Deutsche Bank Suggests Travel with ‘Health Certificate’ Could Help Tourism

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In efforts to keep the travel and tourism sector above water after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, Deutsche Bank suggests a number of actions to ensure a balance between health risks, economic damage control and travel. One proposed action sees vacationers presenting special medical or immunity certificates to the destinations they visit. According to the Deutsche […]

Covid-19: Commission, EIF Announce €8bn in Urgent Relief for Hard-hit SMEs

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In efforts to facilitate cash flows for 100,000 small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) unlocked 8 billion euros in funding this week. More specifically, the guarantees – to be made available this month through local banks and lenders – will

Epirus Palace Hotel Donates Medical Supplies to Ioannina Hospital

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Epirus Palace Congress & Spa The Epirus Palace Congress & Spa, located in the region of Epirus, recently donated medical supplies to the University Hospital of Ioannina, aiming this way to assist in Greece’s effort to combat COVID-19. “Epirus Palace is aware of the difficulties that Greece is confronted with and recognizes the challenges that the Ioannina

Athens Municipality Offers Arts and Culture Online

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Photo Source: @OPANDA The Municipality of Athens is offering internet users the chance to enjoy a wide selection of cultural programs and shows online – right from the comfort of their home. “This is a difficult time for all of us,” Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said in an announcement, referring to the coronavirus pandemic. “We wish […]

NFL Athens Running Event Goes Virtual

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The organizers of the No Finish Line (NFL) Athens running event, in May, will hold a symbolic virtual event on social media, with the participation of the race’s athletes. NFL Athens was originally scheduled to take place in the Greek capital during May 6-10, but has been postponed for October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead […]

Europe’s Hard-hit Aviation Industry Calls on EU to ‘Act Now’

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Photo Source: @ACI Europe Europe’s aviation stakeholders are calling on EU governments to step up actions aimed at protecting the industry from falling into liquidity as the Covid-19 crisis pushes ahead. Airlines for Europe (A4E), Airline Catering Association (ACA), Airports Council International (ACI EUROPE), Airport Services Association (ASA), The European Travel Agents’

OECD Forecasts Post-Covid Slowdown of the Greek Economy

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The Greek economy is expected to suffer a blow once the coronavirus pandemic subsides due to its heavy reliance on tourism, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the back of a previous study that found the impact of the health emergency on global tourism to last throughout the year. More […]

Greece Bets on Contemporary Culture with €15m Boost

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The Greek Culture Ministry announced last week that it would be allocating 15 million euros in funds to enhance contemporary culture and support artists during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the ministry, culture accounts for 3 percent of Greece’s working force with 100,000 employees in over 40,000 mostly small and medium-sized businesses. With the onset […]

Greece’s East Med Yacht Show 2020 Postponed

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East Med Yacht Show 2019 The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association has decided to postpone the East Med Yacht Show 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event was originally scheduled to take place in Piraeus during May 8-11. According to an announcement by the association and the event’s organizing committee, the health and safety […]

Covid-19: Greece Imposes Curfew on Mykonos

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Greek authorities have announced stricter lockdown measures for the popular Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini, in efforts to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Following a recent announcement by Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Chardalias, a strict curfew will be imposed on the residents of Mykonos, starting today (Monday) and for the next […]