Athens Parks Reopen to the Public

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Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Parks and outdoor sports venues in Athens and the wider Attica region have reopened to the public, following the Greek government’s decision to ease the nationwide lockdown that was imposed six weeks ago due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Municipality of Athens on Monday reopened all parks and green spaces under […]

Costa Nostrum: Proposals for post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for Greek Beaches

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Ahead of the summer season, the Costa Nostrum organization has announced proposals for Greece to establish a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of public swimming areas, as well as beaches operated by hotels across the country. Costa Nostrum is a certification standard for the sustainable management and development of beaches in the Mediterranean. […]

Minister Examines Measures for Reopening of Acropolis Site

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The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures that should be implemented for its safe reopening and operation on May 18. During her visit to the site, Mendoni gave instructions for the strict implementation of the health protocols […]

Athens Flying Week 2020 Air Show Canceled

By admin 4 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @Athens Flying Week The Athens Flying Week (AFW) 2020 air show, which was scheduled to take place during 19-20 September, is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Considered as Greece’s most significant aviation event, AFW takes place annually at the Tanagra Air Base north of Athens, in the presence of hundreds of thousands […]

Covid-19: Greece’s AEGEAN Airlines Counting on Government Support

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Photo Source: AEGEAN Greek national carrier AEGEAN is hoping for government support after the company suffered massive losses due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. According to AEGEAN Chairman Eftichios Vassilakis, it will take the Greek airline at least six months to recover and two to three years to reach pre-coronavirus levels with revenue currently at […]

Emirates Operating Limited Passenger Flights in May

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Emirates is operating limited passenger services this month to facilitate travel for residents and visitors wishing to return home. According to the airline’s schedule, Emirates will operate one-way special flights to Frankfurt (2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13 May), London Heathrow (3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 May), Manila (3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, […]

Delta: All Customers Must Wear Face Coverings for Travel

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Photo Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines customers as of May 4 are required to wear a face mask or appropriate face covering when traveling with the airline. The measure also applies to the airline’s staff. Aligning with best practice guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the move comes on the […]

Lufthansa Group: Passengers Must Wear Masks on All Flights

By admin 30 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: Lufthansa Group The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are asking all passengers to wear a mouth-nose cover onboard their flights as of Monday, May 4, in order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. According to an announcement, the company will recommend for passengers to wear them throughout the entire journey, i.e. […]

Mouzenidis Says ‘Thank You’ to Russian, Ukranian Doctors with Free Greek Holidays

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Russian and Ukrainian doctors that are currently on the frontline, fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic, will get free holidays to Greece from Thessaloniki-based Mouzenidis Group. According to an announcement, the group’s companies Mouzenidis Travel, Ellinair and BOMO Hotels will offer free transportation and accommodation in Greece to 50 Russian and 15 Ukrainian

Crete Joins Greece from Home Initiative – Video

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Crete has joined the #GreecefromHome initiative with the launch of a new video and a website, which feature the special moments and unforgettable experiences the region can offer visitors. #GreecefromHome is an online tourism platform developed by the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Marketing Greece and Google,