European Tourism Federations Urge EU-wide ‘Covid-normal’ Health Code

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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has joined a European partnership of tourism federations calling on the European Commission to show resolve and proceed with actions that will ensure a unified health, safety and communication protocol so that travel can resume in the post-Covid-19 era and confidence be restored during travel and at the destination. SETE, […]

Commission Sees 9% Slowdown in 2020 for Greece Due to Covid-19

By admin 6 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas The European Commission revised down its initial growth forecast for Greece to 9 percent in 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on the country’s major economic drivers: tourism and exports. The Commission now estimates that the Greek economy will see a partial […]

Greece’s Second Lockdown is in Response to Pressure on Healthcare System

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Epidemiologist Sotiris Tsiodras and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Greece goes into lockdown on Saturday after the government re-examined its initial plan due to rising pressure on the public healthcare system. Epidemiologist and head of the government’s Covid-19 committee Professor Sotiris Tsiodras urged the government to take immediate action after the number

EU Downgrades 2021 Growth Slowdown Forecast Due to Covid-19 Resurgence

By admin 6 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission downgraded its 2021 growth forecast this week as one by one member states entered second lockdowns due to an aggressive resurgence of Covid-19. The Commission now estimates that the EU economy will grow 4.1 percent next year, down from the intial 6.1 percent rebound forecast in May. The previous forecast recovery has […]

Greece’s Relief Package for 2nd Covid-19 Lockdown: €3.3bn for Businesses, Workers

By admin 5 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. Photo source: @cstaikouras The Greek Finance Ministry announced on Thursday that it would be releasing 3.3 billion euros in aid to support businesses and workers impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic as Greece enters a second lockdown on Saturday. The measures concern employees who have been suspended from work

Tourism Employees in Greece to Get Covid-19 Support

By admin 5 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek Labor Ministry announced this week that employees in tourism impacted by Covid-19 containment measures will be eligible for subsidies, compensation and insurance coverage. In an effort to mitigate the economic repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic and restrictive measures on tourism businesses and employees in the sector, Greek Labor Minister Yiannis Vroutsis

Growing Concerns in Attica Over Soaring Covid-19 Incidents

By admin 4 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: @EODY Greek government officials and health authorities are on high alert awaiting the effects of current measures on the evolution of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic before taking even harsher action. Greece on Tuesday recorded 2,166 new confirmed coronavirus cases: 595 in Thessaloniki and 542 in Attica, which saw the number of incidents rise […]

Greece Announces Second Round of Covid-19 Relief Measures

By admin 4 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Hellenic Parliament in Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Aiming to retain jobs and keep businesses above water during a resurgence of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Greek government announced this week that it would be releasing a package 2.5 billion euros in relief aid which includes the extension of 534-euro special-purpose handout for two […]

Emergency Funding for Greek Tour Bus Professionals Approved

By admin 4 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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A total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to be allocated to Greek tourism enterprises operating tour buses was approved this week, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced on Tuesday. The emergency funding – to cover losses incurred in July and August 2020 – is aimed at providing much needed relief for sector businesses which own […]

Thessaloniki Hoteliers in Tight Spot After Lockdown

By admin 3 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Thessaloniki hoteliers are between a rock and a hard place after the city went into lockdown as part of Covid-19 management efforts forcing the few remaining tourists to depart. The northern port city’s tourist professionals are so disheartened by the outlook that they are considering suspending operations of their hotels, according to the Athens News […]