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Greece should expect an increase in incoming tourism from France this year and in 2017, French tourism industry representatives informed Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura during the international travel and …

The refugee crisis is a problem that affects every nation and as such should be dealt with in a coordinated and united matter, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told the …

The massive and highly anticipated Hellenikon project along the Athenian Riviera is expected to boost state coffers by some 14.1 billion euros in tax revenues between 2016 and 2041, according …

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will promote Greece at France’s international travel and tourism trade fair IFTM Top Resa 2016 in Paris that will take place September 20-23.

The brand new Electra Metropolis, the fifth hotel of Electra Hotels & Resorts, has opened its doors in the building which up until 2004 housed the Education Ministry on Mitropoleos …

Ferry boats in Greece will not be in service from 6am on Thursday, September 22, until 6am on Saturday, September 24, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a …

A new page in Greece’s trade and tourism has opened with the recent discussions of Greek ministers and businessmen with representatives from the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, according to …

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s call for a united Europe; one that is fair, tolerant and safe, was warmly received by the Greek government this week.

Greek trade and tourism entrepreneurs, keen on opening up to the Chinese market, were introduced to the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, a Chinese company active in consumer-to-consumer, business-to-consumer and …

Waterways on Corfu, Paxi and Patra are set to operate immediately, Public Assets Management Fund (TAIPED) President Stergios Pitsiorlas said this week.

TUI Germany has announced that it will expand its programme for the Greek island of Kos with additional seats until the end of October.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has pledged to cover 80 percent of damages to homes and businesses on the island of Thasos after wild fires on four fronts destroyed large …

The Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, is the ninth best in the world and fifth best in Europe, according to travel website TripAdvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice awards for museums.

The Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) has announced that it will begin to issue smart cards as of 2017 for commuters using buses, trolleys and trams and by summer for …

Creating new wealth and ensuring a fairer distribution of revenues through innovation, research and competitiveness were the goals set by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras during his keynote address at …

Despite this year’s challenges due to geopolitical developments and unpleasant events in Europe and neighboring countries, Greece’s tourist numbers are showing a positive trend, according to Alternate Tourism Minister Elena …

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is sending out a last-minute call to travelers and holidaymakers to visit Greece while the summer is still here through its “Now is the …

Greek rail service company TrainOSE recently announced that it would soon be launching so-called smart tickets for travel on its network.

The Heads of State and Government of the Republic of Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain on September 9 signed a joint declaration with a focus on addressing …

Greek entrepreneurs keen on opening up to the Chinese market will have a chance to meet with representatives from the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, who will be in Athens …