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Covid-19: Greece Boosts Support Actions for Businesses and Workers

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Covid 19: Greece Boosts Support Actions For Businesses And Workers
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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament / © Aliki Eleftheriou In an attempt to keep the economy afloat in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis, the Greek government announced on Monday, additional support measures for some 800,000 businesses, 1.7 million private-sector employees and 700,000 self-employed and small business owners. “We are implementing

Covid-19: Travel Agents Request Extension to BSP Payments and Solution to Refunds

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Covid 19: Travel Agents Request Extension To Bsp Payments And Solution To Refunds
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it may grant extensions to the deadline for payments to its electronic billing system BSP (billing and settlement plan) for travel agencies when necessary, due to the impact the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is having on travel. Responding to a request by three Greek travel sector bodies, IATA said […]

International Tourist Arrivals Could Drop 20-30% in 2020 Due to Covid-19

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International Tourist Arrivals Could Drop 20 30% In 2020 Due To Covid 19
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Photo source: UNWTO International tourist arrivals could be down by 20 to 30 percent in 2020 when compared with 2019 figures, according to the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) updated assessment of the likely impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) on international tourism. According to the UNWTO, an expected fall of between 20-30 percent could translate into […]

European Parliament Approves €37bn for Coronavirus-hit Sectors

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European Parliament Approves €37bn For Coronavirus Hit Sectors
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Final vote in European Parliament plenary to approve crucial EU support measures for Covid-19 pandemic. Photo © EP The European Parliament on Thursday voted in favor of making 37 billion euros from EU structural funds available to member countries to tackle the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. According to Parliament, the measure, proposed by the European Commission, […]

Greece Stops Flights from The Netherlands, Imposes Restrictions on Travel from Germany

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Greece Stops Flights From The Netherlands, Imposes Restrictions On Travel From Germany
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Greece is temporarily banning all passenger flights arriving from The Netherlands, as well as flights coming from Germany to any Greek destination but Athens, the Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Hardalias, told the media on Saturday. The measure has been taken to protect public health from the further spread of […]

Covid-19: Deputy Minister Gives Clarifications on Repatriation of Greeks

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Covid 19: Deputy Minister Gives Clarifications On Repatriation Of Greeks
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Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias. Only Greek citizens that have very specific reasons to return to Greece are eligible for repatriation, according to the country’s Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Hardalias. Giving an update on the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in Greece on Saturday,