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Tourism will continue to be a driver of the Greek economy by tapping into the knowhow it gathered after opening up to tourists during the pandemic, Greek Tourism Minister Harry …

Greece is adjusting Covid-19 measures week by week depending on the epidemiological situation, in efforts to prevent a third wave of the deadly virus.

The stricter lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica, the regional units of Kozani and Rodopi, and on the island of Kalymnos have been extended until January 18.

Greece is set to welcome the first of five high-speed electrified passenger trains on January 18, announced train operator Trainose.

Visitors at 25 landmark archaeological sites and museums across Greece will soon have the opportunity to enjoy free wireless internet service (WiFi).

Tinos is among the six favorite destinations of Greek travelers due to its rich culture and unique gastronomy, Travel + Leisure (T+L) says.

Greek tourism professionals are expecting the season to open after May, depending on the vaccination rates for Covid-19 and the effectiveness of containment measures.

Greek consumer confidence picked up slightly in December, as the economic climate index reached 91.5 points against 91.0 points in November 2020, according the IOBE think tank.

Coronavirus pandemic restrictions took a toll on Greece’s retail activity in 2020 when sales dropped by 15 billion euros impacting for the most part SMEs.

Τhe recovery in passenger demand came to a halt in November 2020, as governments responded to new Covid-19 outbreaks with severe travel restrictions, IATA said.

The Greek National Tourism Organization will continue its collaboration with Greek race car driver Andreas Laskaratos, as part of its efforts to promote Greece abroad.

Greece’s new Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki pledged to make every effort so that the government’s vision for special forms of tourism is materialized.

Greek authorities are constantly revising Covid-19 measures based on the epidemiological burden of each area, with particular concerns focused on western Attica suburbs.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until January 11.

Thessaloniki stakeholders, local bodies and chambers express their support of a master plan for the overhaul of the port city’s exhibition center.

The Meteora site in central Greece, is included on CNN Travel’s list of the Top 21 tourism destinations travelers should visit in 2021.

A Museum of Modern Greek Culture in the heart of Athens is set to open in May 2021 featuring exhibits that showcase Greece’s culture through time.

In efforts to support businesses and employees out of work due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Greek government announced new aid for January.

A multi-million-euro luxury tourism project to go up on the Greek islet of Skorpios, is set to become the playground of the rich and famous.

The Greek passport is among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the 2021 Henley Passport Index, with its holders enjoying visa-free access to 184 countries.