Greek Ιslands: Timetable for Lifting of Covid-19 Τravel Restrictions Expected Soon

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The timetable for the lifting of restrictions on travel to and from the Greek islands is expected to be announced soon, according to Greek Maritime Affairs Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. The measures had been imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19. Speaking recently to the media, the minister said the rules related to travel to and […]

Greek Travel Receipts for February on the Rise Before Covid-19

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Athens, Monastiraki. Photo credit: Region of Attica Greece was forecast to enter another record year for tourism in 2020 before coronavirus (Covid-19) struck, bringing global travel to a halt. According to data released this week by the Bank of Greece, in February, nearly one month before the coronavirus spread to Europe, travel receipts in Greece […]

Greece Invites the World to Keep in Touch… from Home

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Greece is sending out a message to the world: to stay home – due to the current developments involving the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic – but at the same time to stay in touch through technology. The Greek Tourism Ministry on Thursday announced the launch of the new online platform Greece From Home that looks to […]

Hellinikon Project One Step Closer to Materialization

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The Hellinikon project. Photo Source: https://thehellinikon.com The multi-billion Hellinikon project to go up at Athens’ former airport in the southern suburbs, is moving one step closer to realization after Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) approved the demolition of 900 buildings on the premises. The KAS designated 13 buildings, including three chapels, as

#GreeceFromHome: Grekaddict Brings Greece to All via Live Streaming

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Travel experiences booking platform Grekaddict.com is bringing Greece to everyone’s home through its new online initiative #GreeceFromHome, launched in partnership with The Port and Eleni Karavelatzi. #GreeceFromHome is a series of 30-minute live shows that will broadcast daily on Facebook and Instagram, on the official channels of Grekaddict.com. The shows are designed to

Greek Tourism Sector Recovery Depends on Covid-19 Crisis Duration, Says BoG

By admin 24 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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The duration of the coronavirus pandemic will be the decisive factor for the Greek tourism industry’s comeback, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras. According to the March report issued by the central bank, it is too early to assess the repercussions of the coronavirus health crisis on the Greek economy but the […]

Pre-coronavirus Travel Revenue for Greece on the Rise – January Data

By admin 24 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Almost two months before the coronavirus health crisis hit Greece, tourism revenue was on an upward trend recording a 24.4 percent rise and a 19.7 percent increase in the number of arrivals, according to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece. More specifically, for January, tourism-related revenue came to 287 million euros up from […]

Greece Bans Flights from UK and Turkey

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Greece has temporarily banned all passenger flights arriving from the United Kingdom and Turkey, according to a decision published in the Government Gazette on Sunday. The measure has been taken to protect public health from the further spread of the coronavirus. Flights originating in the UK and Turkey are prohibited from landing in Greece, starting […]

Useful Info on Covid-19 and Travel via Athens Airport

By admin 20 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Athens International Airport (AIA) has included a special section on its website with useful information regarding travel to/from Athens during the coronavirus pandemic. “One of Athens International Airport’s main priorities is providing, timely and accurately, information for the travelling public and the wider community,” AIA says. AIA’s Covid-19 section includes useful