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Air Canada resumes direct flights to Athens
Greece gains broader access to the American tourist market with the resumption of the direct flights of Air Canada to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" for the new tourism season, as there were no direct flights from Canada to the Greek capital until recently.
Armed robbery at Rolex outlet in central Athens
The armed robbery at a Rolex store that took place on Tuesday morning in the center of Athens has caused a great stir, with the police forces launching a manhunt to locate the perpetrators, but no arrests have been made so far.
How foreign tourists evaluate Greece's reputation
The "reputation" of Greece in July based on the experience of the destination (accommodation, dining, attractions, etc.) among visitors is showing a slight decrease from 9.0 to 8.9, something that happens internationally - often and to a greater extent - during the peak of the season, as reported by the Institute of Greek Tourism Enterprises federation (SETE)-INSETE.
Athens riding high
On the contrary, Athens maintains its score of 9.0 for four consecutive months. Both Athens and Greece are rated well above the European average (8.5) and among the top five best rated destinations in Europe.