Greece Releases Covid-19 Rules for Conferences and Exhibitions

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People wanting to attend conferences, exhibitions and trade fairs in Greece will now need to have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate with them. According to a decision aimed at curbing the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), published on the Government Gazette on Monday, organizers of conferences and exhibitions in Greece must […]

Greece Wants Unvaccinated Returning Vacationers to Self Test for Covid-19

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Aiming to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece, the Health Ministry is providing two free Covid-19 self-test kits to certain unvaccinated citizens that are returning from their summer vacation. In an announcement on Friday, the ministry said it strongly recommends that travelers self test for Covid once they return home as a […]

Covid-19: Greece Updates Aviation Directive for Domestic Flights to the Islands

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Saturday released an updated aviation directive (NOTAM) that extends the rules for passengers traveling on domestic flights from the mainland to the Greek islands and vice versa. The directive extends the travel rules until Monday, September 6 at 6am and is part of the Greek government’s efforts to […]

Greece Mulls Mandatory Vaccination for Other Groups Fearing Covid-19 Surge in Fall

By admin 27 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Ministry of Health Greek authorities are examining the possibility of extending mandatory vaccination against Covid-19 for other professional groups expecting a surge in cases in the coming weeks as Greeks return from their summer holidays and temperatures drop. Secretary General of Coordination Thanasis Kontogeorgis confirmed on Friday that mandatory

Santorini’s Katikies Kirini Hotel Achieves Health Security Verification

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Photo source: @Katikies The Katikies Kirini hotel, located on Santorini, has become Sharecare Health Security Verified with Forbes Travel Guide. The comprehensive facility verification helps ensure that guests and travel planners can book with confidence at properties that have appropriate health safety procedures in place. This verification comes with an easily

Greece: Unvaccinated Travelers from 16 Countries Must Test for Covid-19

By admin 27 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday announced the extention of its previous aviation directive (NOTAM) requiring unvaccinated travelers entering Greece from 13 countries to take a Covid-19 rapid test on arrival. Moreover, the HCAA has added three more countries to the list, namely Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Pakistan, making the

Greece’s Magnesia Region Looks to Attract More Visitors from Poland

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Mount Pelion and Volos. Photo source: Visit Greece In efforts to attract more travelers from Poland to the area of Magnesia in Central Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and local authorities recently organized a press trip for the TV crew of private Polish broadcaster TVN. TVN’s crew visited Mount Pelion, the city of […]

Greece Still on UK’s ‘Amber List’ Requiring Quarantine for Non-Vaccinated

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport The UK decided this week to keep Greece on its “amber list”, which means that returning non-vaccinated travelers or those planning to visit Britain will be required to quarantine for 10 days to limit the spread of Covid-19. Changes to the revised list go into effect at 4am on Monday, August […]

Crete Expecting August Tourism at Full Capacity

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Matala Beach, Heraklion, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Despite Covid-19 restraints, travelers are still selecting Crete for their summer holidays, according to island hoteliers who are forecasting that August occupancy may even reach 100 percent in certain areas. Leading source market for Greece’s second largest island is Germany, said Heraklio Hoteliers

Minister: First Support Funds for Tourism Enterprises Next Month

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Alternate Development & Investments Minister Yannis Tsakiris announced this week that the first funds to tourism enterprises seeking support will be released in the first days of September. “In the beginning of September, the first payments will be made to tourism companies that have submitted an application as part of a relevant NSRF program,” he […]