Annual General Assembly of the OTRoutes network

The Annual General Assembly of Members of the Routes of the Olive Tree – OTRoutes Network, was held successfully on September 23, 2020, and its works was carried out this year using audiovisual means (teleconference) according to health protocols for the spread of COVID 19. The works of the General Assembly was opened by the …

Exploring your region and the regions of your neighbors could be an extraordinary journey

Europe is a mosaic of cultures. Across the length and breadth of Europe and its breathtaking landscapes, there are countless destinations that will mesmerise you with their history, culture, nature and gastronomy. Follow the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe and fascinating new projects. Discover the hidden treasures of the macro-regions. Origin The Routes …

The impact of COVID-19 on Europe’s island economies

By George Assonitis Is restarting post-corona tourism on Europe’s Islands a simple push a button enough? Opening travel and tourism on Europe’s thousands of islands after COVID-19 is not an issue of just pushing a button, but, instead, need a slow, attentive, and eventually more painful effort than other coastal areas. Since it is unknown …

“Cultural Routes Dialogues: Challenges and Opportunities after Covid-19”

The “Routes of the Olive Tree” participated in this very interesting Teleconference on the above topical issue, which was organized on June 26 by the Directorate of International Relations & EU of the Greek Ministry of Culture & Sports in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council …