EU Signs Digital COVID Certificate for Travel into Law

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António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen and David Sassoli. The EU Digital COVID Certificate, a European Union-wide initiative to facilitate travel in Covid-19 times, was signed into law on Monday by the presidents of the three EU institutions, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission. “The EU Certificate will again […]

Long-haul Travellers Still Cautious About Planning Trips to Europe, ETC Says

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Photo source: ETC As the EU looks set to open its borders to more countries and vaccinated holidaymakers this summer, coordinated rules on international travel will be crucial to instil confidence in tourists considering a visit to the region, the European Travel Commission (ETC) said this week. According to the ETC’s latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer […]

EU Adds Japan to Safe List for Air Travel

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The European Council has added Japan to its updated list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted. The Council reviewed the list under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU. Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the recommendation, as from 3 […]

EU: Fully Vaccinated Should Be Exempt from Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

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Didier Reynders, Commissioner for Justice. Photo source: @dreynders The European Commission on Monday proposed for fully vaccinated persons holding vaccination certificates and children under 6 to be exempt from travel-related testing and quarantine. The proposals were included in the Commission’s proposed update to the Council Recommendation on the coordination of free

Commission Urges EU Countries to Rollout Digital COVID Travel Passes Before July

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Photo source: European Commission The European Commission on Monday called for further efforts to ensure a smooth rollout of the EU Digital COVID Certificate to facilitate travel during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The EU Digital Covid Certificate aims to make crossing European internal borders easier through a commonly agreed document with a

EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel – Greek Version Unveiled

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Greek Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the President of the European Council Charles Michel and European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. Photo source: @PrimeministerGR Greece on Friday presented its version of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, the document that aims to make travelling within the

Greece Ready to Unveil its Digital ‘Green Pass’ for Travel

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Photo © Greek Travel Pages Greek Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Friday will unveil Greece’s digital green certificate that will enable restriction-free movement among travelers this summer, the government’s spokesperson, Aristotelia Peloni, said today during a media briefing. The presentation will be attended by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos

EU Digital COVID Certificate Must Be Ready By July 1, Says European Tourism Manifesto

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The European Tourism Manifesto on Wednesday called on EU Member States to ensure swift implementation of the EU Digital COVID Certificate before July to support the restart of the sector in time for the vital summer season, and to restore freedom of movement within the EU and Schengen Area. The European Tourism Manifesto is an alliance […]

Global Tourism Sector ‘Disappointed’ with UK’s ‘Green List’

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Photo source: @Heathrow Airport Global tourism and travel stakeholders and investors expressed their disappointment this week over the announcement of the UK’s “green list” of countries that won’t require travelers to quarantine on return which excluded popular holiday destinations such as Greece and Spain. Representing the sector worldwide, Gloria Guevara, World Travel

European Parliament Approves Brexit Trade Deal

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The ratification of the agreement between the EU and the UK allows for trade free of quotas and customs duties Photo source: European Parliament / © DENIS CHARLET / AFP European Parliament approved the Brexit trade and security deal this week by an overwhelming majority paving the way for what senior officials describe as a […]