US Airlines to Get $25 billion Coronavirus Payroll Bailout

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Ten coronavirus-hit US airlines have tentatively agreed to a 25-billion-dollar injection to help them meet payroll needs through to September and to avoid massive layoffs in exchange for granting the US Treasury Department the option to exercise small ownership stakes. The US Treasury Department announced on Tuesday that 10 airline companies, including the country’s four

Greece Extends Covid-19 Flight Ban for Several Countries in Europe

By admin 15 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Wednesday announced that the ban on flights between Greece and six countries has been extended until May 15 to protect public health from the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The ban involves flights to and from Italy, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Germany. Greece […]

Greek Orthodox Easter Behind Closed Doors Due to Covid-19

By admin 15 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Orthodox Easter this weekend will be held behind closed doors and at home in efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus), Greek officials said. The Church of Greece and its ruling body, the Holy Synod, is backing the government decision announcing this week that churches will be closed to the public with services […]

Greek Tourism Ministry Sets Post-Coronavirus Agenda

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Ways to redefine Greece’s tourism product so it can adapt to the new reality after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides topped the agenda of a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) board of directors. Theoharis stressed the need to focus on re-opening the country’s hotels under new […]

World Media Commend Greece on Coronavirus Crisis Control

By admin 10 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament Media worldwide are praising the Greek government on its handling of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, as it remains among the few countries in the world with low infection and death rates. On Friday afternoon, Greece reported 89 Covid-19-related deaths and 1,955 confirmed cases of infection. Greece was among the

Greek Islands Want Return to Lower VAT Rates in View of Covid-19 Damage

By admin 10 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Leros Island, Greece South Aegean island authorities are calling on the Greek government to reinstate previously set value added tax (VAT) rates, which were specifically valid for a number of Greek islands, as part of efforts to mitigate the adverse economic effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Local government authorities and South Aegean Regional Governor […]

Ski Centers in Greece Close for Rest of the Season

By admin 9 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The ski centers in Parnassos, central Greece, and in Pella, northern Greece, will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 ski season, aiming to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. “Following the temporary suspension of the operation of our ski centers in Parnassos (Kellaria and Fterolakka) and Vora–Kaimaktsalan (Pella) and […]

Covid-19: Commission Proposes EU Travel Ban Extension Until May 15

By admin 8 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Τhe European Commission on Wednesday invited Schengen Member States and Schengen Associated States to prolong the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU from third nations until May 15. EU Member States and non-EU Schengen countries had agreed to implement the travel restriction on March 17. According to the Commission, the experience of Member […]

Covid-19: Greece Imposes Strict Rules for Easter Travel – €300 Fine for Violators

By admin 8 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greece on Wednesday took its social distancing measures one step further and announced strict rules to prevent “non-essential travel” to the countryside and islands during the Easter period, aiming to to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The rules, which took effect as of 6pm on Wednesday, come before Easter as it is common […]

Ξεκίνησε η λειτουργία της επίσημης ιστοσελίδας για τον COVID-19

By admin 8 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Ξεκίνησε πρόσφατα τη λειτουργία της η ιστοσελίδα covid19.gov.gr, ο κεντρικός διαδικτυακός κόμβος της Ελληνικής κυβέρνησης με πληροφορίες για όλα τα ζητήματα που αφορούν στην πανδημία του COVID-19. H νέα ιστοσελίδα περιέχει χρηστικές πληροφορίες για τα μέτρα που έχουν ληφθεί με στόχο τον περιορισμό του κορωνοϊού, καθώς και τις σχετικές υπουργικές αποφάσεις. Επίσης,