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Decarbonisation is a “flaming issue” and “one of the biggest challenges for shipping”, according to Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

Representatives of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) attended the Posidonia 2022 shipping event in Greece with a sustainability agenda focused on the momentum of the dynamic resumption of cruise …

Actions will soon be taken to redevelop the archaeological site of Plato’s Academy, following the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Municipality of Athens, the Greek Culture Ministry …

British travelers have placed Greece among the Top 3 travel destinations offering value for money, according to a recent Post Office survey.

The Ellinikon casino project has entered its next phase following the signing of a concession agreement between the Greek government and GEK TERNA.

A total of 9.5 million flights are expected in Europe this year recouping 85% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels, said Eurocontrol, revising a previous forecast downward from 89%.

Athens has been named “Europa Nostra Heritage Hub” and will work to strengthen the voice of local stakeholders in the protection of Europe’s heritage.

“Greece leads the world in shipping,” said EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean opening the first post-Covid “Posidonia 2022” shipping exhibition in Athens.

Ways of further strengthening ties between Greece and Armenia were discussed during Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki’s visit to Yerevan.

A series of projects which will redefine Athens are entering implementation, it was announced at the 5th ITC 2022 Infrastructure & Transportation Conference held in the Greek capital.

Air traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) is on a path of recovery, with the number of flights gradually increasing.

Greece’s welcoming of passenger traffic from major international markets boosted the turnover of its Duty Free shops in May.

Greece has included online platforms Expedia and Booking in its marketing drive to promote its destinations to the international travel market.

The Greek Transport Ministry has launched an information campaign to promote the use of bicycles in Athens and their transportation on means of public transport.

Posidonia 2022, the world’s most prestigious biennial shipping event, on June 6 welcomed the global maritime community back to Athens, Greece.

Greece is among the top 3 countries in Europe for the excellent quality of its bathing waters, says the recent European Bathing Water Quality report.

Greece is moving ahead with the immediate reinforcement of its consular services in India to meet the increase in visa applications for travel.

Mediterranean destinations are showing the fastest rates of tourism recovery having recouped nearly 75% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels in terms of arrivals, says the UNWTO.

Τhe Thessaloniki Port Authority has revised upwards its figures from an expected 180% increase in cruise ship arrivals to a 250% rise.

Italy set a precedent on Saturday, June 4, returning to Greece an artefact removed from the Parthenon frieze known as the “Fagan fragment”.