Destinations news Europa Nostra: Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos, Tinos on Most Endangered 2021 List by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 The Greek islands of Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos and Tinos, have been included on ‘Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites 2021’ list released by Europa Nostra. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kefalonia Winemakers Get Together and Form Association by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 Aiming to promote the vineyards and wines of the island of Kefalonia, seven local wineries joined forces and formed the Kefalonia Winemakers Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Municipality to Open Animal Shelter in Votanikos by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 The Municipality of Athens will soon operate its first modern shelter for stray animals in the district of Votanikos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crete: Tender Process for Development of Heraklion Port Begins by GTP editing team 6 April 2021 by GTP editing team 6 April 2021 The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the development of Crete’s port of Heraklion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Port Authority to Create New Park, Bike Lane by GTP editing team 5 April 2021 by GTP editing team 5 April 2021 The Piraeus Port Authority has announced plans to create a new playground and bicycle lane at the city’s port for residents and visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Shops will Not Open in Thessaloniki, Kozani and Achaia by GTP editing team 3 April 2021 by GTP editing team 3 April 2021 Greece’s General Secretariat of Civil Protection has announced that shops in the regional units of Thessaloniki, Kozani and Achaia will not open on April 5. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece The Guardian Selects 10 Crowd-free Greek Islands and Coastlines by GTP editing team 2 April 2021 by GTP editing team 2 April 2021 The Guardian has selected 10 crowd-free Greek islands and coastlines that can offer travelers “a taste of true Greek culture”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Crete: Underwater Research Continues at Ancient Olous by GTP editing team 2 April 2021 by GTP editing team 2 April 2021 For the fourth year scientists conducted underwater research off the Elounda bay on Crete, aiming to shine light on the sunken city of Ancient Olous. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News National Gallery in Athens to Open Once Covid-19 Restrictions are Lifted by GTP editing team 1 April 2021 by GTP editing team 1 April 2021 The National Gallery in Athens will open its doors to the public as soon as the epidemiological situation will allow. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Digital Campaign for Thessaloniki Takes Off – Videos by GTP editing team 1 April 2021 by GTP editing team 1 April 2021 The tourism offerings of Thessaloniki and the experiences one can live there are being promoted through a new online video campaign. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Authorities Approve Halkidiki Waterway by GTP editing team 31 March 2021 by GTP editing team 31 March 2021 Greek authorities have approved the creation of a waterway in Halkidiki, northern Greece, that will cater to seaplane transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes to Welcome Dutch Tourists First for Travel Trial by GTP editing team 30 March 2021 by GTP editing team 30 March 2021 The Greek island of Rhodes is ready to welcome its first tourists on April 12 as part of a test project run by a Dutch tour operator. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greek Health Experts Put Re-opening of Retail, Schools High on Agenda by GTP editing team 26 March 2021 by GTP editing team 26 March 2021 Greece’s Covid-19 committee of health experts, in their next meeting, will discuss the re-opening of retail and schools, as well as allowing movement between municipalities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Parliament Approval Next Key Step for Greece’s Hellinikon Project by Maria Paravantes 26 March 2021 by Maria Paravantes 26 March 2021 Τhe Hellinikon investment in Athens is moving closer to implementation after the Greek parliament ratified the contract transferring partial ownership of the area to Lamda Development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Gives Divers Access to 91 Ship and Plane Wrecks by GTP editing team 24 March 2021 by GTP editing team 24 March 2021 The Greek Culture Ministry is allowing recreational divers to have access to 91 ship and plane wrecks across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece’s New 1821 App Features Revolution Sites and Monuments by GTP editing team 24 March 2021 by GTP editing team 24 March 2021 A new free app on landmarks and monuments related to the 1821 Greek War of Independence was launched by the Greek Tourism Ministry and the GNTO as part of this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Dresses in Blue and White for Greece’s Independence Bicentennial – Photos by GTP editing team 24 March 2021 by GTP editing team 24 March 2021 Athens is paying tribute to the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence by dressing up parts of the city in the colors of the Greek flag. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news AEGEAN Celebrate’s Greek Independence Bicentennial in the Sky by GTP editing team 24 March 2021 by GTP editing team 24 March 2021 AEGEAN celebrated the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence by forming a huge 200 in the sky. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki to Become First Colorblind-friendly Destination in Greece by Eleftheria Pantziou 23 March 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 23 March 2021 Thessaloniki is set to become the first destination in Greece to adopt the ColorADD system for people with color blindness. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens and Istanbul Mayors Pledge to Strengthen Ties by GTP editing team 23 March 2021 by GTP editing team 23 March 2021 The mayors of Athens and Istanbul have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral relations between the two cities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail