Greece’s Tourism Minister, Haris Theoharis, summarized in three tweets a series of platitudes and unacceptable rhetoric. He spoke of “the greatness of the Greek soul,” that lives “in the best country of the world,” and that it is “a privilege to be Greek.” Odd enough, he was addressing tourism issues …
Read More »Greece’s bailout programs ignored “social needs of population,” says ESM-report
“The bailout programs paid insufficient attention to the underlying needs of the Greek population,” independent Evaluator Joaquín Almunia saidn among others in a report presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Stability Mechanism Board of Governors on 11 June 2020. The Governors assessed the report’s findings and recommendations and …
Read More »Greece enlists “Santorini sunset” to launch tourism season 2020
With the majestic Santoriniri sunset and the iconic volcano on background Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis launched the opening of the tourism season amid the pandemic. The setting was perfect, the timing cleverly planned and the main message: we are a coronavirus “safe country.” “Greece is ready to accept visitors …
Read More »The stunning holiday destinations that will PAY Australians to travel there
Mexico, the United States, Italy and Greece have all come up with ways to tempt Australians back to some of their most famous hotspots.
Read More »Greece among top 5 EU countries with cleanest bathing waters
Greece is among the top five European countries with the cleanest bathing waters, a study by the EU’s European Environment Agency has found. Cyprus is champion with 99.1% of its beaches having excellent water quality. According to the study by the EU’s environmental service, the European Environment Agency, the quality …
Read More »10-year-old missing Markella found; police investigates possible abduction
Happy ending for the thriller that shook the whole Greece and triggered an unprecedented mobilization of volunteers and internet users. 10-year-old Markella was found on Saturday morning some 3-4 km away from the spot where she went missing after school on Thursday. The girl was wandering around with her backpack …
Read More »Slice, camera, ACTION! The sing-along Greek pizza
Discover the perfect pizza to match your favourite movie with these delicious recipes. Pictured, the sing-along Greek pizza that’s a great choice for Mama Mia! fans.
Read More »There are 200 islands to choose from. So… Come on Boris, build a bridge to Greece this summer!
It seems as though holidays to Greece will go ahead in 2020 once an ‘air bridge’ is agreed between the country and the UK. Each Greek island has its own delights. Here’s our guide to suit all tastes…
Read More »20 new coronavirus cases raise infections in Greece to 3,108
Greece’s health authorities announced 20 more new confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday evening, cases that has increased the total infections to 3,108. Death toll remain sat 183, as no death has been recorded since Tuesday. 55% of the total infected people are men. Of the total cases, 694 are related …
Read More »Greece travel updates: Lifts ban on IT, NL, SP earlier, opens all borders July 1
Greece announced on Friday that it will open all airports, ports and land borders on July 1, 2020 and will lift its flight ban on Italy, Netherlands and Spain on June 15. This was announced during a live press conference held by Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis and Health Minister, Vassilis …
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