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Development model questioned again amid reaction to luxury resort go-ahead
The construction of a large resort complex in Corfu on land ceded as part of Greece’s privatisation programme has ignited tension between the government and the local community.
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Summer season looks under threat as revenues fail to materialise
Greece’s efforts to restart its vital tourism sector and capture revenues from the peak which usually takes place between June to September appear to be faltering according to the latest data.
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Higher Covid-19 numbers spark concern as tourism sees little benefit from visitor arrivals
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to chair a meeting with key ministers and aides on Monday to discuss the latest developments on the coronavirus front as concern grows in Greece about the coronavirus flaring up in the coming weeks.
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Rise in "imported" Covid-19 cases a source of jitters for tourism industry
While reopening Greece to tourism was eagerly anticipated as a potential remedy for some of the economic impact of the pandemic, the realities of managing inflows of visitors safely are slowly becoming apparent as the number of coronavirus cases in the country rises.
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PM sees 'new Greece' rising from Hellinikon rubble, pledges more aid for struggling firms
Amid considerable fanfare, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis oversaw the start of demolition work at the site of the former Athens airport in Hellinikon on Friday, calling it a symbol of the “new Greece.”
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Criticism of Athens "Great Walk" prompts debate on public spaces
The “Great Walk”, a new traffic management plan for central Athens implemented by Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis in the wake of the lockdown, is attracting growing criticism from planning experts, the media and the public.
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More flights land at airports, but tourism expectations remain grounded
The spotlight fell on Greece’s tourism sector on Wednesday as regional airports, including on the islands, reopened to international flights, rekindling hopes that the arrival of visitors from abroad will boost the scant receipts gained so far this year by the industry.
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Tourism sector struggles as it prepares for full reopening in July
Greek resort areas prepare to welcome the first tourists of the season, with regional airports due to reopen to international flights on July 1.
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Travel balance falls by 97.8 pct in April
Greece’s travel balance fell to 4.6 million euros in April from 31.6 million a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) data has shown. This is equal to an decrease of 97.8 percent year-on-year (YoY).
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PM declares tourism season open, rules out new lockdown
Greece is gradually reopening to the world from Monday, aiming to attract as many tourists as possible while preventing any major coronavirus outbreak in the country.