The first phase of granting express visas to Turkish citizens will begin on March 30 and will initially cover five islands. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis in response to an up-to-date question by PASOK MP George Nikitiadis, ANA reports. Gerapetritis stressed at the Hellenic Parliament that the whole process had already begun. “ There are regular meetings. We … [Περισσότερα...]
Amadeus acquires travel payments expert Voxel
Today Amadeus announces the acquisition of Voxel, a leading provider of electronic invoice and B2B payment solutions for travel sellers, hotels, and other travel players. This will support Amadeus’ vision to deliver a smooth travel payment experience. It will also complement Amadeus’ payments business, Outpayce, by enhancing its existing travel sellers’ product suite, while expanding in the … [Περισσότερα...]
Microsoft Data Center construction kicks off in Spata next to Athens Airport
An information meeting with journalists was held by the CEO of Microsoft Greece, Cyprus, and Malta Gianna Andronopoulos regarding the construction of the Data Center in Spata as part of the strategic investment that Microsoft is implementing in Greece, ANA reports. Andronopoulou spoke about the importance for the company of building a relationship of trust with the Spata community. The … [Περισσότερα...]
Dodecanese Federation marked 76th Anniversary of Unification with Greece
The Federation of Dodecanese Societies USA celebrated the 76th anniversary of the Unification of the Dodecanese with Greece on March 10 beginning with the Divine Liturgy, Artoklasia, and Doxology at St. Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria followed by a commemoration and cultural event in the Petros Patrides Center. The assistant priests at the Cathedral Fr. Gedeon Varytimos and Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas … [Περισσότερα...]
Prime Minister: Radical change in Greek education and a brave reform for growth
Greek Parliament is being called upon, not just to vote on a pivotal bill, but also to approve a radical change in Greek education and a brave reform for growth and social justice, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday during a debate on the education ministry's bill for higher education, ANA reports. "It is an initiative which primarily strengthens public universities. At the same … [Περισσότερα...]
Applications to out-of-court settlement more than doubled in Greece in February
The number of new applications submitted by debtors to the platform for the out-of-court settlement mechanism reached 7,360 in February, ANA reports. The number of new applications in February was more than double the number of applications in previous months - the average in 2023 was 3,400 new applications per month - and is a record high, according to a finance ministry announcement on … [Περισσότερα...]
Traffic restrictions expected in Athens mid-morning to evening on Friday due to protests
Traffic restrictions will be introduced in Athens from 11:00 am until evening on Friday, for rallies and events related to International Women's Day and protests over the private university bill's voting, ANA reports. Car traffic will be restricted and diverted gradually and depending on the marches and protest rallies, with a focus on disturbing circulation as little as possible. Areas affected … [Περισσότερα...]
Metro station 'Maniatika' near Piraeus Port to be closed on Saturday and Sunday
The metro station "Maniatika" will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, due to work to install electronic ticket sales equipment, ANA reports.The temporary closure of the station is the first step in the gradual implementation of a project for the installation of new entrance and exit gates, automatic ticket machines, and Management Centres and concerns six stations on the extension of … [Περισσότερα...]
Athens wins World Travel Award 2024 as the top city-break destination in Europe
Athens was selected as Europe's Leading City-break Destination at the World Travel Awards 2024, in a ceremony in Berlin on Wednesday, ANA reports. The top award was received by the CEO of the Company of Development and Tourism Promotion of the Municipality of Athens (EATA) Ioannis Georgizas. Athens' distinction at the 31st World Travel Awards seals the long-term strategy and efforts of the … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Tourism Minister at ITB: 2024 will be another excellent year for sector
Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni had contacts with her political counterparts, officials from the tourism market, and representatives of the media during her visit to the international tourism exhibition ITB in Berlin, ANA reports. Kefalogianni met with her counterpart from Saudi Arabia Ahmed Al Khateeb, and Saudi Deputy Minister of Tourism Haifa bint Muhammad Al Saud. They agreed not only … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Foreign Minister to meet UAE Minister of Industry and Technology on Friday
Greek Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapatritis will meet with United Arab Emirates Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Sultan Al Jaber, at 3:00 pm on Friday, ANA reports. The meeting will be held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to … [Περισσότερα...]
