Destinations

Following the sale of the Thessaloniki Port Authority, Greece’s assets body is aiming to launch the third privatization phase of 10 ports across the country in fall.

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation has decided to go ahead with a 24-hour nation-wide strike on Monday, September 3, adding that they are considering additional action.

Athens’ sites of interest, hotels, bars and restaurants are featured in an extensive article, recently published in the online edition of The Guardian.

Plans for the development of a metropolitan park and recreation area at Athens’ former airport in Hellinikon, have been opened for public consultation.

The Thessaly Regional Tourism Service is seeking ways to address the issue of inconsistent coastal ferry transportation to the Sporades islands.

Enterprises, based on the Greek islands that are eligible to receive the “transport equivalent” discount for the transportation of goods, can now register online at www.etaforikoisodynamo.gr.

The 47th Book Festival kicks off at Zappeion on Friday, August 31, as Athens continues to celebrate World Book Capital 2018.

The northern port city of Thessaloniki as of August 31, will host a three-day festival dedicated exclusively to beer at the premises of TIF Helexpo.

Greek airports welcomed over 34.4 million passengers in the first seven months of the year, marking a 10.1 percent rise against the same period last year at 31.2 million.

The Athens Tour Guide School and eight vocational training units are accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year through to September 14.