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Piraeus Port Authority unveils €294 million investment plans to boost cruise sector

26/05/2017 ENstaff 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, cruise industry, economy, Greeece, investments, Piraeus Port Authority, sea tourism, Theodora Riga, tourism

The Piraeus Port Authority is planning to invest some 294 million euros in the next five years to upgrade its existing infrastructure and increase competitiveness in the cruise industry.

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foreign affairs 

Greek – Russian talks focus on economy, entepreunership, tourism

28/05/201630/05/2016 ENstaff Alexis Tsipras, economy, Greece, Russia, tourism, trade, Vladimir Putin

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and President of Vladimir Putin signed a joint Declaration of the Government of Russia and the Government of Greece.

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Ambassador of India
in brief 

India launched e-visa for Greek nationals

08/04/2016 ENstaff e-visa, Embassy of India, Incredible India, India, tourism

The Indian Tourism Office and the Embassy of India in Athens recently held a presentation of India as a tourist destination for all seasons.

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365 days of tourism conference
econ/biz 

“Northern Greece: 365 Days of Tourism”

31/03/2016 ENstaff American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Northern Greece, tourism, UK, US

The Regional Development Fund of Central Macedonia is organizing an international, tourism, conference along with five bilateral chambers.

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econ/biz 

Electric car sales rise in Norway

29/03/2016 ENstaff business, electric cars, Norway, sales, tourism

Travelling through Norway in an electric car gets even easier, as new, quick chargers are placed near popular tourist destinations.

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Israel Crete
in brief 

The Ambassador of Israel visited Crete

03/03/2016 ENstaff Crete, Embassy of Israel, exports, tourism

The Ambassador of Israel, Irit Ben-Abba visited the island of Crete, where she met with the Governor of Crete, Stavros Arnaoutakis.

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culture destinations 

The 20 European Best Destinations for 2016

12/02/201612/02/2016 ENstaff Amsterdam, Athens, Berlin, Brussels, European Best Destinations, tourism, travel

Athens ranks 2nd in the list of the European organization, following the vote of 288,992 people online.

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foreign affairs 

Ministers of European Affairs and Tourism discuss the issuing of new visas

26/01/2016 ENstaff Elena Koundoura, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Nikos Xydakis, Russia, tourism, visa

The Foreign Ministry has taken the necessary steps to issue visas with biometric data, in order to serve third-country (non-EU) nationals planning to visit Greece during the upcoming tourist season.

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econ/biz 

Arrivals increased by 5.7% in 2015

15/01/2016 ENstaff airports, arrivals, greektourism, SETE, tourism

Tourist arrivals at Greece’s major airports increased by 5.7 percent in 2015, compared to 2014, according to figures published by the Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises (SETE). The total number of arrivals reached 15.5 million.

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airport
econ/biz 

Arrivals from Europe increased in Jan.- Sep. 2015

11/01/201611/01/2016 ENstaff arrivals, greektourism, Hellenic Statistical Authority, tourism

A significant increase is observed in arrivals from Bulgaria, FYROM, Germany, the UK, Italy and Poland, while a decrease is recorded in arrivals from Russia and Serbia.

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Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.

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