Majority of Covid-19 Tests to UK Travelers in Greece are Negative

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport Greek Civil Protection and Crisis Management Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday said that the overall picture of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases from UK arrivals is not alarming. Speaking during a televised address, Hardalias said that from July 15, the day direct flights were allowed back to Greece from the UK, until […]

Greek Airports: 75% Passenger Traffic Drop in First Half of 2020

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) recently reported a 75 percent drop in passenger numbers in Greek airports for the first six months of 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. “As it appears in the statistics, all airports continue to record a large drop in passenger traffic due to travel restrictions imposed in […]

PM: Greece Gets €70bn in EU Covid-19 Recovery Funding

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @primeminstergr Greece secured at least 70 billion euros in EU rescue funds to address the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic from a 750-billion-euro recovery plan agreed on in Brussels on Tuesday. Greece secured 70 billion euros in EU rescue funds to address the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic […]

Greece Presents Data on Positive Covid-19 Cases from Inbound Travel

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Deputy Civil Protection and Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias Greece’s Civil Protection and Crisis Management Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias confirmed on Tuesday that there were no plans for a total lockdown after presenting Covid-19 figures for Greece. Speaking during the reinstated weekly televised coronavirus briefing, Hardalias said Greek authorities had

American Airlines Announces Route to Athens from New York in 2021

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American Airlines is planning to launch more international routes out of New York JFK to destinations including Athens in 2021, following a new alliance the carrier launched with JetBlue. According to a joint announcement, the new alliance was formed to create seamless connectivity for travelers in the Northeast and more choice for customers across their […]

Αντιμέτωπη με «ταχύτατη κλιμάκωση» της πανδημίας η πρωτεύουσα της Βολιβίας

By admin 21 Ιουλίου 2020

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Η πανδημία του κορονοϊού βρίσκεται σε φάση «ταχύτατης κλιμάκωσης» στη Λα Πας, την πρωτεύουσα της Βολιβίας, και στην Κοτσαμπάμπα, στο δυτικό τμήμα της χώρας, ανακοίνωσαν χθες υγειονομικοί αξιωματούχοι. Σύμφωνα με μαρτυρίες πολιτών που αναρτήθηκαν σε ιστότοπους κοινωνικής δικτύωσης, στην πρωτεύουσα, ασθενείς πεθαίνουν στα σπίτια τους ή μπροστά στις πύλες νοσοκομείων που

Covid-19: Where Face Masks Must be Worn in Greece

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The Greek government recently made it compulsory for all to wear face masks in super markets to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) and to avoid a possible second wave. However, the super market is not the only indoor space where it is mandatory to wear face masks in Greece. It is also mandatory […]

Greece Announces Additional Covid-19 Border Measures

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Greek National Public Health Organization’s (EODY) crews are conducting COVID-19 tests to travelers at the Promahonas checkpoint. Photo Source: @EODY Boosting Covid-19 precautions in view of rising arrivals by land, Greek authorities announced on Monday additional measures to take effect this week. In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas

Eight Strategic Tourism Investments Get Go Ahead in Greece

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Ios, Greece. The Greek government recently approved eight strategic investment projects in the tourism sector, which total to 1.1 billion euros and are expected to lead to the creation of 3,300 jobs. “Despite the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, the Greek economy is still growing and investments are progressing rapidly… We will be ready for the economy […]

Minister: Covid-19 Checks Continue on Board Greek Ferries

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Covid-19 testing on board ferries traveling to the Greek islands, mask wearing inside ships, as well as measures to limit crowding at small island ports are being implemented, said Maritime and Island Policy Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. The minister said coast guard officials would continue coronavirus screening on board all ferries during the entire summer period, […]