Greek Tourism Minister Visits Romania Ahead of Summer Re-opening

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is on an official two-day visit to Romania as part of an awareness-raising effort ahead of Greece’s re-opening to tourists on May 14. Theoharis is scheduled to meet Romanian government officials, including Economy Minister Claudiu Nasui, tourism stakeholders, and media to discuss Greece’s tourism

Commission: EU’s Digital Green Certificate No Risk to Personal Data

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EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides Data protection is a top priority for the European Commission, confirmed European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, with regard to the Digital Green Certificate, which once approved will enable post-Covid-19 travel. In an interview to Greek public broadcaster ET1, Kyriakides said she was

Aviation, Travel & Tourism Sectors Welcome EU-wide Digital Green Certificate Idea

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Photo source: Airlines for Europe (A4E) The world’s aviation, tourism and travel sectors have warmly welcomed the idea of a digital green certificate verifying Covid-19 vaccination set to enable restriction-free movement and help restart travel and tourism in the EU. Based on an idea tabled in January by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the common, […]

Commission Urges EU States to Agree on Common Re-Opening Strategy

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Photo source: European Commission The European Commission called on member states ahead of the next European Council to endorse a common EU reopening strategy that will include issuing the so-called “green certificates” in order to facilitate safe travel and set economies into motion. The Commission hopes to pass relevant proposals outlining a coordinated approach to […]

Greece’s 13 Key Reforms, Investments for Recovery

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Photo source: Travel Trade Athens Power grid expansion, energy efficiency, reforestation, and 5G infrastructure are just some of the 13 key reforms and investments – part of Greece’s recovery plan – presented by Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras at Tuesday’s Ecofin meeting. Staikouras presented 13 key areas set to stimulate recovery in Greece which will […]

Greece Seeking Ways to Re-open Retail Amid Covid-19 Fatigue

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Photo source: Athens Traders Association A decision by Greek authorities to re-open the retail sector has been pushed back several times due to spikes in the number of Covid-19 cases over the past weeks with the national committee of health experts set to convene on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of easing containment measures. Greek […]

Greek Hoteliers, Ministry Discuss Mountain Tourism Development

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The development of mountain tourism topped the agenda of a virtual meeting between Greek hoteliers and Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki on Saturday. According to Zacharaki, the ministry would soon be setting up a special working group responsible for drawing up a national strategy for the development of mountain tourism, which will attract tourism all […]

Parthenon Marbles Dispute Heats Up After UK PM’s Comment

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Sculptures from the Parthenon temple on display at the British Museum. Photo source: British Museum Greece reacted strongly this week to claims made by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that Britain will not return the Parthenon Marbles to legal owner Greece, reigniting an age-old dispute. “Greece does not accept the legal acquisition and ownership of […]

WTTC Welcomes $14bn Support Package for US Airlines

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Photo source: WTTC US airlines are set to receive renewed financial backing to tune of the 14 billion dollars after US lawmakers approved a new payroll assistance package as part of a Covid-19 relief bill. This is the third round of government support to the ailing airline sector since March 2019. The latest six-month extension […]

Greece to Cover Covid-19 Tests for Company Staff

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Photo source: Ministry of Labor In efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 at the workplace, Greek authorities announced this week that companies with more than 20 people will be eligible for free rapid testing. More specifically, the government will cover the cost of rapid tests for enterprises with more than 20 employees. Under the […]