In a move to further bolster its record-breaking tourism, Greece made a significant appearance at the 1st European Cruise Week exhibition in Genoa, Italy, highlighting an industry valued at $60 billion. “The cruise records in Greek ports and destinations confirm, more and more, that Greece is at the heart of the cruise world,” stated Vassilis Korkidis, President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce … [Περισσότερα...]
Greece shows new costumes for revamped Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony
The ceremony for lighting the Olympic Flame at Ancient Olympia next month, starting the Olympic Torch Relay that will usher in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is to feature several changes, including a new High Priestess, redesigned costumes and a new composer, ANA reports.The changes were showcased at a grand event organized at the Hellenic Olympic Committee on Tuesday, where the HOC thanked the … [Περισσότερα...]
Epirotes Society of Philadelphia ‘Omonia’ organized 16th Annual ‘Tsipourovradia’
The Epirotes Society of Philadelphia ‘Omonia’ held its 16th Annual ‘Tsipourovradia’ celebration at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby on March 9, transporting everyone to Epirus. A very large crowd turned out for the beloved event, underscoring the vibrant spirit of the community. The evening was an enchanting journey into the heart of Greek culture, with dancing, tsipouro, … [Περισσότερα...]
The President of the Hellenic Republic to visit Slovakia on March 13-15
The President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou, after an invitation by the President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová will make an official visit to Slovakia from March 13th to March 15th, ANA reports. The large number of Slovak tourists who have visited Greece in recent years in conjunction with the constantly large student community, mainly in Bratislava, has brought the … [Περισσότερα...]
First afternoon surgeries in Greece kick off at Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki
The first afternoon surgeries in Greece began on Tuesday at Papageorgiou Hospital, ANA reports. Shortly before the start of the surgeries, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, accompanied by Deputy Ministers Marios Themistokleus and Dimitris Varzopoulos, visited the surgical facilities of Papageorgiou Hospital, met with the surgical team, and spoke with the first patient undergoing knee … [Περισσότερα...]
Greek Foreign Minister: We stand behind Montenegro's European perspective
On Monday, Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis conveyed Greece's commitment to offering comprehensive humanitarian aid to the Middle East, covering support for its ports, infrastructure, and commercial fleet. He made this announcement during joint statements in Athens alongside his Montenegrin counterpart Filip Ivanović, ANA reports. Confirming the positive atmosphere, Montenegro's … [Περισσότερα...]
Visa Express for Turkish citizens to commence on five Greek islands in March
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...]
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