Greece Makes Covid-19 Vaccination Mandatory for Some Groups

By admin 12 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: European Union / Photographer: Claudio Centonze Nursing home caregivers and healthcare providers will be the first groups who will be required by law to get vaccinated as Greece takes urgent steps to address a surge in Covid-19 cases. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday announced which groups will be up first for the […]

Tourism – F&B Boost June Employment in Greece

By admin 12 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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A total of 73,502 new jobs were created in June, up by an additional 35,954 against June 2020 mostly driven by the re-opening of the tourism and F&B sectors, according to the Greek labor ministry. More specifically, based on the labor ministry’s Ergani employment system, 250,610 jobs were created in the first half of the […]

Quality Top Priority for Greek Tourism in 2021

By admin 9 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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The year ahead will be defined by last-minute bookings due to the global Covid-19 pandemic conditions, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during an Economist conference held at the Grand Resort Lagonissi this week, adding that the time was now to redefine priorities and to diversify the tourism product to meet the changing demands and […]

Greece to Launch ‘Covid Pass’ App that Checks Customer ‘Safe’ Status

By admin 9 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Greece said this week that starting July 15, restaurant and F&B business owners would be able to download an application that will check whether the health/vaccination status information provided by customers is valid. The Covid Pass app will be free and available on app stores for phones and tablets, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told […]

Authorities Recommend Self-test for Land Travel in Greece

By admin 9 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Travel by road domestically in Greece will not require a negative rapid test but the presentation of a negative self-test is highly recommended, said Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias during a press briefing on Thursday after a spike in Covid-19 cases this week. Greece reported 2,107 coronavirus cases yesterday and 10 deaths prompting the […]

Delta Variant Forces Greece to Re-examine Curfews, Lockdowns and Vaccination

By admin 8 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Curfews, local lockdowns, mandatory vaccinations, and mask wearing are back on the table as Greece’s Covid-19 management committee convened on Thursday to discuss additional or revised measures in view of soaring cases and the wider spread of the Delta variant particularly at popular tourist locations and on the islands. Government Spokesperson

Greece to Carry Out Port and Ferry Inspections All Summer

By admin 6 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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archive photo In view of rising Covid-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant in the country, the shipping ministry announced that it would be carrying out inspections on board ferries and at ports across the country throughout the summer. Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis said an action plan was being drawn up together with […]

Greece Pushes Vaccination as Covid-19 Infections Rise Again

By admin 5 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: European Union, Photographer: Claudio Centonze Greek authorities are pushing for more vaccinations without ruling out measures after a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant in various parts of the country. “Over the last few days, the downward trend of cases observed in recent weeks has been halted. […]

PM: Greece to Set Up Mobile Vaccination Units at Tourism Spots

By admin 5 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Epidemiologist Sotiris Tsiodras and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during Monday’s meeting at the Maximos Mansion in Athens. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR The emergence of the Delta variant has forced Greek authorities to take immediate action with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announcing on Monday that mobile units would be set up at tourist destinations

Covid-19: Greece Decides Vaccinated-only and Mixed Spaces as of Mid-July

By admin 29 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis, Greek State Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and Greek Government Spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni. In its drive to extend vaccination reach, Greece announced on Tuesday that as of July 15, entertainment and F&B venues would be divided into Covid-19 vaccinated-only and mixed spaces. The move comes a day after