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Prefects of Northern and Southern Aegean Sea have long tried to attract more tourists to their islands, especially from Turkey. That's the reason why they thought that free visa permissions or at least, a visa without needing many days,...

The promotion of Crete's endemic plants should be given a boost soon, says Cretan community's representatives. During this past weekend, as part of an event held to promote Crete's aromatic plants and herbs, local businessmen, producers and local members of...

A Gold Medal was awarded to Alonissos and Samothraki islands by the Quality Coast association. This year's ceremony took place in Torres Vedras, Portugal. It was held under the auspices and the financial contribution of the European Union beaches and coastal...

The islands and the sunny days in Greece, as well as the beautiful beaches, will always be the perfect promotion for Greece. The British newspaper Sun published a flattering article about Greek islands, and mainly about Rhodes. Under the title "Greek Rescue...

They like the sun. They love the beaches. And now they have the opportunity to buy a house on the Greek island of their choice. More and more foreigners are interested in investing in real estate, especially on the Greek...

Recently, Greek officials have decided to provide some tourists coming from Turkey and Russia with free visas. This may increase the tourism from these countries in Greece, and thus, may also be followed by an increase in money. Greek Foreign Minister Stavos Dimas'...

Famous German newspaper Die Welt published a reportage, under the title "Pursuit of Offers in Real Estate on Greek Islands," underlining the importance of increasing rates of German visitors for Greece. Germans have always been keen on visiting Greek islands, but now...

Greek ferry crews have decided to press ahead with a planned two-day strike next week that is expected to severely disrupt Easter holiday plans in the crisis-struck country. The seamen’s federation said Friday that no ferries will be sailing on...

The island of Zakynthos, long known for its Venetian ruins and turquoise waters, lately has new fame in Greece -- as "the island of the blind." According to Dow Jones, the Greek health ministry is investigating on Zakynthos after local...

Legislation that would have allowed the construction of large tourist complexes on small Greek islands and resorts on up to 10 uninhabited islets was voted down in Parliament Friday by deputies from all the parties, as daily Kathimerini reported. The...