Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Restrictions into March

By admin 21 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: HCAA The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday extended rules and restrictions for all international flights to Greece, as part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. The 7-day quarantine measure for all arrivals from abroad remains in place as well as special […]

Greece Adds ‘Dark Red’ Level to Covid-19 Risk Map

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. Greek authorities have added ‘dark red’ to the country’s color-coded risk-assessment map that enables citizens to track the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country and keep up to date with the latest safety restrictions in areas. The color ‘dark red’ indicates the areas in Greece that […]

Greece’s Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Now Available for Download

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: European Commission Residents in Greece who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19) can request their digital vaccination certificate from today, February 19, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Friday. Speaking on SKAI radio, the minister said individuals can request their vaccination certificate online through the gov.gr

ECDC Map Places Greece on Higher Covid-19 Risk Level

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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One day after Covid-19 cases spiked in Greece, all of its regions are either labelled high or medium risk on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) map. Updated every Thursday, the map charts the spread of the deadly virus across Europe. This week Attica, Central Greece, Evia island, and Achaia in […]

Halkidiki Tourism Professionals May Cover 50% of Covid-19 Testing Costs for Tourists

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Kassandra, Halkidiki. Photo Source: Visit Greece Tourism professionals in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, home to some of the country’s finest beaches, is examining the possibility of paying for part of the cost of Covid-19 testing for tourists, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios recently said. In an interview to the Athens News Agency, Tasios

ECTAA Calls on EU to Revise VAT Rules for Travel Agents

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Europe’s travel agents and tour operators are urging the Commission to review and revise a set of special VAT rules to meet the demands of the digital era and to ensure the sector’s competitiveness. Representing some 70,000 travel agents and tour operators in Europe, the European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) is requesting […]

Global Tourism and Aviation Bodies Turn to UK PM to Restore Travel

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently visited Wales and met with the NHS staff, police officers and Armed Forces personnel working on the response to Covid-19. Photo source: @UK Prime Minister International tourism and aviation bodies are placing their hopes on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to restore travel when he decides this weekend on […]

Greek Tourism Says ‘Health First’ in Six Languages

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Aiming to provide international travelers with all the information they need on the health protocols implemented in Greece against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has upgraded its “Destination Greece. Health First” website . Launched in July 2020 to facilitate travelers, the website initially offered information in Greek

Covid-19 Lockdown Measures in Greece May Run Through Easter

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Ministry of Health The number of Covid-19 cases in Greece may be stabilizing, but Greek health experts are considering extending current lockdowns or containment measures through to Easter. Briefing the press this week ahead of Friday’s weekly Covid-19 response committee meeting, Government Spokesperson Christos Tarantilis confirmed that there were signs of

Athens: Central Pagrati Neighborhood Gets its Own ‘Pocket Park’

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Aiming to improve the standard of living in central Athens and create more outdoor space, the municipality of Athens created its third mini park in the neighborhood of Pagrati. Under its so-called “pocket park” campaign within its urban regeneration program which converts abandoned areas into small green spaces, the municipality created a 750m2 park in