Greece Prepares for Wildfire Season with More Staff, Equipment

By admin 6 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (center) with Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis (left) and Deputy Civil Protection and Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias (right). In view of forecasts for a dry summer ahead, Greek civil protection authorities are gearing up with more staff, new planes and improved infrastructure to address the potential outbreak

WTTC Urges UK to Lift 14-day Quarantine and Enable Tourism

By admin 5 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on Britain to drop its 14-day quarantine measure for incoming travelers in order to enable travel and support the restart of tourism in Europe. The UK is among the few countries in Europe still requiring incoming travelers to remain in self isolation for a period of […]

FinMin: Greece Doesn’t Need ESM Covid-19 Credit Line

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament Greece has no need to resort to European Stability Mechanism (ESM) loans issued to member states to deal with the coronavirus (Covid-19) impact, said Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, speaking at an Economist conference on Friday. “Based on current data, Greece does not need to resort to the ESM’s

Greece Goes Green with Incentives for Eco-friendly Practices

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Greek Environment Minister Kostis Hadzidakis announced eight projects with which the government aims to transition to more environmentally friendlier practices in the coming years. On occasion of World Environment Day on Friday, Hadzidakis presented a ministry video (included below in Greek) featuring the planned projects which include phasing out the use of lignite and

July a Key Month for Greek Tourism 2020 Season, Says GNTO

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July is expected to be a crucial month for Greek tourism as authorities will by then have a clear picture about the flow of travelers to Greek destinations this season, as well as the efficiency of the recently introduced health protocols, Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis said on Thursday. Speaking during […]

Greece Issues Covid-19 Action Guidelines for Hotel Doctors

By admin 4 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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As it prepares to welcome tourists on June 15, Greece issued this week a set of guidelines for medical doctors stationed at hotels on the islands and mainland detailing measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and the necessary actions in case of a suspected incident. The National Public Health Organization (EODY) noted that though […]

One by One European Countries Open Up to Tourists

By admin 4 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Germany, France, Cyprus, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Albania, Austria, Hungary, Montenegro and the Czech Republic are among the countries gradually opening up to tourists from Europe this month, as authorities begin to ease Covid-19 restrictions. Greece announced that it would be opening up the airports of Athens and Thessaloniki on June 15 and all

Greece Clarifies Covid-19 Controls on Flights Out of High-risk Airports

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis referred to two safety protocols in place as Greece opens to tourism on June 15 in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, underlining that there are no restrictions on countries but on high-risk airports. Speaking on Sky News, Theoharis clarified that Greece’s restart tourism program foresees opening up the […]

Athens to Become Friendlier to Bikes with Two New Routes

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis (center, left) took part in a bike race along the recently announced “Megalos Peripatos” (Grand Stroll) city walk in the Greek capital. Photo source: Kostas Bakoyannis On occasion of World Bicycle Day on Wednesday, Greek Environment Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said two new bike routes would be created in Athens. Hatzidakis announced […]

More Airlines Added to EU Air Safety List

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union as they do not meet international safety standards. According to the Commission, all airlines certified in Armenia have been added to the list, after further assessment of […]