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The European Commission will assess a request made by Greece for the disbursement of 3.6 billion euros in financial support under the EU’s post-Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).

The Greek government has announced a €47 price cap on PCR molecular tests for Covid-19 at private diagnostic laboratories and clinics.

The euro turned 20 on January 1 and since its introduction has been adopted by 19 EU countries; become the second most important global currency; and been used by more …

Opening restaurants, cafes, theaters, cinemas and other related venues in Athens is set to become easier after authorities announced that licensing procedures will be reformed.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis once again sent a clear message to Britain and to British Museum authorities to return the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.

Greece’s winter tourism destinations showed signs of recovery during the holidays, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece is committed to developing a sustainable tourism model that will effectively minimize the sector’s environmental footprint.

“UNWTO is in a good place to use the achievements of 2021 as a springboard for building a better tourism in the years to come,” says Zurab Pololikashvili.

Greek authorities have extended the voucher period for cancelled trips due to Covid-19 to March 31, 2022, in view of ongoing restrictions.

Inbound travelers to Cyprus must now show a negative PCR result from a test taken no more than 48 hours before departure.

The CDC has advised travelers against cruise travel, even for those who have been vaccinated, triggering a reaction from the cruise industry.

TUI’s head, Friedrich Joussen, says there is good reason to be optimistic in 2022 and that travel demand is focused more on the Mediterranean.

Winter destinations in Greece, including popular places like Arachova, Pelion and Ioannina, are seeing occupancy levels soar to 85-90% for the three-day New Year holiday.

Under certain conditions, revenue from Greek tourism by 2030 could rise to €27 billion from its record figure of €18 billion in 2019, according to the INSETE research body.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is moving ahead with the creation of the country’s first tourism academy as part of plans to upgrade education and training in the field.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced new certification seals for destinations and specific businesses that meet defined standards, such as those concerning accessibility.

Arrivals and overnight stays in hotels and tourist campsites in Greece were up during the first nine months of 2021, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

The cities of Athens and Belgrade have agreed to strengthen cooperation in a number of sectors including tourism and culture.

Olympia Anastasopoulou, attorney at law, has been appointed as the new Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development of the Greek Tourism Ministry.

The Greek authorities have announced new Covid-19 restrictions that will be in force from January 3 and include an earlier closing time for restaurants and bars.