Covid-19: Greece to Increase Quarantine Hotels, Ship Isolation Cabins

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Greek authorities have decided to increase the number of Covid-19 quarantine hotels as well as ship isolation cabins in order to address a rise in cases over the last week. There are now 47 Covid hotels operating countrywide up from 30 hosting people hit by the fast-spreading Delta variant. Greek authorities are also considering using […]

Greek Vaccination Incentive ‘Freedom Pass’ Opens This Week

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The government’s “Freedom Pass” program offering 18- to 25-year-olds who get vaccinated against Covid-19 a pre-paid card worth 150 euros goes into effect on Tuesday 20 July, said Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Monday. The card, which serves as a reward and an incentive for those aged 18-25 to get at least one shot of any […]

Athens Municipality and GNTO Team Up to Promote Greek Capital as Leading Destination

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Municipality of Athens and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced on Friday that they would be joining forces towards the promotion of the Greek capital as a leading international tourism destination. In this direction, the GNTO and the Athens Development & Destinations Management Agency (EATA)

EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Climate Plan Triggers Reactions

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Greek shipowners have joined the German environment ministry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and others in reacting against the EU’s newly announced “Fit for 55” plan to move ahead with urgent reforms in the bloc’s climate and energy laws. The European Commission presented this week its “Fit for 55” package – a set of […]

Hotels: ‘Last-second’ Bookings to Make or Break Greek Tourist Season

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Greek hoteliers are betting on late July and August tourist flows to stimulate the market hoping that vaccinations proceed and the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, said Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) President Grigoris Tasios on Tuesday. In an interview to thebest.gr, Tasios said a good case scenario would see steady traffic primarily from traditional source

Greece’s Indoor Restaurants, Venues Only for the Vaccinated

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Starting Friday, July 16, indoor venues such as restaurants, bars, and theaters will only be accepting vaccinated and seated-only customers until August 31, Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Tuesday. Georgiadis’ announcements came a day after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ordered the mandatory vaccination of healthcare providers and

British Tourists Eager to Book Greece Holidays After UK Eases Rules

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Corfu island, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece / E. Fili British travelers hungry for some sea and sun after months of Covid-19 restrictions rushed to book their summer holidays to Greece after the UK government eased quarantine rules last week for amber-listed countries. The Greek islands, and particularly Corfu, are among the top destinations of […]

No Quarantine for Vaccinated Britons to Greece and Amber List Countries

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Photo source: @Heathrow Airport Fully vaccinated British travelers, as of July 19, will not need to self-isolate when returning from amber list destinations – including Greece, the UK government announced on Thursday. “From 4am on Monday, July 19, British fully vaccinated adults will not need to isolate from amber list countries including those on clinical […]

Commission Revises Upward Greek Economy Growth Outlook for 2021-22

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The Greek economy is expected to expand by 4.3 percent this year and 6 percent in 2022, according to the European Commission’s Summer 2021 Economic Forecast released on Wednesday. In its 2021 interim report, the Commission revised upward its outlook for Greece compared to May, when it forecast 4 percent growth in 2021 and the […]

UK Says it Will Ease Covid Measures Opening Door for Travel to Greece

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Photo source: @Heathrow Airport British travelers will be able to visit Greece without facing 10-day quarantine on return after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that he would be easing measures at home. According to Britain’s latest plan, final details of which are expected to be announced on July 12, restriction-free travel abroad […]