Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas Despite the coronavirus crisis and its impact on the Greek economy, nine in 10 businesses, members of the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce, have said that they will implement their investments in Greece as scheduled, according to a chamber study released this week. More specifically, 89.87 percent […]
Photo Source: Egnatia Odos SA Tourism professionals in Northern Greece are recommending that health safety documentation be required for incoming visitors by road ensuring safe travel in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Incoming tourism from countries bordering with Northern Greece can save the day, tourism stakeholders claim as there is no need to
The timetable for the lifting of restrictions on travel to and from the Greek islands is expected to be announced soon, according to Greek Maritime Affairs Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. The measures had been imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19. Speaking recently to the media, the minister said the rules related to travel to and […]
Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Parks and outdoor sports venues in Athens and the wider Attica region have reopened to the public, following the Greek government’s decision to ease the nationwide lockdown that was imposed six weeks ago due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Municipality of Athens on Monday reopened all parks and green spaces under […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Health safety protocols for the responsible operation of tourism businesses, diplomatic contacts to reopen borders between countries and a new campaign are included in the Greek Tourism Ministry’s plan for the sector’s restart in the post-Covid-19 period. Speaking on Monday night in parliament, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussing with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz during a videoconference held between world leaders on April 24. Photo source: primeminister.gr Greece has reportedly been approached to be part of an alliance to boost tourism and trade among the few nations that managed to contain the spread of Covid-19 with success. According to […]
Ahead of the summer season, the Costa Nostrum organization has announced proposals for Greece to establish a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of public swimming areas, as well as beaches operated by hotels across the country. Costa Nostrum is a certification standard for the sustainable management and development of beaches in the Mediterranean. […]
The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures that should be implemented for its safe reopening and operation on May 18. During her visit to the site, Mendoni gave instructions for the strict implementation of the health protocols […]
Under the best-case scenario, Greece will be open for business and welcoming tourists in July, provided that the EU has agreed on health protocols for travel, the country’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said on Monday. Speaking to CNN’s Nic Robertson in Athens, on the occasion of Greece easing its Covid-19 restrictions, the Greek PM said […]
Qatar Airways is expanding operations to South Africa to help stranded South African nationals get home and has announced six flights to Johannesburg. Flights are available for travel through Doha to Johannesburg between May 5-16 for South African nationals only. Further information for the repatriation of South African nationals can be obtained therough the airline’s […]


















