XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sailing Uncharted Waters

By admin 10 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

Greece’s coastal shipping industry will have to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the 2020 Greek shipping report released recently by XRTC Business Consultants. Titled “Responsibility and Realism: The Conditions to Deal with the New Reality”, the annual XRTC report refers to […]

Negative COVID-19 Test Mandatory for Entry to Greece from Five Countries

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Photo source: Prague Airport All travelers entering Greece from Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands as of August 17 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival to the country. The test must be performed up to 72 hours before travelers enter Greece. The announcement […]

MSC Cruises Includes Greece in Restart Plans

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MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises has announced that it will soon resume operations in the Mediterranean as of August 22 with cruises initially to Greek and Italian destinations. According to a company announcement, the MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica cruise ships are scheduled to conduct seven-day cruises in the Western and Eastern Mediterranean respectively. The MSC […]

Travelers to Greece from Malta Must Have Negative Covid-19 Test

By admin 8 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Malta International Airport All travelers entering Greece from an airport of Malta as of Wednesday, August 12, will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival, according to a decision of Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias. The test must be performed up to […]

Emirates’ A380 Restarts Flights to Five Destinations

By admin 7 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Emirates has deployed its iconic A380 aircraft to five international destinations, namely Amsterdam, Cairo, London, Paris and Guangzhou. According to a company announcement, Emirates passengers can now fly daily to Amsterdam; four times a week to Cairo; twice a day to London (Heathrow), once daily to Paris, and once a week to Guangzhou (as of […]

Cavo Mare Villas Promises Safe and Luxury Holidays on Zakynthos

By admin 7 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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The ultra-luxury hospitality complex Cavo Mare Villas is open and welcoming guests to its safe premises on the island of Zakynthos. The property consists of nine luxury villas in Tragaki, with most offering stunning views to the Ionian Sea, as well as two brand new villas in the area of Akrotiri (Akrotiri Jewels). Putting the […]

Works for New Golf Courses on Schedule at Costa Navarino

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The development of two new golf courses at Costa Navarino in Messinia, stretching over 150 hectares at Navarino Hills, is progressing according to schedule, despite the extraordinary conditions caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Designed by two-time Masters Champion and Ryder Cup legend José María Olazábal and overlooking The Bay Course and the historic Bay […]

Greek PM Vows to Support Tourism Sector Work Force

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (right) speaking during a meeting with Rhodes tourism professionals. Photo Source: Primeminister.gr Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday that the state would be supporting tourism sector employees who have been affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking at a meeting with Rhodes tourism

US Urges Citizens to ‘Reconsider’ Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19

By admin 7 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Athens International Airport (archive photo). The US State Department on Thursday issued a new advisory for Greece urging its citizens to reconsider plans for travel due to increasing cases of Covid-19. The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Level 3 travel health notice for Greece after the number of confirmed coronavirus cases increased. […]

Greece’s Poros Island Goes into Covid-19 Lockdown

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Photo source: General Secretariat for Civil Protection Greek health authorities announced emergency restrictions on Friday for the Saronic island of Poros, some two hours outside Athens, after at least 13 people were found to be positive to the coronavirus (Covid-19). The decision was announced after an emergency meeting at the Civil Protection ministry based on […]