Greece Extends Travel Restrictions for Int’l Flights Until March 22

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Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday extended travel restrictions for domestic air travel and all international flights landing in Greece. The restrictions are part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. The 7-day quarantine measure remains

Ξεπέρασαν τα 2,5 εκατ. παγκοσμίως οι νεκροί από την πανδημία

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Οι χώρες που κατέγραψαν τους περισσότερους νέους θανάτους στους τελευταίους απολογισμούς τους είναι οι Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής, η Βραζιλία και το Μεξικό Η πανδημία του νέου κορονοϊού έχει προκαλέσει τουλάχιστον 2.581.034 θανάτους σε όλο τον κόσμο αφότου το γραφείο του Παγκόσμιου Οργανισμού Υγείας στην Κίνα διαπίστωσε την εμφάνιση της ασθένειας στα τέλη Δεκεμβρίου 2019,

Two More Areas in Greece Move to Covid-19 ‘Dark Red’ Alert

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Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Friday announced that two more areas in Greece were moving to Covid-19 ‘dark red’ level (very high-risk) on the country’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map and therefore going into a stricter lockdown. As of 6am, Saturday, March 6, the regional unit of Fokida (Central Greece) and the Municipality of […]

NBG: Liquidity Pressures Dropping in 2021 but Tourism Under Strain

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The liquidity gap for Greek businesses will be halved this year with tourism-related activities remaining under strain, said the National Bank of Greece (NBG) in a sectoral report released this week. Source: NBG After taking a blow in 2020 due to Covid-19, 2021 is expected to be a year of gradual recovery for Greek businesses […]

Greece’s Covid-hit Restaurant Owners See 40% Decline in Turnover

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Greece’s food and beverages (F&B) sector suffered a massive shock in 2020 due to Covid-19 lockdown measures recording a 40 percent decline in turnover, according to the Panhellenic Federation of Restaurants and Related Professions (POESE). According to federation data presented on Thursday, 75.38 percent of all restaurant businesses suspended operations ins 2020

Cyprus to Welcome Vaccinated Brits in May

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Larnaca Airport, Photo Source: Hermes Airports British travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 can visit Cyprus as of May 1, the Cypriot government announced this week on the back of a similar agreement it has inked with Israel allowing Israeli tourists to enter on April 1. The government said on Thursday that it had […]

How to Get a Temporary AMKA Number in Greece for Vaccination

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Source: amka.gr In efforts to ensure that everyone living in Greece is vaccinated against Covid-19, Greek health authorities recently announced that they would be issuing a temporary AMKA number to all foreigners and uninsured individuals. Participation in the current Covid-19 vaccination procedure requires an 11-digit social security number (AMKA). Individuals who do not

Covid-19: Greece Reaches 1m Vaccination Milestone, Boosts Health Care System

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Photo source: Greek Health Ministry Greece completed one million vaccinations this week despite a surge in new Covid-19 cases. “Every week that goes by, we are building a wall of immunity that will allow us to leave this ordeal behind us,” said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday. Underlining the importance of vaccination, Mitsotakis said vaccines […]

Greek PM: Vaccine Certificate Must Launch ‘Quickly’ to Facilitate Travel

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday urged for the swift establishment of an EU-wide vaccination certificate to facilitate travel in the post-Covid-19 era. Speaking during an online panel discussion organized by the European People’s Party (EPP), the Greek PM spoke on recovery after the pandemic, along with European Commission President Ursula von der

Greek Hoteliers Discuss Summer Hospitality Operations

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The seamless operation of hotels in the upcoming summer period, the possibility of providing Covid-19 rapid tests on the premises, and financial support for the sector topped the agenda of a digital meeting between hotelier association presidents from across the country this week. Organized by the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX), the event included the participation