Economic activity in July and August recorded an upturn with a positive impact of tourism, according to tentative data released by the National Bank of Greece (NBG). More specifically, the number of international arrivals at Athens International Airport in the aftermath of the Covid-19 restrictions slowed down the contraction to -66.2 percent in August from […]
The lingering uncertainty which has resulted from the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has forced company executives in Greece and abroad to redefine future priorities, according to a new study released by services network KPMG. More specifically, according to the 2020 CEO Outlook Covid-19 Special Edition, which focuses on the changing attitudes of CEOs during
Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras (center) Greece’s economy can endure a possible second lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 if necessary, said Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, adding that the country’s available resources amount to 37.7 billion euros. Speaking to SKAI channel a day after the number of Covid-19 cases in Greece increased to […]
Epidemiologist Sotiris Tsiodras and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said early on Friday, that additional restrictions in the wider Athens area to curb the spread of Covid-19 may be implemented in the coming days, including limits on public gatherings and suspension of all cultural events. The prime minister’s announcement
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised its outlook for 2020, predicting a smaller recession of the global economy and slightly greater potential for growth. According to the OECD’s Economic Outlook interim report for September 2020, risks and uncertainty are still high due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. OECD analysts note that
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (middle) A unified approach, coordinated actions and common Covid-19 health protocols are vital to enable safe travel in Europe in 2021, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) 112th Executive Council Meeting held in Tbilisi, Georgia this week. Theoharis said that the UNWTO should
Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis (center). 2.5 million people traveled by ferry from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina between June 1-August 31 Safety at sea has been effective thanks to the implementation of health protocols for protection against Covid-19, said Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Wednesday. Plakiotakis said Greece was moving in the
Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis Greece is doing everything in its power to ensure the safety of the traveling public and of residents, managing to keep the number of Covid-19 below the EU average, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis in an interview to BBC Radio4 on Wednesday. Theoharis was speaking in response to a decision […]
Starting at 4am on Thursday, September 3, travelers into Scotland from Greece will be required to quarantine for 14 days on arrival. The Scottish government decided on Wednesday, to remove Greece from its “travel corridor” exemptions list due to a “significant rise” in Covid-19 cases. Scottish authorities said infections were being brought into Scotland from […]
As part of the Greek government’s efforts to restrict the spread of Covid-19, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) issued new guidelines (NOTAM) on Tuesday, which will remain in effect through to September 15 at midnight, and will apply to the traveling public. Violations carry fines of 5,000 euros. More specifically, the new guidelines, which […]


















