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UK’s Conde Nast Traveller has compiled a list of the “Best Greek islands to Visit in 2021” and features some of Greece’s most popular vacation spots.

The European Commission gave Greece the go-ahead to proceed with the construction of a road network linking Trikala town with the main Egnatia Motorway.

Turnover of the Greek hotel industry in 2020 dropped by 78% percent year-on-year to 1.83 billion euros, according to a new report by ITEP.

Greece’s proposal for an EU-wide coronavirus vaccination certificate to facilitate safe travel will be raised on January 21 during an EU leaders tele-conference.

After the reopening of shops, Greek authorities are considering the resumption of intra-regional travel and F&B services.

All international arrivals to the UK must now take a pre-departure Covid-19 test and self-isolate for 10 days.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is starting the new year with the election for the position of Secretary General for the 2022-2025 term.

Trainose has welcomed Greece’s first high-speed electrified passenger train that is expected to conduct the Athens – Thessaloniki route in less than 4 hours.

The relocation of the Parnitha casino to the northeastern Athens suburb of Marousi has run into an obstacle after the Council of State annulled a decision that initially approved its transfer.

The Municipality of Athens is handing over 63 abandoned buildings for renovation as part of its city regeneration plan.

The popular Greek island of Andros is on a list compiled by the New York Times featuring the “52 Places to Love in 2021”.

The home of one of Greece’s greatest poets, Nikos Gatsos, is set to become a landmark, the Culture Ministry has announced.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will attend the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee’s first meeting of the year, which will take place in Madrid, Spain.

Greece has extended its temporary ban on non-essential domestic air travel until January 25.

Greece’s retail stores and shopping malls, along with a number of other businesses in the country, will reopen to the public on January 18 under new government rules.

Although Greece’s retail stores and shopping malls will reopen on January 18, the country’s 9pm-5am night curfew and movement via SMS system will remain in force.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that the Covid-19 relief measures, which include rent exemptions and employee subsidies, will be extended.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal for an EU-wide Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

IATA and the WTTC have welcomed the US and UK rule on pre-departure testing as a major step towards the return of international travel and reopening markets without quarantine.

Greece’s Central Council of Architecture has approved a landscaping study for the creation of a Metropolitan Park in the area of Hellinikon on the Athenian Riviera.