Google Finally Launches Greek Street View Maps

Google launched its Street View map service in Greece after winning approval from the privacy authority that blocked the map application five years ago. It should be reminded that in 2009, the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (DPA) blocked the creation of the ground-level map, but had given permission to the tech giant to collect the photos for Street View.

Officials at Google said that following “extensive and detailed” negotiations with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority, the objections were finally lifted.

Attending the launch event, Minister of Culture Panos Panagiotopoulos was quoted by reporters as saying that the map service can hale Greece's tourism industry by giving tourists a great virtual experience.