Greece’s opening of tourism in the post-Covid-19 era, with safe procedures and a clear message to visitors, has been recognized by other countries as “successful”, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Thursday. Following his discussions with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Morocco, on the sidelines of the UNWTO 112th Executive Council Meeting
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised its outlook for 2020, predicting a smaller recession of the global economy and slightly greater potential for growth. According to the OECD’s Economic Outlook interim report for September 2020, risks and uncertainty are still high due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. OECD analysts note that
Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis. Photo Source: @Ministry of Development and Investments Despite the Covid-19 crisis, Greece is still winning over investors as landmark projects like Hellinikon enter materialization phase, said Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis during the “24th Roundtable with the Government of
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (middle) A unified approach, coordinated actions and common Covid-19 health protocols are vital to enable safe travel in Europe in 2021, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) 112th Executive Council Meeting held in Tbilisi, Georgia this week. Theoharis said that the UNWTO should
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Thursday signed the “Tbilisi Declaration” with a commitment to make international travel safe again. Announced during the UNWTO 112th Executive Council Meeting in Georgia, the “Tbilisi Declaration: Actions for Sustainable Recovery” recognizes tourism as one of the worst-affected of all sectors by the
Promahonas border station. Photo Source @EODY Greek authorities have extended temporary restrictions for travel through its land borders, according to a government decision published in the Government Gazette on Tuesday. The restrictions, announced to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), will be in force until September 30. Greece’s land borders, apart from
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Wednesday updated a series of aviation directives (NOTAMs) for to travel to Greece, which include guidelines for travelers. All directives, which have been issued as part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country, will remain in effect through to September […]
Athens, Greece Greek health experts are calling on strict adherence to hygiene and mask-wearing measures, warning that if Covid-19 cases in the Attica region are not reigned in Greece could face a further spike in incidents. The Greek Civil Protection ministry announced on Tuesday, additional restrictions for the greater Athens area after the latest
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently revealed plans regarding the strategy it aims to follow to promote Greece abroad in the post-Covid-19 era. “Our interventions in Greece’s promotion will be very specific, very targeted, aiming to show the country’s safety but also that a ‘new day’ has risen for Greek tourism,” GNTO President Angela […]
Photo Source: thehellinikon.com A legal dispute between Hard Rock International and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), the two bidders for the 30-year permit to run the first Integrated Resort and Casino (IRC) in Greece at Hellinikon, is expected to be closed this week after Greece’s highest court issues its final decision on the case. The Council of […]


















