Greece Offers Incentives to Russian Tourists
“We will do everything to ensure timely visa issuance (for Russian citizens) by adding personnel and certainly by speeding up procedures,” said Greek government spokesperson Olga Gerovasili in an...
View ArticleEaster Holidays for Russian Tourists Canceled due to Visa Issuance Delay
At least 20 vacation packages from Russia toward Greece for the Easter Holidays have been canceled in the past few days, due to delays for visa issuance, Russian media report. Since the consulate is...
View ArticleWhy Turkish Airlines Prefer Greek Captains
The rapid development of Turkish Airlines has caused the company to seek experienced pilots from abroad. The Turkish carrier employs 77 Greek pilots from its total crew of 4,500 pilots, 800 of which...
View Article‘Reload Greece’ Ready to Move to Other European Capitals
‘Reload Greece’, the London-based initiative that helps young Greeks with entrepreneurial ideas connect with the Greek diaspora and other investors, is ready to develop in other European capitals....
View ArticleTUI Group: Greece Is the Big Winner this Year in Bookings from Austria
Greece has ousted Turkey from first place in the preferences of Austrian holidaymakers this year according to bookings made so far, a spokeswoman of international tourism company TUI Group said, during...
View ArticleFilmmaker Documents Greek Ghost Town of Levissi [video]
The town of Levissi (known as Kayakoy) was once a bustling Greek Orthodox community. Greeks of the 5,000-year-old village were ethnically cleansed and then forcibly expelled in 1922, causing 10,000...
View ArticleGreece Tourism Downturn for Dutch Holiday Seekers in 2016
The Dutch tourism board, NBTC released new statistics for Dutch holiday makers during the 2016 season. It is speculated that 2016 will see an increase of 100,000 Dutch people opting to spend their...
View ArticleFind out Which Is the Perfect Greek Island for You Through Telegraph’s Online...
Having trouble picking the ideal island in Greece to spend your summer vacation? No need to worry anymore! The Telegraph has created an online game that will make it easier for you to choose the...
View ArticleUkraine and Greece Discuss Establishment of Ferry Service As a High...
Ukraine and Greece discussed the possibility of creating a ferry service between the two countries, according to a statement by the press service and published on the website of the Ukrainian Ministry...
View ArticleFree Flights to Athens For Passengers Dressed as Ancient Greek Gods
Blue Air is offering free flights on its Turin-Athens route for toga-clad passengers willing to dress like Greek gods. The Romanian carrier’s official Facebook page states that free flights are being...
View ArticleKiwis in London Tour the Greek Islands on Cruise with Raw Sewage Leak
The Kiwis in London group had some unexpected issues arise on a recent trip to Greece. While on a seven-day “Yolo” cruise of the Greek islands they experienced raw sewage leaking from pipes in the...
View ArticleGreek Kafeneion Products Take Center Stage in Brussels
The history of Greek cafes captured through the lens of George Pittas is featured at the Theorem Gallery in Brussels. The display marks the start of events organized by MEP Stelios Kouloglou on June...
View ArticleMediterranean Panorama to Promote Greece in Scandinavia
North Events will organize the 1st Mediterranean Panorama at Stockholm’s expo center on March 18-19, 2017. The Mediterranean Panorama will focus on Greece and will also promote a series of other...
View ArticleCampo Chiaro: The Stunning Italian Ghost Town of Rhodes [video]
The abandoned village at the foot of Mount Profitis Ilias was built by Italians during World War II. They settled there, eyeing the timber trade but also hoping to exploit the forest area for tourism....
View ArticleGuardian Publishes Funny Post-Brexit Guide to EU Vacation
The Guardian newspaper revealed its own post-Brexit tourism guide book to help the British tourist when traveling around Europe. Everything has changed for the Brit looking for relaxation in the sun,...
View ArticleGiant Greek Salad for Guinness Record to be Prepared at Moscow’s Red Square
The world’s biggest Greek salad aiming to break the Guinness record is to be prepared at Moscow‘s Red Square on September 4 at the closing of the “Savior Tower” festival. The festival is part of the...
View ArticleHappy 18th! MEPs Give Young Europeans Interrail Passes for Their Birthdays
MEPs are pondering ways to bring European youth closer together so that they can celebrate their continent’s diversity and feel a “sense of belonging.” The idea of giving young Europeans free...
View ArticleGreece Ranks as Fourth Largest Investor in Bulgaria
According to information released in a report by the Greek embassy’s economic trade and affairs bureau, Greece is ranked as the fourth largest foreign investor in Bulgaria. Many Greeks find Bulgaria...
View ArticleBerlin, the City With Unexpected Greek Flair!
There are many interesting things to do while in Berlin, Germany, and it might surprise you that much of the sights you are about to take in have a certain Greek influence to them! That’s right, there...
View ArticleGreek Tourism to be Promoted in Big Scandinavian Fair
Greek tourism will be promoted in the first Mediterranean Panorama exposition that will take place in Sweden in March 17-19, 2017. The tourism fair, expected to be the biggest in Scandinavia, is...
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