Deep Waters for 2020 Greece Cruise Travel Due to Covid-19

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

Cruise travel all but “drowned” in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which resulted in a 94 percent decrease in passengers, according to the Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Associated Members (EEKFN). More specifically, according to EEKFN data, Greece recorded 267,000 passenger arrivals on 247 port calls across its cruise destinations in […]

Covid-19: New UK Hotel Quarantine Rule for Arrivals from 30 Red-listed Countries

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In efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 and of its possible variants, the UK has ordered a 10-day mandatory hotel quarantine for all incoming UK residents from 30 red-listed countries while those failing to provide valid reason for travel will be turned away and possibly fined. The decision, announced on Wednesday by UK Prime […]

Greek Archaeologists Want Museums, Sites to Re-open Safely

By admin 27 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Association of Greek Archaeologists is calling on the government to allow the re-opening of museums and archaeological sites with the implementation of health protocols and free admission for the first month of operation. Museums and sites have been closed for nearly four months due to coronavirus pandemic measures in place to contain the spread […]

Commission Tables More Covid-19 Measures for EU-bound Travelers

By admin 26 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @European Commission Mandatory testing before departure, stricter measures to address virus variants, and a common European Passenger Locator Form are additional ideas tabled by the European Commission in response to safe travel in the Covid-19 era. The announcement came after the Commission proposed an update to the Council’s October

Travelers from 26 European Countries Barred from Entering the US

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Starting on Tuesday, non-US citizens traveling from the United Kingdom, Ireland and 26 countries in Europe, including Greece, will not be allowed entry into the United States, following a decision by President Joe Biden in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 and its variants. The ban also bars non-US citizens from entry if they […]

Greek PM: Return to Normalcy Hinges on Covid-19 Vaccination

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @primeministerGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expects the country to return to normalcy in the spring or early summer provided the national vaccination strategy moves ahead as planned. Speaking during the online World Economic Forum: The Davos Agenda 2021 event, the prime minister cited Greece’s positive

EU Proposes ‘Dark Red’ Covid Zones, Stricter Travel Controls

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© European Union, 2020 / Source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Claudio Centonze Anticipating a third wave of Covid-19 and in view of a new strain of the deadly virus which has led to a spike in cases in Germany and the UK, EU leaders proposed on Thursday, the designation as “dark red” of […]

EU Leaders Fail to Agree on Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate

By admin 22 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel. Photo source: @Charles Michel The European Union has yet again failed to decide on a unified approach to movement of individuals in the Covid-19 era which would help restart the economy and facilitate travel. EU leaders did not agree during a teleconference […]

Greek PM Explains: Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate ‘Not a Travel Passport’

By admin 21 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The introduction of a commonly agreed on EU-wide vaccination certificate which would facilitate travel and ensure safety at destinations, tabled by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has garnered international media attention and support in view of efforts to restart travel and kickstart the bloc’s economy. Among others, an opinion piece by the Greek prime minister

Greece Seeking Ways to Support F&B Services Providers

By admin 21 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Greek restauranteurs are calling on the government to provide liquidity and support in order for businesses to remain above water until they are allowed to re-open. In a meeting with Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, the president of the Panhellenic Federation of Restaurants and Related Professions (POESE), George Kavvathas