Commission Sees ‘Glimmer of Hope’ for EU Tourism this Summer

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: europarl.europa.eu The European Commission on Tuesday said there is a “glimmer of hope” for EU tourism this summer, considering that the Covid-19 vaccination process in member states moves faster to allow for holiday trips to become a reality. Speaking in a debate on “Saving the summer tourist season – EU support for the […]

Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO Agree to Comply with Greek Tax Laws

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Greece’s national revenue body inked an agreement this week with short-term rental operators Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO, Expedia Group’s vacation rental brand, for compliance to local tax laws. The companies agreed to comply by Greek law and register properties up for rent on AADE’s (Independent Authority for Public Revenue) short-term rental registry. The protocol of

WTTC: Greece is the Global Covid-19 Crisis Management Champion

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Photo source: WTTC Greece was awarded for its efforts in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic and safely re-opening to tourists by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) this week. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis accepted the Global Champion Award for Covid-19 Crisis Management during a special ceremony on the sidelines of the WTTC’s annual global […]

Greece Extends Covid-19 Air Travel Restrictions, Requirements

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday extended travel restrictions for domestic and international flights in Greece, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. Domestic travel: Only essential trips allowed All non-essential travel between Greek prefectures will remain prohibited until Monday, May 10, at

EU Aims to Open this Summer to Vaccinated Tourists from US

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Photo source: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu / Photographer: Patricia De Melo Moreira The European Union is set to re-open this summer to American tourists who’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19 following a year-plus-long ban on travel, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The European Commission is expected to recommend a change in travel policy

Greece Records Massive 90% Plunge in Jan-Feb Tourism Revenue

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Tourism revenue in Greece for the first two months of the year nosedived by 90 percent, while travel payments also decreased by 294 million euros or 88.3 percent to 39 million euros as a result of ongoing travel restrictions to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, according to provisional data released recently by the Bank of Greece. […]

Greece to Channel €310m in Recovery Funds into Tourism Upgrade

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo source: htheoharis.gr Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced that a total of 310 million euros in Recovery Funds will be channeled into sustainable tourism development, diversified products, and boosting competitiveness. The resources will contribute to the sector’s speedy recovery in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Greece Tightens Covid-19 Controls at Airports, Ports, Highways

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Photo © GTP Greece has further intensified Covid-19 checks at airports, ports, and highways in view of the upcoming Easter holiday on May 2 and reports of a new virus variant from India found in the country. Port authorities are carrying out stiff coronavirus controls at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio, according to […]

Greece Lifts Mandatory Quarantine for Covid-free Travelers from 7 Countries

By admin 25 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: WTTC Greece has lifted its quarantine requirement for travelers from another seven countries provided they have been vaccinated or tested negative for Covid-19, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Sunday. According to an updated Covid-19 aviation directive (NOTAM), as of April 26 and until May 3, travelers from Australia, New Zealand, […]

Βραζιλία : Θερίζει τους νέους ο κοροναϊός – Τρομακτική αύξηση θανάτων κατά 1.000% στις ηλικίες 20-29

By admin 24 Απριλίου 2021

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Νεότεροι Βραζιλιάνοι πλήττονται ολοένα και περισσότερο από την Covid-19, με τους θανάτους στην ηλικιακή ομάδα μεταξύ 20 και 29 ετών να καταγράφουν τη μεγαλύτερη αύξηση μέχρι στιγμής φέτος, σύμφωνα με έκθεση που έδωσε χθες στη δημοσιότητα το κυβερνητικό βιοϊατρικό ινστιτούτο Fiocruz. Τρομακτική αύξηση Η έρευνα διαπίστωσε ότι ο αριθμός θανάτων από την Covid-19 στις ηλικίες