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Naxos, Greece’s Island of the Gods
Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades island group, and although it is comparatively unknown relative to Greece's many other idylls, it is one of the most enchanting places for any visitor.
Despite flying somewhat under the radar, the...
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Ferry Passengers in Greece Obliged to Fill Out Questionnaire
Passengers traveling on ferries must hand in a filled-out questionnaire when they board the ship more than half an hour away from embarkation time, the Greek government said on Monday.
The same will be requested of passengers and crews on...
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Greece is Viable Destination for Tourists, Says World's Largest Travel Agency
TUI Group, the Anglo-German multinational travel and tourism company headquartered in Hannover, Germany, called on EU member states on Monday to develop a “roadmap for travel” after the long months of coronavirus restrictions.
The company's CEO Fritz Joussen also suggested...
Greece
UPDATED March, 20: The New World of Travel Bans and Restrictions Due to Coronavirus: Full List By Country
As the world works to slow the spread of coronavirus, countries have imposed a variety of travel restrictions.
Greece
March 17 Coronavirus Latest Updates: Greece Records Fifth Death; 7,000 Deaths Worldwide
As Greece has suspended all church services, overruling the Orthodox hierarchy, and announced new measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus, including the closure of shops as of Wednesday, Johns Hopkins University announced that the number of global infections stands...
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Greece on Alert After Italy Outbreak
Greek authorities are on high alert on Wednesday following the first case of coronavirus in the country and the alarming outbreak in Italy, where as of Wednesday morning more than 300 cases and eleven deaths have been recorded.
The virus...
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State of the Art Onassis Transplant Center to Become a New Landmark for Greece
Monday was a historic day for the nation of Greece with the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction for the long-awaited Onassis National Transplant Center in Athens.
Along with this momentous event, there was the presentation of an...
Animals
An Ode to Santorini's Silent Workers: The Donkeys and Mules that Built Greece's Paradise
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By Michael Ermogenis*
There is no excuse for animal abuse, exploitation or cruelty. Let’s just state that up front, so there is no confusion about the fundamental principles of belief that we should all support in our societies worldwide.
There is,...
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Historic ''Pelion Train'' Stops Operation, Causing Widespread Outcry in Greece
The historic ''Pelion Train'' in Volos, Greece did not operate for two consecutive weekends, on May 25-26 and June 1-2, causing a widespread outcry in the city of Volos and in the entire region of Magnesia.
The reasons for this development are...
Business
Geostrategic Powerplay Hinders Massive Chinese Investment in Greece
The decision recently taken by Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) to declare a large part of Piraeus a site of archaeological interest is putting up barriers on a 600-million-euro investment by China's Cosco shipping giant.
The Chinese government has shown...
Culture
Hike and Mountainbike Across Greece with Alexander the Great
A series of new hiking and mountainbiking tours were presented by Greek tourist agencies as part of the "Cities of Alexander the Great" initiative at the Ferien International Tourist Fair in Vienna recently. The agencies also promoted cultural and historically-oriented...
Economy
Post-Bailout Greeks Once Again Traveling Abroad for Christmas
According to data published by FedHATTA, the Federation of the Hellenic Associations of Tourist and Travel Agencies, the number of Greeks who choose a destination abroad instead of Greece for their Christmas vacations is booming again, following a significant...
Environment
Greece's Corfu Wallows in Trash Amid Violence over Garbage Site
The authorities on Corfu have started collecting the mounds of trash which have been piling up for weeks on the island after residents near dumping grounds prevented garbage trucks from approaching.
So far 500 tons of trash have been collected by the...
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National Tourism Organization Invites 587 Bloggers to Promote the Beauty of Greece
For the third year, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is organizing a program of familiarization trips which intend to make a global touristic promotion of the country. The project intends to bring 587 foreign bloggers, journalists, and representatives of...
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Greece Expects Large Number of Tourists from India in Summer 2018
Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura returned from Mumbai optimistic for a large number of tourists from India visiting Greece in the summer of 2018, according to the Athens Macedonia News Agency (AMNA).
The Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT) participated; for the...