Greece Calls on EU to Ensure Covid-19 Vaccine Supply

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: European Union, Photographer: Claudio Centonze Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is urging the EU to ensure that Covid-19 vaccine supplies are secured and that there will be no more delays. “We need to move forward to make sure that as new vaccines are approved, this approval will happen very, very quickly and that we […]

Green Light for EU’s €672.5bn Recovery and Resilience Tool

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The European Parliament approved last week the EU’s recovery and resilience facility, paving the way for the release of 672.5 billion euros in funding to be allocated to member states to recover after the Covid-19 pandemic subsides with a focus on green and digital transitions. The regulation establishing the new facility will come into force […]

Cyprus to Allow Vaccinated Israelis Restriction-free Admission

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Cypriot Republic Republic Nicos Anastasiades and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed restriction-free admission into Cyprus starting April 1, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. The decision exempts

Greece Moves Ahead with Biometric Border Management System

By admin 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu In an effort to secure borders, Greece announced that it would be implementing a border management system that will record all crossings budgeted at 35 million euros. The action is part of a Europe-wide “Entry/Exit System (EES)” plan that will create a unified information system for recording data on the entry and […]

Greek Finance Ministry Extends Deadlines for Tax Debt Payments

By admin 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Athens Traders Association (esathena.gr) Greek taxpayers affected by the coronavirus pandemic who have still not paid their taxes will have until the end of the year to pay up, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday. Finance Minister Christos Staikouras announced an eight-month extension to the tax payment deadline on top of a previous […]

Greek Restaurant Owners ‘Hand in Their Keys’ in Covid-19 Protest

By admin 11 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Greece’s restaurant owners are calling on the Greek government to offer “oxygen” to the F&B sector that is “suffocating” due to Covid-19 restrictions. During protests in large Greek cities, they symbolically hand over their keys to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Restaurant owners across Greece symbolically handed over their keys to Prime Minister Kyriakos

Greek Hotels Next in Line for Covid-19 Support

By admin 11 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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In an attempt to keep hundreds of hotels across the country above water, the Greek government announced this week that it would be releasing a new round of Covid-19 support measures and “green” incentives. More specifically, besides the refundable deposit measure announced last week aimed at providing liquidity, the government said it will also cover […]

Attica Enters Stricter Lockdown with Extra Labor Support

By admin 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece /Y Skoulas The Region of Attica will enter a tougher Covid-19 lockdown on Thursday with additional relief aid for employees, including extended unemployment benefits and subsidies, the Greek Labor Ministry said. Secretary General of Labor Anna Stratinaki announced that employed parents would be issued special leave of absence to

More Countries Consider Covid-19 Health Passport Idea

By admin 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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One by one countries in Europe and across the globe are announcing or considering plans to allow admission to tourists with proof of Covid-19 vaccination in an attempt to restart travel and jumpstart stagnant economies. At the same time, private travel and transport companies are examining the possibility of making vaccination mandatory for passengers before boarding

European Travel Commission Slams UK’s New Measures for Travelers

By admin 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: ETC The European Travel Commission (ETC), the association representing the national tourism organizations of the countries of Europe, on Wednesday strongly condemned the new tough enforcement measures for travelers announced recently by the UK Government to contain the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) and of its possible variants. As well as introducing