Calamos Supports Greece

Tourism

Greek Island of Gavdos Taking a Stand Against Narco-Tourism

Residents of Gavdos, the southernmost Greek island, make it clear that they are not going to let their island succumb to narco-tourism. The municipality and local residents have been alarmed by the rise in drug use and drug-related offenses in...

Mykonos Demands Two More Hours to Party

The mayor of Mykonos island has appealed to the Greek government to repeal the law that demands all music at bars and night clubs in the cosmopolitan island to stop at 3am, allowing for an extension till 5 am. In...

Air China to Start Direct Beijing-Athens Flights in September

Air China will start direct flights between Beijing and Athens as of September, according to a press release issued on Tuesday after a meeting between State Minister Alekos Flambouraris and Chinese Ambassador to Greece Zou Xiaoli at Maximos Mansion. The...

Arkoi: A Tiny Gem in the Aegean Sea

If what you want on your summer vacation is nightlife, hotels, cars, bars, motorbikes and sun loungers, Arkoi is not the place for you. The tiny Greek island which is part of the Dodecanese archipelago offers the exact opposite to...

Tourist Investment in Crete Approved by the Greek Government

A foreign investment worth €408 million planned for Aghios Nikolaos in the island of Crete has been approved by the Greek government. The project, known as “Elounda Hills” by the Mirum Hellas consortium, has been evaluated and recommended by the...

Evading the Heatwave at the Lush Oasis of the National Garden in Athens

With temperatures rising as high as 41 degrees this week in Greece, locals and tourists alike can find some respite at the National Garden in the center of Athens. Located just next to the parliament in Syntagma Square, this green...

A Record 3.2 Million Tourist Arrivals Expected in August

Greece is expecting 3.2 million global visitors this month breaking records and highlighting the tourism sector’s growth, according to recent data cited by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). SETE, in collaboration with the Hellenic Slot Coordination Authority, have amassed data...

International Air Arrivals up by 10.5% During First Half of 2017

International airport arrivals rose at double-digit rates in the first half of 2017, Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) announced on Wednesday. In a report, SETE noted that international airport arrivals grew 10.9% in June, for a 10.5% growth rate in the...

Most Greeks Cannot Afford a Week's Holiday

More than 50% of Greeks cannot afford a week’s holiday according to data from the EU statistics agency, Eurostat. The data reveal that, due to the economic crisis, 53.6% of Greeks either take no holiday during the year, or have...

British Holidaymakers Left Stranded on the Island of Zakynthos

Scores of British holidaymakers were left stranded in ‘total chaos’ on the Greek island of Zakynthos on Tuesday, after an EasyJet plane was grounded for at least two days. Technical problems with flight EZY9746 to London Gatwick meant it has...

Chinese Tourists and Investors in Greece Piling Up

Chinese tourists are currently “invading” Greece in big numbers. Last year, 150,000 Chinese travelers visited the country. Usually they travel in groups, but more and more individual travelers are also arriving to the country, where appreciation for its rich...

Floating Nets to Counter Jellyfish Invasion in the Gulf of Corinth

The Greek government is rushing through parliament legislation that will allow local authorities and tourist businesses to counter the jellyfish problem that is particularly acute in the Gulf of Corinth and Patraikos Gulf. The Deputy Minister for the Environment, Sokratis...

Tragedy in Corfu: Swiss Man Killed by Boat Steered by his Wife

A 35-year-old Swiss tourist was killed on Monday when he was hit by the propeller of a boat steered by his wife. The incident happened at Giali beach in Ermones, Corfu. According to local media, the man, who was in the...

6+1 Apps that Could Improve Your Greek Summer Experience

Apart from sunscreens, towels, mats and hats, we should also make sure that you add to your mobile some applications that will not just keep you company but will guide you to an unforgettable summer experience in Greece. Here are...

Ferrari's Chief Marchionne with his Yacht in Skiathos

Ferrari's CEO and chairman of FIAT Sergio Marchionne is visiting the islands of Sporades. Marchionne initially visited the island of Skopelos with his yacht and the company of well-known Italian entrepreneurs. The yacht can accommodate up to 30 persons and is...