Covid-19: List of Nationalities Allowed Entry in Greece for Summer 2020 Coming Soon

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A list of countries from which visitors will be able to arrive and holiday in Greece as of June 15 is expected to be announced by the end of May, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently said. As initially announced when the government’s “Restart Tourism” plan was presented, Greece will release a list of a […]

Study: Greeks Not Keen on Eating Out after Covid-19

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) scare is making Greeks reluctant to travel and to eat out, according to the latest study released this week by the Research Institute of Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA). More specifically, less than half of all Greeks (40 percent) are planning on taking a holiday this year, while 50 percent said they will […]

Greece Summer 2020 Opens with Outdoor Cultural Events

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Plaka, the gate of Athena Archegetis in the Roman Agora. Photo © Facebook – ΟΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΙΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ ΜΑΣ The Greek Culture Ministry said on Monday that it would be launching on July 18, a new program of cultural events to be held in open spaces, including archaeological sites and museum yards, in order to […]

HAPCO Calls for Support to Restart MICE Industry

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Photo Source: @HAPCO The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) recently called on Greek and international authorities and organizations to support and promote the MICE industry in its efforts to recover from the Covid-19 crisis and make a strong comeback once the pandemic subsides. The association estimates that since the start of the crisis,

Spain Reopening to Tourism on July 1 with Enhanced Health Rules

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Barcelona, Spain Like Greece, Spain is also calling for a unified, pan-European framework for the re-opening borders and resuming travel to the Schengen Area. Spain said it would be reopening to international travelers on July 1 with enhanced Covid-19-related health rules in place to secure visitors’ health and safety, the country’s foreign minister, Arancha Gonzalez […]

Ellinair to Gradually Resume Flights in Greece

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Ellinair has announced that it will gradually resume domestic flights from/to Athens, Thessaloniki and Crete, as of June. The airline will restart its Athens – Thessaloniki – Athens route on June 22, and the Thessaloniki – Heraklion – Thessaloniki itinerary on June 28. Ellinair had temporarily suspended its flights in March, due to the COVID-19 […]

Canaves Oia on Santorini Takes Covid-ready Approach – Opening July 1

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Photo Source: @Canaves Oia, Luxury Resorts and Villas, Santorini The five-star Canaves Oia Hotel on Santorini has announced that it will open its doors to welcome visitors for the summer season on July 1. Situated in the town of Oia, the Canaves Oia Hotel offers luxury accommodation on one of Greece’s most popular islands. The hotel’s […]

Yachting in Greece Restarts post-Covid-19

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Private yachts and boats, catering up to 12 passengers, as of May 25 are allowed to set sail in Greece, according to a government decision announced as the coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions ease. Τhe government decision allows private yachts and boats to sail to and from the islands, with no restrictions on staying overnight or arriving […]

AEGEAN Takes Off with Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

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Greek airline company AEGEAN on Monday announced enhanced health and safety measures on all domestic and international flights, in accordance with the new travel protocols and hygiene procedures for air transport recently announced for flying in the post-Covid-19 period. Underlining that its absolute priority is the health and safety of passengers and employees,

Covid-19 Combating Models of Greece and Taiwan Highlighted as Success Stories

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The effectiveness of Greece and Taiwan in managing the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and keeping the infection and death rates low was the focus of a web conference last week, organized by the Taipei diplomatic mission in Greece and aimed at offering useful insight for Asia and Europe. Academics, doctors and epidemiologists from Greece and Taiwan […]