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The Region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece is looking to redefine its brand strategy and prepare for the 2021 tourism season.

The Greek government has announced support measures, including state aid and tax relief, for people and businesses in areas affected by the “Ianos” storm.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to promote the history and culture of Salamina, in cooperation with the island’s municipality.

A series of additional measures to curb the further spread of Covid-19 in downtown Athens and other areas of Attica have been announced.

The Athens Municipality has introduced a new online appointment service for citizens that need to visit municipal offices to process their affairs.

The Greek island of Antiparos is participating in the #gopafree recycling program for cigarette butts, aiming to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.

The residents of 28 small and remote Greek islands are now exempt from paying the unified property tax (ENFIA) from 2020 onwards, the Finance Ministry has announced.

The multi-million-euro overhaul of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center is expected to create momentum and 1,500 new jobs.

Restrictions have been announced for Trikala in Thessaly, as it has been included among Greece’s “epidemiological burdened areas” due to Covid-19.

Occupancy rates at hotels in Thessaloniki reached only 20% in August, according to the city’s hotels association president, Andreas Mandrinos.

The Ioannina Castle, in northwestern Greece, is undergoing restoration works to open its doors to visitors as a cultural park.

The prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine has included Skopelos, in Greece, on its list with the “30 Secret Islands to Visit for the Ultimate Secluded Vacation”.

Greece’s committee of epidemiologists is drawing up a list of local restrictive measures to be applied in areas with a high number of Covid-19 cases, including Attica.

TIF-Helexpo on September 28 will launch the first phase of an international architectural design competition for the revamp of Thessaloniki’s exhibition center

The exterior of the historic building of the Hellenic Parliament in Athens is undergoing restoration, expected to be completed by March 2021.

The Region of Central Macedonia has been honored for its response to the coronavirus pandemic and received the “Heroes of Covid-19” in Northern Greece award.

American actor Mickey Rourke recently arrived in Greece to film the “Man of God”, a movie focused on the trials and tribulations of Saint Nektarios of Aegina.

The Greek island of Leros has been certified as a Bike Friendly destination and is inviting cyclists to explore its numerous routes.

Greece has imposed emergency measures in the regional units of Pella, Pieria, Imathia and Kilkis in Central Macedonia to curb the further spread of Covid-19.

The draft presidential decree concerning the overhaul of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center has been submitted to the Council of State for approval.