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PM: Greece Prepares to Welcome Tourists Safely for Summer

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Pm: Greece Prepares To Welcome Tourists Safely For Summer
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participated in the Nueva Economia Forum. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR “We want people to be able to travel in safety,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during the Nueva Economia Forum organized by Spain, referring to the importance of promptly reaching an agreement in the EU on a single vaccination certificate […]

Covid-19: Greece Considers Re-opening Some Activities in March

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Covid 19: Greece Considers Re Opening Some Activities In March
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Greek authorities are looking into ways to allow certain activities next month, including retail and schools, but not (non-essential) domestic travel after the chairman of the Greek Medical Association, Athanasios Exadaktylos, said the Covid-19 viral load was decreasing. First in line to open gradually is retail initially allowing shoppers to make purchases by click-away

Covid-19 Lockdown Measures in Greece May Run Through Easter 

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Covid 19 Lockdown Measures In Greece May Run Through Easter 
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Photo source: @Ministry of Health The number of Covid-19 cases in Greece may be stabilizing, but Greek health experts are considering extending current lockdowns or containment measures through to Easter. Briefing the press this week ahead of Friday’s weekly Covid-19 response committee meeting, Government Spokesperson Christos Tarantilis confirmed that there were signs of

TTO: Vaccinations, Bilateral Agreements Vital for Greek Tourism Recovery

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Tto: Vaccinations, Bilateral Agreements Vital For Greek Tourism Recovery
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Photo source: @Thessaloniki Travel The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations on a European level and the bilateral agreements that Greece is expected to sign with other countries, Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) President Voula Patoulidou said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters during an online press conference, Patoulidou referred to the

Sweden, Austria, Denmark to Introduce Vaccination Certificate 

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Sweden, Austria, Denmark To Introduce Vaccination Certificate 
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A standard vaccination certificate that would enable safe travel and allow countries to restart tourism is gaining ground with Sweden, Austria and Denmark being the latest to introduce the documents. Earlier this year, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a unified digital vaccination certificate to be used and accepted across the EU. The proposal […]

Greece to Roll Out 2021 Tourism Strategy Based on New Digital Tools

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Greece To Roll Out 2021 Tourism Strategy Based On New Digital Tools
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In efforts to promote Greek tourism and attract potential travelers in the post-Covid-19 era, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is proceeding with the upgrade of its digital tools and infrastructure. Speaking during an online conference on Monday held by the Greek chapter of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT), GNTO […]

UK Considers ‘Facilitating’ Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Requirement 

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Uk Considers ‘facilitating’ Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate Requirement 
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Photo source: Heathrow Airport Despite the fact that EU countries failed to reach an agreement on a singular vaccination certificate which would enable non-essential and requirement-free travel within the Union, the UK said it would consider “facilitating” travelers wishing to obtain such a document. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today program, England’s vaccines minister,