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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-19

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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  • [01] A unique view of Meteora on an Air Balloon
  • [02] ECB approves easing of capital controls

  • [01] A unique view of Meteora on an Air Balloon

    There is no better way to enjoy the magical place of Meteora,, than on a hot-air balloon, the owner of the company that organises the tours said in an interview with Praktorio 104.9 FM.

    Meteora, which in Greek means suspended in the mid air, has one of the most famous and photographed landscapes in the world. Wind and water have eroded the sandstone rocks of the region into the fantastic valleys, formations and columns of stone.

    The tours on hot-air balloons started last year and have mainly attracted Asian and Russian tourists, according to Michalis Karamberidis. "It is not easy to attract the Greeks, but demand from tourists is high, particularly the Asians who are looking for unique experiences," he stressed.

    The Russians are also interested in that kind of adventure, he added. "We have also signed a cooperation agreement with a Russian channel that wants to promote our company as more and more Russians are interested in Meteora, which is one of Greece's assets."

    [02] ECB approves easing of capital controls

    The European Central Bank (ECB) late on Monday gave the "green light" to a request by the Bank of Greece (BoG) to loosen capital controls in the country.

    According to a BoG official, the move had been announced by central bank governor Yannis Stournaras last week.

    The decision is expected to be published in the Government Gazette.


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