Greek Minister Sets Mid-July Date for UK Open Travel
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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said Greece may be ready to welcome British travelers by mid-July, which is a realistic and feasible time frame for authorities to finalize the date.
Speaking on UK television, Theoharis said both Greece and the UK were working in this direction in order to ensure that the situation is under control and that UK travelers will be able to enjoy their holidays in Greece as they do every year and at the same time feel confident about their safety.
The Greek minister spoke on Sky News Tonight hours before news came out that Greece would not be on a list of over 60 countries, including Italy, France, Germany, and Spain – travelers from which would not have to enter quarantine as of July 10.
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis
Theoharis went on to add that Greek health experts were monitoring the epidemiological situation in the UK, particularly in view of rising coronavirus cases there, and that Greece had opened its borders implementing a government strategy which focused on testing, health protocols, and careful selection of countries based on effective Covid-19 management as well as reciprocity.
Theoharis underlined the importance of reciprocity with regard to quarantine-free travel for both Greek and UK citizens returning from Greece. It should be noted that under the UK’s current highly criticised policy, its own residents returning from trips abroad have been required to self-isolate for 14 days.
The UK is one of Greece’s top source markets and a favorite destination for British travelers, many of whom either have holiday homes in the country or return each year.
On Tuesday, Greece issued an aviation directive (NOTAM) extending a previous suspension of all flights to and from the UK until July 15.
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