Survey: Solo Travelers Undaunted by Coronavirus

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Amidst a backdrop of Covid-fueled travel restrictions, solo travelers are forging ahead with plans to travel more often and more sustainably, a recent survey reveals. Its results are part of Solo Traveler’s 8th annual reader survey that was compiled with the support of Overseas Adventure Travel, a leader in solo-friendly tours. Nearly 3,000 respondents shared […]

Covid-19: Greece Tightens Land Border Entry Restrictions, Announces New Rules

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Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. Greek authorities on Friday gave clarifications on the new restrictions for crossing the country’s land borders. The measures have been announced in response to high numbers of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases recorded in northern Greece. According to Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias, the latest data

Athens Virtual Marathon Event Gets Extension Due to High Demand

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The ongoing Athens Virtual Marathon event is extended until November 27, due to the increasing interest of runners from all over the world, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Athens Marathon Organizing Committee announced on Thursday. The organizers have also taken into consideration the lockdown measures in place for individual exercise in Greece.

Greek Hotels Chief: Covid-19 to Accelerate Tourism’s Digital Transformation

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is expected to accelerate the digital transformation of Greek tourism enterprises in the coming years, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President and HOTREC Excom member Alexandros Vassilikos said on Thursday. Speaking on the topic during a roundtable discussion of the Greek chapter of the International Federation for IT and Travel &

EU Leaders Reiterate Pledge to Work Together on Covid-19 Actions

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel. EU leaders agreed on Thursday to operate along the same lines with regard to Covid-19 containment measures in an effort to get the market going and also facilitate free movement. Participating in a video summit, member state leaders said that lifting restrictions […]

Athens Backs Businesses with €1m in Support Actions

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Monastiraki square. Photo source: @Municipality of Athens In efforts to keep businesses hit by the Covid-19 pandemic afloat, the Municipality of Athens on Thursday announced the first round of support actions worth 1 million euros. The plan is part of a 40-million-euro Covid-19 relief package aimed at reinforcing the city’s economy during and in the […]

Arabian Travel Market 2021 to Run Live Event in Dubai

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Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), has announced that the 2021 edition of its annual showcase will take place live at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) during May 16-19. Now in its 27th year and working in collaboration with DWTC and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, the theme of […]

Greece to Carry Out Rapid Covid-19 Tests at Border Crossings in the North

By admin 19 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: EODY The Greek government has announced that it will carry out rapid tests for the coronavirus (Covid-19) at several of its border crossings. The measure is part of efforts to curb the spread of the virus in the country. More specifically, as announced by Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas, as of 6am on Friday, November 20, […]

Commission Commends Greece, Paves Way for €767m Tranche

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Photo Source: @European Commission The European Commission (EC) commended Greek authorities for moving ahead with reform commitments despite the extraordinary circumstances posed by the coronavirus outbreak, paving the way for the release of a new tranche of debt relief agreed to as part of Greece’s post-bailout program. “In spite of the adverse circumstances

Greece Announces Covid-19 Vaccination Plan

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Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said free Covid-19 vaccination would be available by appointment at 1,018 points across the country once the first effective drugs are made available. Kikilias on Wednesday presented Greece’s vaccination plan, which is aimed at ensuring the widest possible coverage with a target of 2,117,440