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The islet of Spinalonga, northeastern Crete, will officially be competing for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list.

Aiming to diversify its tourist offerings, Greece enhanced its presence at the 2019 boot Düsseldorf International Boat and Watersports Show.

In efforts to attract foreign film productions to Greece, EKOME is working towards the establishment of a National Film Offices Network in the country.

A 20 percent rise in travelers to Greece from Finland last year is set to further increase by an additional 11 percent in 2019, according to data released by the …

Cruise and marina infrastructure development will be among investments the Shipping Ministry is planning for 10 ports in Greece.

In response to the Greek government’s decision to increase the minimum wage by 11 percent, SETE and SEV are calling for a decrease in taxation and social insurance contributions.

Deteriorating optimism among the country’s entrepreneurs has landed Greece at the bottom of a list of 35 countries in the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR).

Regency Entertainment is planning to bring its casino, which is located atop Mt. Parnitha, to the northeastern suburb of Marousi in Athens.

Greek railways operator Ergose has announced that the Athens-Thessaloniki rail line is now open and will be fully operational by the end of the month, following the completion of the …

The increase in Airbnb and HomeAway listings in Greece has led to a rise in competition in the country’s short-term rental market, according to AirDNA data.

Greece issued three times more investor visas in 2018 than a year earlier, according to data released by the migration policy ministry.

The Parthenon Marbles have once again stirred animosity between Athens and London, triggered this time by comments made by the British Museum’s director.

Short-term rental property managers have reached out to Greek hoteliers seeking to be taught the basics on hospitality and tourism.

The ratification of the Prespa deal by the Hellenic Parliament opens a new page for Greece’s trade relations with Skopje, according to Union of Hellenic Chambers President Constantine Michalos.

Spain and Greece continue to be among the favorite destinations of TUI holidaymakers in all European markets for 2019, while Turkey is set to see a strong comeback.

Thessaloniki recorded 2.4 million overnight stays in 2018, according to data presented by the Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA).

Athens has been nominated for the title of the “Best European Destination 2019″ by the Brussels-based European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.

The Greek environment ministry has approved the first of a series of decisions for the revamp of the Antonis Tritsis Environmental Park, the largest green zone in Attica.

City tourism must go hand in hand with residents’ needs and lifestyles, according to the findings of a study conducted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IPSOS research firm.

The European Commission plans to develop a common set of security checks for investor-friendly golden visa schemes by the end of the year.