Destinations

The mayor of Milos, Gerasimos Damoulakis, has launched a campaign aiming for the Venus de Milo statue to be returned to the Greek island by 2020.

Syros Mayor George Marangos recently held a meeting with Hellenic Seaways Commercial Manager Vassilios Katsaris to improve access to the island.

Fraport Greece presented its makeover plans for the Santorini Airport to tourism officials and local authorities, during an event recently held on the island.

Polish MICE professionals recently visited Thessaloniki within the framework of a fam trip organized by the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB).

Offering fresh experiences and attracting investments are key to making Thessaly a year-round sustainable destination, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said.

Greece’s archaeological council has approved environmental impact studies submitted for the development of the Asteras peninsula in Vouliagmeni.

Athens is among the top 100 “Best Cities in the World to Spend a Weekend”, according to a study released by online weekend getaway portal and app weekenGO.

“Study in Thessaloniki, Live in Thessaloniki” is the latest motto launched by the city’s mayor Yiannis Boutaris, in efforts to attract foreign students.

Greek thematic tourism projects are to receive funding through the EU’s Interreg V (Greece-Cyprus 2014-2020) program.

The United States and Turkey are playing power games as both countries have suspended visa services, amid a volatile period in view of growing terrorism threats.