In view of autumn and of the changing weather conditions, Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the tourism ministry to update Covid-19 health protocols and designate quarantine hotels to meet the demands of incoming tourists over the upcoming period. In a letter to Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias, the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) and its president, Grigoris
Greece’s color-coded Covid-19 risk-assessment map. Source: covid19.gov.gr The regional units of Kastoria, Xanthi and Drama in northern Greece have moved to Covid-19 ‘red’ level on Greece’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases. According to the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, as of Friday, September 24 and until Friday, October 1, residents in
Kavala, northern Greece. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection on Thursday announced that the regional units of Kavala, Imathia, Pieria and Pella in northern Greece have moved to Covid-19 ‘red’ level on the country’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases. Therefore, as of Friday, September 17 and until Friday, September 24, residents […]
Photo: Shutterstock As of Monday, September 13, unvaccinated individuals in Greece will be subject to restrictions regarding their entry to their places of work, restaurants and other indoor areas. The Greek government has announced the specific measures aiming to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country, following an increase in confirmed cases, […]
Greece’s color-coded Covid-19 risk-assessment map. Source: covid19.gov.gr The General Secretariat for Civil Protection on Thursday extended extra precautionary on the regional units of Heraklion, Achaia, Ilia, Messinia and the municipality of Ikaria until September 16, to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The five Greek areas are still in “red” status on
Ikaria Port from a distance. Greek authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the regional units of Achaia and Ilia in the Peloponnese, as well for the Ikaria Municipality, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Restrictions include: – A five-hour overnight curfew from 1am to 6am (movement is allowed only for work and
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]


















