Coronavirus Puts Athens’ Hospitality Market on Hold

By admin 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association The ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the travel restrictions imposed worldwide and low demand have put Athens’ hospitality market on hold. “There are no bookings [for Athens] at the moment. Nothing is certain for the next months, since we don’t have any prepaid bookings, while a flexible […]

Athens-Attica Hotels Report €700m Revenue Loss in 2020 Due to Covid-19

By admin 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in 2020 led to a revenue loss of 700 million euros for Attica’s hotels, due to the severe drop of arrivals and occupancy rates, the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association said on Tuesday. According to the association, following the outbreak […]

Elefsina’s Old Oil Mill to Become an Archaeological Museum

By admin 22 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The theater in the Elefsina old Oil Mill, Photo source: Municipality of Elefsina Elefsina, located in Attica near Athens, will get a new archaeological museum, to be created on the premises of the city’s old Oil Mill. A landmark site of the area, the old oil mill every summer turns into a cultural venue, hosting […]

Sounio to Host 1st Olympic Yacht Show in October

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The 1st Olympic Yacht Show, a premium event focused on yachting and tourism, will take place in the coastal area of Sounio in Attica during October 1-5. Originally scheduled to take place in Lavrio in October 2020, the event was postponed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The event, organized by Ondeck Media & Events […]

Covid-19: Over 9,600 Small Attica Businesses to Receive Support

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Region of Attica will allocate over 250 million euros in funds to support over 9,600 small and very small enterprises impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Co-funded by the Attica Regional Operational Program (PEP Attikis) 2014-2020, the program foresees that subsidies for each eligible enterprise will range from 5,000 – 40,000 euros depending on […]

Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Restrictions Extended for West Attica, Kozani, Kalymnos

By admin 11 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo Source: Municipality of Kalymnos The stricter lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica, the regional units of Kozani and Rodopi, and on the island of Kalymnos have been extended by one week, until January 18, the Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection announced on Sunday. The decision was taken due to rising number of […]

Strict Lockdown Measures Extended for Two Municipalities in West Attica

By admin 5 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Region of Attica Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection also announced the extension of strict lockdown measures on the […]

AEGEAN Introduces Covid-19 Testing Option for Passengers

By admin 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: AEGEAN Greek airline company AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at a number of medical facilities in Greece. In collaboration with the Bioiatriki Group and the Athens Medical Group, AEGEAN is providing its ticket holders the opportunity to book diagnostic tests for Covid-19 […]

Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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In efforts to address overcrowding on public transport and to curb the spread of Covid-19 once lockdown measures are lifted, Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis announced on Tuesday, an increase in vehicles and routes. Speaking on public broadcaster ERT, Karamanlis said efforts were being made to boost frequency of metro and bus services […]

Greek Regions on Germany’s List of Covid-19 ‘Risk Areas’

By admin 9 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: @berlinairport Germany’s Federal Foreign Office recently updated its travel advice and has added five regions in Greece to its “risk areas” list due to an increase in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the country. As of November 9, travellers who have stayed in a “risk area” during the last ten days before entry to […]