Qatar Airways has launched three weekly flights to Santorini from Doha's Hamad International Airport (HIA), the air carrier said on Wednesday, according to ANA. The first flight to Santorini was held on Tuesday and marks the Qatari national carrier's third destination in Greece after Athens and Myconos island.  RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in … [Read more...]

Greece confirmed 4,496 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on Wednesday, bringing all confirmed infections since the pandemic began to 3,483,275 (daily change: +0.1 pct), ANA reports. There are also 13 fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total of pandemic victims to 29,966. Of these, 95.6 pct had an underlying … [Read more...]

Greece's Finance ministry's plan to abolish a 10 pct luxury tax on raw materials required in the fur industry and in silversmithing is "an essential step for the survival of these industries," said Hellenic Confederation of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (ESEE) President Giorgos Karanikas on Tuesday, according to ANA. Commenting further, Karanikas said that after having been severely affected by … [Read more...]

Aegean Airlines recorded a significant recovery in passenger traffic in May 2022, carrying more than 1 million passengers just at the start of the new summer season, ANA reports. In particular, Aegean carried over 565,000 passengers through its international network and about 461,000 passengers through its domestic network, restoring 85% of its operations compared to 2019 and exceeding in almost … [Read more...]

Greece’s biggest revenue engine – tourism – is the best hope to pull the country out of economic setbacks caused by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, officials said, with early arrivals bigger than expected. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis long ago turned his attention away from the Coronavirus health crisis toward trying to accelerate an economic comeback, easing health restrictions to lure … [Read more...]

Greece confirmed 5,610 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on Tuesday, bringing all confirmed infections since the pandemic began to 3,478,779 (daily change: +0.2 pct), ANA reports. There are also 19 fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total of pandemic victims to 29,951. Of these, 95.6 pct had an underlying … [Read more...]

Significant distinction as “Pet-friendly Environment” sports tourism event Amateur and professional athletes of all ages and abilities from Greece and abroad will participate in the top sports tourism event Navarino Challenge and celebrate its 10 years, on October 21-23, 2022, at Costa Navarino and Pylos. Once again at the top of the 2022 Tourism Awards – with 45 awards in total! With the … [Read more...]

Greek shipping is facing a historic challenge in looking forward, that of becoming "green", Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday in the opening address of the Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition at the Athens' Metropolitan Exhibition Center, ANA reports. "We are now called upon to return to a shipping sector that will gradually turn energy neutral," Mitsotakis noted, … [Read more...]

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Greek Independence Day Gala, hosted by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, where he offered the invocation for an evening of excitement and celebration of the much-awaited return of the New York City Greek Independence Parade on Sunday. In his remarks, His Eminence said, “I am proud to … [Read more...]

Under blue skies, an enthusiastic crowd gathered for the Greek Independence Parade in New York on 5th Avenue on June 5. Waving Greek flags and with smiles on their faces, the attendees were excited to finally show their Greek pride and cheer on the marchers after the pandemic led to canceled parades in 2020 and 2021. Though the celebration of March 25th was much later than usual, the festive … [Read more...]

The weather is forecast to deteriorate as of Monday afternoon, with spells of rain, thunderstorms, and hail expected during the coming week, the weather service announced, ANA reports. Intense phenomena are expected on Monday afternoon in many parts of the mainland, especially in the north and east, with similar but less severe phenomena on Tuesday. More heavy rain and storms are expected in … [Read more...]

Greece confirmed 2,501 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on Monday, bringing all confirmed infections since the pandemic began to 3,473,141 (daily change: +0.1 pct), ANA reports. There are also 10 fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total of pandemic victims to 29,927. Of these, 95.6 pct had an underlying … [Read more...]

Aegean Airlines and Costa Navarino introduce the first-ever Aegean Messinia Pro-Am which will take place during September 14th-17th 2022, at Europe’s newest golf destination, greekcitytimes.com reports. The inaugural 54-hole event will unite the two major golf events across three out of four of Costa Navarino’s signature 18-hole golf courses – The Dunes Course, the world’s first International … [Read more...]

Greece confirmed 3,313 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on Saturday, bringing all confirmed infections since the pandemic began to 3,467,979 (daily change: +0.1 pct), ANA reports. There are also 15 fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total of pandemic victims to 29,901. Of these, 95.6 pct had an underlying … [Read more...]

Storks, which symbolize the arrival of a new life for many cultures, have returned from Africa to their old nests in one of the recognized European Stork Villages, of Poros in the Evros River Delta, in NE Greece, ANA reports. Europe contains 15 such villages whose residents and agencies have committed to protecting the migratory birds. To mark the storks' annual arrival, the village of Poros (also … [Read more...]

Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Andreas Katsaniotis will represent the Greek government at the annual Greek Independence Day parade in New York City on Sunday, ANA reports. The parade is organized by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York and traditionally takes place along Fifth Avenue. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek … [Read more...]

An American tourist in Mykonos who was charged 600 euros for two drinks and a plate of crab legs is taking the restaurant to court, according to greekreporter.com. Brenda Moulton and her daughter Kaylea went to the DK Oyster Bear on Platis Gialos Beach on the cosmopolitan Greek island of Mykonos, where they each enjoyed a margarita and a plate of crab legs. Platis Gialos, and Mykonos in general, … [Read more...]

Former US Vice President Dan Quayle was spotted enjoying a night out at the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos, Greece on Wednesday, according to greekreporter.com Quayle, the 44th vice president from 1989 to 1993 under President George H. W. Bush, dined at the Appagio restaurant in Ornos, which is famous for its seafood delicacies. The restaurant offers authentic Greek flavors, together with fresh … [Read more...]

The 2nd Exhibition of Adult Painting opened its doors to the public at the Spyros Louis Olympic Arts and Cultural Center in Maroussi, Greece on May 23, 2022, greekcitytimes.com reports. I was cordially invited to cover the event for Greek City Times at which the participating artists showcased mixed techniques employing watercolor, acrylic, ink, charcoal, and pencil on canvas artworks. The … [Read more...]

In the fight against climate change, Greece must be a leader, not a follower, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday on Astypalea, the island which will become a model of smart and sustainable living with the cooperation of the state and Volkswagen, ANA reports. Mitsotakis was at the SE Aegean island to be briefed on the progress of the "Astypalea: smart & sustainable island" … [Read more...]