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October 16, 2015
Going to Greece? Expect ticket hikes
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Cash-strapped Greece is planning steep increases in ticket prices for ancient sites and museums, which travel agents say could hit the country's key tourism industry.
The Culture Ministry wants to raise the ticket for the Acropolis from 12 euros to 20 euros, and to double entry charges for other popular sites and museums — which all together attracted more than 6 million visitors in January-June.
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