The Greek passport is ranked eighth most powerful in the world measured by the number of countries their holders may visit visa-free, according to the annual study released by the Henley Passport Index recently, according to greekreporter.com. The Index which has been issued annually since 2006 compares the visa-free access of 199 different passports to 227 travel destinations. Greek passport … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece raises 200 million euros from reissue of 10-year bond today
Greece on Monday successfully auctioned the reopening of a 10-year bond issue raising 200 million euros from the market, ANA reports. The re-issue attracted bids reaching 1.026 billion euros and the return of the bond was set at 4.44%, up from 3.67% in the previous auction in July. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in … [Περισσότερα...]
4 in 10 consumers bought products from the 'household basket' in Greece
Consumers have embraced the measure of the "household basket", a survey conducted by the Research Institute of Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA) said, ANA reports.Based on the survey, four out of 10 consumers have bought products from the "household basket" in its first week of operation. The survey was carried out in the week from November 8 to November 11, 2022, in a sample of 1,000 consumers. More … [Περισσότερα...]
World Travel Awards 2022: Greek Tourism clinches global distinctions (video)
Greece won several distinctions at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2022 in Muscat, Oman. Four Greek hotels, the Region of Attica, Athens, and a tourism agency were named the best travel brands in the world for 2022, at a gala ceremony held on Friday, November 11 in Muscat, Oman by the World Travel Awards (WTA). In their 29th edition, the awards, which are considered the … [Περισσότερα...]
Dormition Church Invites community to mark ‘A Byzantine Christmas’ on December 17
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 29 Central Street in Somerville, will present Psaltikon’s ‘A Byzantine Christmas’ in the newly-renovated church on Saturday, December 17, at 7:30 PM. Admission is free to the public; a suggested freewill offering of $30 will benefit Philoxenia House, a ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston that hosts individuals coming to Boston for … [Περισσότερα...]
AFP feature: Greek farmers turning to smart methods growing and producing
For millennia, Greek farmers have used tried-and-true techniques to till the soil and produce some of the greatest crops the world has ever seen – to this day – but now a few are employing a marriage of science and agriculture. In a world with smartphones, smart TVs, and smart cars that drive themselves, some farmers now are jumping off their tractors and dropping their hoes to move to smart … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek athletes win 39th Athens Marathon
Haralambos Pitsolis on Sunday was the winner of the 39th Athens Authentic Marathon in 2:23.44 . In second place finished last year's winner and record holder ( 2:16.49) Konstantinos Gelaouzos, ANA reports.Pitsolis stopped at the finish line and waited for Gelaouzos who completed the race in 2:24.45. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek … [Περισσότερα...]
AP: Bomb hits major Istanbul avenue killing six and wounding dozens
Associated Press reports from Istanbul that a bomb exploded on a popular pedestrian street in Istanbul on Sunday, killing six people, wounding dozens, and sending people fleeing as flames rose. Footage posted online showed ambulances, fire trucks, and police at the scene on Istiklal Avenue, a typically crowded thoroughfare popular with tourists and locals and lined with shops and restaurants. In … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Foreign Ministry expresses sadness on bus accident in Egypt
The Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry expressed its "profound sadness by the tragic news of the bus accident in northern Egypt," in a tweet on Saturday, ANA reports. "Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishes for a swift recovery to the injured. Our deepest sympathies to the people and government of our close friend Egypt," it added. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism … [Περισσότερα...]
U.S. Embassy in Athens and Thessaloniki Consulate General closed on November 11
The U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all U.S. Government offices in Greece will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek PM: The government will support farmers and livestock breeders
The amount of 4.5 million euros will be allocated for the replacement of the water supply network in Eginio, Pieria, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced during a visit on Thursday to the Municipality of Pydna-Kolindros. The prime minister referred to the importance of the project to replace the water supply network and stated that the government will support farmers and breeders. He also … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek FM meeting with visiting Lebanese counterpart in Athens on Friday
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will receive visiting FM of Lebanon Abdallah Bou Habib on Friday at 12:00, ANA reports. Meetings between delegations of the two sides will follow, while the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the abolition of visas for diplomatic and official passport holders and of a memorandum of understanding on diplomatic education is being scheduled, a foreign … [Περισσότερα...]
Covid-19 vaccination platform for children under four opening in Greece on Friday
Greece has taken delivery of Pfizer vaccines against Covid-19 for children aged six months to four years and the platform for booking an appointment will open on Friday morning, authorities said on Thursday, ANA reports. The first of the new vaccines for this age group will start to be administered next week. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Prime Minister outlines key incentives for film industry at 63rd TIFF
Over 100,000 people are employed in Greece's film industry, noted Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday, speaking at the Agora Series segment of the 63rd Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF, Nov. 3-13), ANA reports. Two hundred film productions were carried out in Greece in 2021, he said, among them 20 for as many Greek feature films and more than 20 for television and feature … [Περισσότερα...]
Audiovisual walks with enhanced Google tech launched by Greek tourism ministry
An immersive way to explore the city of Athens on foot based on curated audiovisual walks was announced on Thursday by the Greek Tourism Ministry, the municipality of Athens, and Google, ANA reports. By visiting athens.withgoogle.com, a visitor can select a suggested fixed route in central Athens which includes audio descriptions and video footage of key spots along the way. Commenting, Tourism … [Περισσότερα...]
Ai Stratis to become the first completely green island in Greece
The creation of the first completely 'green' Greek island has entered the final stretch. The small island of Ai Stratis, with just over 200 inhabitants, is expected to become the first island in Greece to be powered exclusively by electric and thermal energy from renewables, ANA reports. The small hybrid project in progress on Ai Stratis, a remote Greek island of the northern Aegean, will act as a … [Περισσότερα...]
Environmental Assessment Certification to Airports and GSPs to be expanded
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnvA for Airports and GSPs). Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the first participant in the expanded IEnvA and will play a leadership role as the value chain aligns to ensure a sustainable future for air transport. IEnvA for Airports and GSPs is … [Περισσότερα...]
European Union prospers from policies promoting different airline types connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and regulators to encourage stronger European cohesion and economic development by embracing policies to promote greater air connectivity. Key to this is recognizing the different strengths and benefits offered by the diverse types of carriers operating in Europe. “Europe, just like the rest of the world, relies on air … [Περισσότερα...]
Legendary Deep Purple rock band finally to appear in Athens at Rockwave Festival
The Greek public was expecting them two years ago, but the pandemic canceled their arrival twice. But this time it is certain. The legendary rock band Deep Purple will be in Athens this summer in order to give a big concert on July 7 at Terra Vibe, in Malakasa, as part of this year’s Rockwave Festival, en.protothema.gr reports. The history of Deep Purple spans more than 50 years. It begins in 1968 … [Περισσότερα...]
Parade in the Greek island of Mytilini for its 110th Anniversary Liberation (videos)
The impressive parade included disabled people and war victims, National Resistance fighters, representatives of local cultural clubs, students, volunteer organizations, and guides and scouts associated with units of the Armed Forces. The celebration was held with all solemnity in the city of Mytilini, the capital of the renowned East Aegean island of Lesvos today, Tuesday, November 8, the … [Περισσότερα...]
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