Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Restrictions Extended for West Attica, Kozani, Kalymnos

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Photo Source: Municipality of Kalymnos The stricter lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica, the regional units of Kozani and Rodopi, and on the island of Kalymnos have been extended by one week, until January 18, the Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection announced on Sunday. The decision was taken due to rising number of […]

Covid-19: Greece Extends Lockdown Measures Until January 18

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Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias. Photo source: @Civil Protection GR Greece is extending its lockdown measures until Monday, January 18, Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias announced on Friday. Only elementary schools, kindergartens and daycare centers will reopen on Monday, January 11, under strict guidelines and Covid-19 measures. The

Greek Consumer Confidence Picks Up Marginally in December

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Syntagma Square, Athens © Maria Theofanopoulou Greek consumer confidence appears to have picked up slightly in December after five months of continuous decline due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, according to the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). More specifically, according to the influential think tank’s latest bulletin, the economic climate

Greece: 7-day Quarantine for Passengers Arriving from Abroad

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday issued a new aviation directive (NOTAM), according to which all travelers arriving to Greece from abroad must self-isolate for seven days. The NOTAM, which has been issued as part of the preventive measures taken to limit the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, will be in […]

IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to a Halt in November 2020

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Τhe recovery in passenger demand, which had been slowing since the northern hemisphere’s summer travel season, came to a halt in November 2020 due to severe Covid-19 travel restrictions, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced on Thursday. “The already tepid recovery in air travel demand came to a full stop in November. That’s because […]

Covid-19: Greece Extends Restrictions for Domestic Air Travel

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Thursday issued a new aviation directive (NOTAM) that extends travel restrictions for domestic flights (travel between prefectures) until 6am, on Monday, January 11. The NOTAM concerns domestic scheduled, commercial and general/business flights and foresees that only essential travel is allowed for health reasons, business

Strict Lockdown Measures Extended for Two Municipalities in West Attica

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Photo source: @Region of Attica Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection also announced the extension of strict lockdown measures on the […]

EU Approves €1.25bn German State Aid for TUI

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The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute with up to 1.25 billion euros to the recapitalization of TUI AG, the parent company of the TUI Group, as part of a wider support package. The measure was approved under the State Aid Temporary Framework. “Germany will contribute up to 1.25 billion euros to TUI’s […]

Report: 21 Years of Airline Passenger Traffic Growth Wiped Out in 2020

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and its consequences have wiped out 21 years of global passenger traffic growth in a matter of months, reducing traffic in 2020 to levels last seen in 1999, global aviation data firm Cirium said. In its Airline Insights Review 2020, Cirium reveals the shocking impact on aviation of worldwide travel restrictions […]

National Gallery in Athens Expected to Open in March

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The National Gallery in Athens is expected to open its doors to the public in March, as the project for the revamp and expansion of its premises has entered its final phase. According to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, there have been difficulties and delays due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, but the Ministry has set […]