IATA: Covid-19 Air Transport Disruption to Impact Greek Tourism

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Disruption to Greece’s air transport sector caused by the Covid-19 outbreak is set to cost the country’s tourism sector an estimated 9.2 billion euros in losses, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Speaking on public broadcaster ERT this week, Raphael Schwartzman, IATA’s regional vice-president for Europe, said the coronavirus impact on

EU Travel Ban: Commission Suggests Extension Until June 15

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Photo source: European Commission The European Commission on Friday called for continued measures at the external borders to reduce the risk of the Covid-19 disease spreading through travel to the EU. The Commission invited Schengen Member States and Schengen Associated States to extend the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU from third nations […]

Covid-19: EU Chief Says Summer Holidays Still Possible with ‘Smart Solutions’

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sent a message of reassurance this week that post-coronavirus (Covid-19) travel will be possible as long as hygiene measures and social distancing are strictly adhered. In an interview with Portuguese weekly Expresso Sunday, von der Leyen referred to the decisive role of innovation and smart solutions that will enable

Europe Chief Advises Against Travel, Urges Seniors to Stay Home until Year End

By admin 13 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Ursula von der Leyen, Source: EC – Audiovisual Service – European Union, 2020, Photographer: Etienne Ansotte European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen advised Europeans to wait before making travel plans and seniors to stay put until the end of the year due to the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Speaking to German daily […]