’s tourism offerings to the US market and attract more travelers.

The cats of the Greek island of Syros will be featured in a documentary produced by US media services provider Netflix.

The tourism campaigns of the Greek regions for the 2021 season will be largely based on online promotions through social media.

The Greek National Tourism Organization has announced a collaboration with the Athens Traders Association to promote the center of the Greek capital and support its local market.

Berlin recently opened its new Berlin Brandenburg Airport – ‘Willy Brandt’ after years of delays and is ready to say goodbye to Tegel airport.

A music video that reveals the beauty of Lipsi has been released by the island’s municipality to promote the destination’s tourism offerings ahead of the 2021 season.

In view of the continuously rising Covid-19 cases in Attica, Greek authorities have not ruled out the possibility of lockdown measures in the region.

Volkswagen Group has announced a pioneering pilot project to transform Astypalea into the first smart energy and green island in the Mediterranean.

The Municipality of Eastern Samos has set up a website to accept donations following the earthquake that rocked the island.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning actions to promote the quake-hit island of Samos as a tourist destination in the coming year.