Following a review of the rules for safe ferry travel in Greece in the post-coronavirus (Covid-19) era, the government decided to allow Greek coastal shipping vessels to transfer more passengers on their routes in the country. According to a government decision, until August 31, ferries in Greece are now allowed to carry 80 percent (from […]
Following a sharp spike of confirmed coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Greece on Saturday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday is expected to assess the situation with his ministers and health experts. The National Health Organization (EODY) on Saturday reported 110 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in Greece to 4,587. Saturday’s […]
Photo source: Tirana International Airport The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Saturday issued a new aviation directive (NOTAM) that permits all flights to Greece from Albania and North Macedonia to land only at Athens International Airport (AIA), as part of the country’s preventive measures against the coronavirus (Covid-19). Flights to and from both countries
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis with Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took to Instagram on Saturday to send a message to the Greeks that it is absolutely necessary to observe the country’s protection measures against the coronavirus (Covid-19), after the significant increase in cases recorded recently in the
The Greek government on Friday announced a series of new measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), following a surge in confirmed cases during the week. “In recent days, there has been a relaxation in terms of compliance with the measures and scenes of congestion and overcrowding have been noticed, which reflect on […]
All travelers entering Greece from an airport of the United Arab Emirates are obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival. The test must be performed up to 72 hours before travelers enter Greece, a new aviation directive (NOTAM) by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Friday. […]
Over half of the hotels on the Greek islands in the South Aegean Region are operating under health protocols, aiming to provide Greece’s guests with safe holidays amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey has found. According to the data, 64 percent – 6 out 10 – of the hotels operating in the Cyclades and […]
Photo source: FBB / Berlin Airport – SXF & TXL The interest among Germans in trips abroad is much higher than in most other countries, according to a global survey on travel in times of the coronavirus (Covid-19), conducted by IPK International and ITB Berlin. According to the survey, 70 percent of German outbound travellers […]
The Greek government on Friday announced that it was increasing the service frequency of means of public transport in the country in order to avoid overcrowding in buses and trains and the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The decision came after concerns were raised due to overcrowded buses, trains and metro cars, at the same […]
The Athens Gate Hotel has announced that it will open its doors to welcome guests to the Greek capital as of August 1. The four-star hotel offers 99 rooms and is located in the historic district of Athens, directly opposite the Temple of Olympian Zeus, 500 meters from the Acropolis and 100 meters from the […]


