European Union actions of 274m euros to support cultural heritage in Greece
Actions to support cultural heritage in Greece totaling 274 million euros within the framework of regional programs and the Just Transition fund were announced by the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Iliana Ivanova on Wednesday, ANA reports.Ivanova was responding to a question from the European People's Party MEP Maria Spyraki. Her response said a sum of … [Περισσότερα...]
'Odontotos' rack railway temporarily stopped until landslides issue is resolved
Deputy Infrastructure Minister Christina Alexopoulou, the Regional Governor of western Greece Nektarios Farmakis, and the managing director of Hellenic Railways Organisation met on Wednesday and decided on the temporary closure of the scenic Odontotos rack railway route until problems caused by landslides have been addressed, ANA reports. The landslides are linked to natural disasters, such as … [Περισσότερα...]
Minister: Bringing about the return of Greeks abroad 'a moral duty'
Bringing about the return of the Greeks abroad "is not only an economic need but a social and moral duty," Labour and Social Security Minister Domna Michailidou said in her speech at the annual event organized by BrainReGain-Hellenism In Action, ANA reports.Greece should "embrace" its children, who left the country seeking job opportunities, and "offer them a friendly and supportive environment so … [Περισσότερα...]
Archdiocese of America Eparchial Synod to meet on March 14-17 in Florida
The Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese of America is scheduled to convene from March 14 to 17 in the city of Boca Raton, FL. The sessions will be held at the Church of Saint Mark and its adjoining facilities. The National Herald has learned that one of the main topics expected to be addressed by the Synod is the elevation to the episcopacy of two Archimandrites, specifically Fr. Nektarios … [Περισσότερα...]
The 'Lent Basket' to be launched in Greece on March 13
The "Lent Basket" - with lower prices of goods consumed during the period of Lent - will be available from Wednesday 13 March until May 4, according to the ministerial decision signed on Tuesday by Development Minister Kostas Skrekas, ANA reports.The "Lent Basket" is a special extension of the "Household Basket" that is already in effect, as it includes three additional food categories for every … [Περισσότερα...]
ITB BERLIN 2024 opens with excellent bookings after global rise in travel in 2023
ITB Berlin, which is taking place from 5 to 7 March 2024 on the Berliner Exhibition Grounds, reports excellent bookings for a total of 150,000 square metres, equivalent to over 90 per cent of the display area. At 87 per cent, international participation in the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show is at a record high. The ITB Buyers Circle with 1,300 senior buyers serves as an industry barometer and … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek PM at Athens supermarket: Consumers 'can already see lower prices on the shelf'
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday visited a supermarket in central Athens, accompanied by Development Minister Kostas Skrekas, to determine whether the recent measures taken to counteract the high cost of living and reduce retail prices have started to work, ANA reports.He particularly focused on the case of infant formula, where he noted the government's cap on profit margins … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Health Minister: Afternoon surgeries at state hospitals to begin shortly
Afternoon surgeries, which will help reduce long waiting lists at state hospitals, will go into effect within the next few days, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis told the Greek parliament on Monday during a briefing, as the relevant ministerial decision is at the National Printing House, ANA reports. As soon as the decision is published, the surgeries can commence. "Just a while ago, the Joint … [Περισσότερα...]
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Whitestone Community marks 49th Anniversary
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone celebrated its 49th anniversary with a luncheon following the Divine Liturgy on March 3. His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos presided over the liturgy along with the community’s presiding priest Fr. Nicolaos Paros, assisted by Fr. Nicholas Soteropoulos. The well-attended luncheon was held in the community’s Vasilios and Athanasia Kartsonis Hall … [Περισσότερα...]
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