Covid-19 Lockdown Keeps Greeks at Home for Easter

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Greeks will not be taking their Easter holidays in the countryside as is common practice in view of strict measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Greek Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas said on Monday, that Easter will be celebrated differently this year. “This year we will not celebrate Easter in the village… we will […]

Covid-19: Greece Boosts Support Actions for Businesses and Workers

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament / © Aliki Eleftheriou In an attempt to keep the economy afloat in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis, the Greek government announced on Monday, additional support measures for some 800,000 businesses, 1.7 million private-sector employees and 700,000 self-employed and small business owners. “We are implementing

EasyJet Grounds its Entire Fleet

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EasyJet has announced its decision to ground its entire fleet of aircraft, following country lockdowns, travel restrictions and changes to travel advice imposed across its network due to the coronavirus pandemic. The airline said it could not put a firm date on restarting commercial flights, also adding that it will continue to evaluate the situation […]

AmCham Study Reveals Covid-19 Impact on Greek Businesses

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Photo Source: AmCham Travel disruptions, insecurity and the inability to make business decisions, as well as the dwindling demand for products are the main problems Greek businesses are facing as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, according to the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham). More specifically, according to an AmCham survey on the impact of […]

Porto Carras Grand Resort Hopes to Open on May 20

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Porto Carras Grand Resort Considering there are not new government Covid-19 restrictions for the operation of resorts in Greece, the Porto Carras Grand Resort, located in the area of Sithonia in Halkidiki, will begin operations for the summer season on May 20, according to the Technical Olympic Group, which runs both the resort and the Domaine […]

Airbnb Hosts Provide Housing to Covid-19 Responders

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Photo Source: Airbnb Airbnb has announced a new global initiative to help connect those responding to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic with safe and convenient places to stay while they carry out their critical work. The company’s goal is to help house 100,000 healthcare professionals, relief workers, and first responders around the world. This initiative builds […]

Fraport Greece, Copelouzos Group Join Battle Against Covid-19

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Fraport Greece and the Copelouzos Group are actively participating in Greece’s efforts to contain the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic from spreading further. According to an announcement by Fraport Greece, both companies are donating 500,000 surgical face masks to Greece’s healthcare system which is in need of medical supplies. Each company will cover 50 percent of

KLM Starts Summer Schedule with 57 Destinations

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KLM will start its summer schedule on March 29 with a significantly reduced network due to the coronavirus crisis, an announcement by the airline said on Thursday. Until and including May 3, KLM plans to fly to 25 intercontinental and 32 European destinations. During this period, KLM will fly according to an adjusted schedule, which […]

Six Greek Airlines Run Into Covid-19 Turbulence

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Six smaller Greek airlines are calling for immediate financial backing in order to remain above water in view of plummeting traveler flows and imminent operational costs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. In a joint letter to the finance ministry issued on Friday, Greece-based carriers Air Mediterranean, Blue Bird, Ellinair, GainJet, Lumiwings and Orange2Fly

GNTO Offices Abroad Offer Covid-19 Protection Info and Greece Updates

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Photo Source: @Visit Greece Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) services abroad are keeping up to date with the latest global developments in regard to the coronavirus pandemic and are collecting relevant information from source markets. GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis has advised employees at 16 global branches to ensure protection measures are