Transportation
Athens-Thessaloniki by Rail in Three Hours by 2021
The travel time has already been cut to four hours, but an improved signaling system and maintenance will make the trip even breezier.
BUSINESS & TECH
Thomas Cook: Rescue Flights for 50,000 Tourists Stranded in Greece
Contingency plans will see tourists currently in Greece on Thomas Cook holidays repatriated with extra flights. But hoteliers brace for a financial blow.
BUSINESS & TECH
Ruling Lifts Final Barrier to Elliniko Project
The redevelopment of the old airport on the south coast of Athens will be the biggest urban regeneration project of its kind in Europe.
Transportation
Seamen’s Union Announces Ferry Strike for September 24
Travelers heading to the Greek islands on Tuesday, September 24, may need to revise their plans.
BUSINESS & TECH
Marina Approved for Planned Elounda Hills Resort on Crete
Mirum Hellas, which belongs to Russian property investor Vitaly Borisov, is planning to begin work at Elounda Hills in 2020.
BUSINESS & TECH
Athens Airport Saw a Record 3 Million Passengers in August
Athens International Airport continues to set new records for passenger traffic, with 2019 seeing an 8.8 percent rise to date compared to 2018.
Real Estate
Elliniko to Host Big Sea Aquarium
The aquarium is to be constructed inside the sea, in the coastal area of the Athens airport plot at Elliniko.
BUSINESS & TECH
Lifestyle Smartphone App Launches on Paros
A new smartphone app is seeking to carve out a niche in the tourism landscape, offering quality recommendations to high-end travelers.
