ECDC Map Places Greece on Higher Covid-19 Risk Level

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

One day after Covid-19 cases spiked in Greece, all of its regions are either labelled high or medium risk on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) map. Updated every Thursday, the map charts the spread of the deadly virus across Europe. This week Attica, Central Greece, Evia island, and Achaia in […]

Covid-19: Wider Athens Goes High Risk Red on ECDC Map

By admin 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The region of Attica in Greece, which includes the wider Athens area, has been labeled “red” on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Covid-19 map updated every Thursday. Attica Region is labeled “high risk” indicated by the red color on the map, which charts the spread of the coronavirus and which is based on […]

Greece’s Ionian Isles Labeled Green on ECDC Covid-19 Map

By admin 4 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Ionian islands in Greece, including such popular tourist destinations as Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, are among the handful of areas in Europe labeled “green” on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) map updated on Thursday. Greece is labeled “medium risk” indicated by the orange color on the map, which charts […]

EU Puts ‘Dark Red’ Zone on Covid-19 Map to Curb Non-essential Travel

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The EU on Monday agreed to establish the color “dark red” to its traffic light system, which shows the Covid-19 risk levels across its regions, as an additional measure to discourage all but essential travel within and to its member states. The announcement follows an updated recommendation of the European Commission on a coordinated approach […]

Greece – EU Discuss Joint Tourism Protocols for Covid-19

By admin 14 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis met high-level EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss formulating a common approach to health and safety protocols that will facilitate travel in Europe. “Now is the time, with the new

Covid-19: Aviation, Tourism Sectors Not Happy with EU Guidance on Travel Restrictions

By admin 14 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Prague Airport Aviation and tourism bodies have expressed their disappointment with the EU’s guidance to member states on taking a coordinated approach to the restriction of free movement in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. EU ministers on Tuesday agreed to coordinate better on Covid-19 travel measures with a 3-common criteria, a colour-coded

EU Countries Agree on Common Approach to Travel Restrictions Linked to Covid-19

By admin 13 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: ec.europa.eu The European Council on Tuesday adopted the Commission’s recommendation on a coordinated approach to the restrictions of free movement in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The recommendation aims to avoid fragmentation and disruption, and to increase transparency and predictability for citizens and businesses. It applies to all EU

EU Tourism Ministers Call for Coherent European Response to Preserve Free Movement

By admin 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: WTTC Nine ministers of EU countries, responsible for tourism, are calling for a coherent European response to help the recovery of travel and tourism from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and at the same time ensure health security. During an informal (virtual) meeting that took place on Monday, the tourism ministers of Austria, Croatia, […]