Chinese Embassy in Athens

Greece will see a further rise in tourism flow from China in 2019, after an increase of over 22 percent recorded in the first nine months of 2018, both Greek and Chinese officials told Xinhua.

By the end of 2018, Greek tourism authorities expect to welcome up to 200,000 visitors from China, one of the world's fastest growing markets.

A blockade of the cargo terminal run by China's Cosco at Piraeus by disgruntled port workers was lifted on Saturday after the strike was declared illegal by a Piraeus court following an appeal by the companies who supply the work force to Piraeus Container Terminal.

With the blockade of the cargo terminal run by China's Cosco at Piraeus by disgruntled port workers causing serious disruptions in the transfer of cargo shipments and drawing the ire of port officials, the Chinese Embassy in Athens filed a complaint on Friday with the Greek government, urging it to protect China's significant investments in Greece. 

The Chinese Embassy in Athens has filed a complaint with the Greek government concerning Thursday's blockade of the cargo terminal run by China's Cosco at Piraeus by disgruntled port workers.

Talks between Athens and Beijing over an extensive long-term economic cooperation agreement are at an advanced stage.

The 53rd Lefkada Folklore Festival began over the weekend on the picturesque Ionian island, an annual event that brings together folklore troupes from around the world.
Performers from each participating country will appear every night at the island’s open theater until Aug. 23, when the festival ends.

By Zou Xiaoli *