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Eastern Europe

Greece Doubles the Number of Israeli Tourists Allowed to Visit

Greece has announced the doubling of the number of Israeli tourists allowed to visit the country from 600 to 1,200…

Greece Cracks Down Hard on COVID-19 Violations

Greek officials have imposed a crackdown for COVID-19 violations. Individuals who violate regulations can now be sentenced to life in…

Greece Tops U.S. List of Most Searched European Destinations

Americans are still searching for their favorite destinations and Greece tops of desireable place in Europe.

Parties and Public Gatherings Banned in Mykonos and Halkidiki

The Greek authorities have now banned all parties and gatherings of more than 9 people for any reason on Mykonos…

Greece Divvying Up Tourism Recovery Funds Before COVID-19 Is Done

Greek tourism stakeholders met earlier this week via teleconference to mull over the best ways to tap into €27.5 billion…

Hellenic Statistical Authority Reveals Q2 COVID-19 Hospitality Catastrophe

Greece’s accommodation services providers will be devastated by the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Greece Adds New Elements to National Intangible Cultural Heritage Index

Greece's Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced last week the inclusion of 16 new elements to Greece’s National Directory of Intangible…

GNTO Launches “Greek Summer Feeling” Campaign Via Bloomberg

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a "first-ever" strategic partnership with Bloomberg.

Archaeologists Peter Eeckhout and Jan Driessen Explore Minoan Secrets

An ARTE documentary brings forward new methods for solving the riddles left by the mysterious Minoans

A Rise in Coronavirus Cases in Greece May Lead to UK Travel Ban

The recent rise in coronavirus cases in Greece has United Kingdom officials considering a travel ban to the country.