Minister Examines Measures for Reopening of Acropolis Site

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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 […]

Covid-19: Greece’s Restrictive Measures in Place Until Sunday, Deputy Minister Reminds

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Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias (center, archive photo). Greece’s non-essential movement restrictions are still valid and will be lifted after Sunday, Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias reminded on Wednesday. “Until then, movement needs documentation or an sms,” the minister said during a media

Greece’s Archaeological Sites Set to Reopen on May 18

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The archaeological site of Akrotiri on Santorini. Photo: GTP Greece’s archaeological sites, closed for two months as part of coronavirus (Covid-19) containment measures, are scheduled to reopen to the public with new visitor rules on May 18, said Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni this week. Mendoni’s announcement came after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos

Greece Sets Face Mask Rule to Contain Covid-19 Spread

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Greek health authorities are urging the country’s residents to wear a mask at all times particularly in public spaces where contact with others is inevitable in efforts to keep the spread of Covid-19 in check. The national health committee has recommended the mandatory use of masks in public transport and crowded public spaces such as […]

Greece to Soon Announce post-Covid-19 Health Protocols, Tourism Minister Tells Bloomberg

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Health regulations to be implemented at hotels and tourism-related facilities across Greece in efforts to welcome travelers in the aftermath of the Covid-19 health crisis, are set to be announced in the upcoming period, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told Bloomberg on Tuesday. Theoharis said the ministry was taking actions so that travelers will be […]

Greece Wants Travelers to Feel Safe and Secure After Covid-19

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Making travelers to Greece feel safe and secure, after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, is of vital importance, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on BBC Radio on Wednesday, speaking about the country’s strategy to open its doors to tourists. Theoharis said that Greek government authorities together with experts

Greece to Lift Covid-19 Restrictions in Stages Starting May 4

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday announced that the government was easing the measures taken to halt the spread of Covid-19 throughout Greece and setting the standards that will guide the country to normalcy. “Following the recommendations of our expert committee, I can today announce the steps of a ‘safety bridge’ towards a new […]

Greece will Open Year-round Hotels on June 1, PM Announces

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The operation of year-round hotels in Greece will resume on June 1, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday. The announcement was one of the many made by the prime minister during his televised address to the public in which he referred to the gradual relaxation of restrictions that […]

A Collection of Greek Legislation and Regulations Concerning Covid-19 and Tourism

By admin 28 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Greek government proceeded with the adoption of a number of measures, aiming to limit the spread of the virus in the country. The government has also launched rounds of aid measures to address the negative effects the coronavirus has caused on businesses and employees. Aiming to help our audience […]

OECD Highlights Greece as Best Practice for Covid-19 Mobile App

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Greece’s mobile application service that grants permission to citizens for necessary movement during quarantine is highlighted by OECD as a best practice for the containment of the coronavirus pandemic. Provided free of charge, the 13033 five-digit mobile phone service was introduced as part of the unnecessary movement restrictions, when Greece went into lockdown, for