Additional Covid-19 Measures Announced for Greek Destinations

By admin 25 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

Athens, Greece Starting on Saturday, September 26, additional precautionary measures will apply to a number of Greek regions, including Attica and Trikala, with the aim to curb the spread of Covid-19. Deputy Minister for Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias, on Friday announced that street kiosks, mini markets and liquor stores will remain closed between midnight and […]

TUI First to Start Cruises in Greece

By admin 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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TUI Cruises has become the first company to offer itineraries in Greece, after successfully restarting cruise travel from German ports. The seven-day itineraries for passengers from German-speaking countries, start from Heraklion, Crete, and include stops at the ports of Piraeus and Corfu with the company’s Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship. TUI’s first route in Greece […]

SWISS Continues to Grow its Presence in Greek Market

By admin 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) maintains its strong presence in the Greek market, conducting almost 60 weekly flights to and from Greece, despite the extraordinary conditions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. A member of the Lufthansa Group, the airline said in an announcement that “SWISS is among the few airlines that had not stopped flights […]

‘Run Greece’ Series of Events Canceled for 2020

By admin 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The running events of Run Greece 2020, scheduled to take place in seven Greek cities in September and October, have been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to an announcement by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), organizer of Run Greece, the health committee of the General Secretariat of Sports has put a ban on […]

Condor to Extend Services from Kalamata to Munich and Dusseldorf

By admin 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Leisure carrier Condor has announced that it will extend its routes from Kalamata, Greece, to Munich and Dusseldorf in Germany, until November. “The routes are to remain on the airline’s timetable including November 2020 for the first time due to increased demand from Germany,” the airline said in an announcement. Τhe German carrier has extended […]

TUI Cancels Travel to Greek Islands on England’s Quarantine List

By admin 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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TUI UK announced that it was cancelling all holiday packages to the Greek islands of Santorini, Zakynthos, Crete (Chania and Heraklion) and Mykonos after their inclusion on England’s quarantine list. The tour operator said it took the decision due to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development office’s (FCDO) advice against all but essential travel to a number […]

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Heraklion on Crete

By admin 31 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Heraklion, Crete Greek authorities, on Monday announced emergency restrictions for the region of Heraklion on the island of Crete, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has imposed a ban on all public events including parties, outdoor festivals, religious/church gatherings and open-air “laiki” markets.

Seajets’ New Power Jet Vessel Connects Crete with Cyclades Islands

By admin 28 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Seajets recently launched a new itinerary connecting Crete with the Cyclades islands, that is conducted by its new highspeed Power Jet vessel. Launched on August 11, the new route connects Heraklion on Crete, with Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos and Paros with daily itineraries. “This has been a very difficult year for the whole world, due to […]

Greece to Allow More Israeli Tourists

By admin 27 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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The Greek government has agreed to double the number of Israeli tourists allowed to visit the country from 600 to 1,200 per week as of September 1. “The Israeli embassy in Athens, headed by Ambassador Yossi Amrani, has managed to update the existing outline in a manner that allows the doubling of Israeli tourists to […]

Cyprus Airways Suspends and Reduces Flights to Greece

By admin 4 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Cyprus Airways has announced that it will suspend flights to Thessaloniki and Skiathos as of August 18, after new measures were announced by the Cypriot government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The airline said it will also reduce frequencies on flights to Athens and Heraklion, Crete. The Cypriot Health Ministry on Sunday moved […]