WTTC: Tourism Surge Set to Fuel Greece’s Economy by 2035
The tourism sector is expected to create 1.1 million jobs by 2035 and contribute €58.2 billion to the Greek economy.
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Greek coast guard says over 600 migrants rescued from fishing boats
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Greek Island of Chios Declares Emergency as Wildfires Rage
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Criticises Libya Over Migrant Surge to Greece
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PM: Greece sending Navy ships to monitor migrant vessels off Libya
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Syntagma metro station to close for anti-war demonstrations today Monday evening
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Santorini’s Archaeological Museum Reopens as Greece’s 27th Revamped Cultural Gem
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The reopening, coinciding with the start of the island’s tourism season, transforms the museum into a modern cultural hub, showcasing Santorini’s rich heritage to a global audience.
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Greek Shipping and Security on High Alert Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
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The meeting focused on the risk of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for a recent U.S. strike, a move that could disrupt global trade and directly impact Greece’s vital shipping industry.
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EKO Acropolis Rally 2025: The Super Special Stage at Zappeion
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Greece Climbs to 15th in Global Tourism with 36 Million Visitors
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This marks a 106% recovery from pre-pandemic levels, outpacing the European average. In just one year, Greece jumped from 13th to 9th globally in tourist arrivals.
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Hagia Sophia Restoration: Byzantine-Hellenistic Icon Faces Quake Risk
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For nearly 1,500 years, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia has stood as a testament to resilience, surviving empires, earthquakes, and shifting roles as a cathedral, mosque, museum, and mosque again.
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Economic Growth in Greece at 2.3% in 2025: BOG
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Economic growth in Greece is projected to be 2.3% in 2025, according to the country’s central bank's latest Monetary Policy Report
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Athens Becomes Central Hub in Israeli Emergency Airlift Operation
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The Greek government’s cooperation has been instrumental in ensuring the flow of people and aircraft in through the few open air channels between Europe and Israel
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Amorgos: The Cycladic Island Stealing the Spotlight from Santorini
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Gerapetritis: Greece Maintains Principled Position on Palestine
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Greece Aims High with Tourism and Olympic Committee Alliance
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Skopelos Steals the Spotlight in German Travel Rankings
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Dendias Calls Emergency Defence Meeting Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
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Mitsotakis open to nuclear energy
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Speaking at a conference co-organized by the Financial Times and Kathimerini newspaper, Mitsotakis declared that “Greece should be prepared to join the nuclear alliance.”
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Parliament votes to investigate former transport minister
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Greece Has Second-Highest Rate of Working Poor in EU, Report Finds
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