Greece Announces Covid-19 Rules for Ski Resorts, Christmas Theme Parks

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Greek health authorities announced a revised set of rules governing the operation of ski resorts and theme parks in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 over the holiday season. More specifically according to the new regulations which went into effect over the weekend: – eating areas at ski resort chalets will operate in accordance […]

Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Source: European Union, 2021 / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Greece went ahead this week and decreased the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months on the guidance of the country’s committee. The relevant amendment, submitted by the health ministry in efforts tackle the Omicron variant and increase vaccinations, […]

Greek Tourism Minister Welcomes ECOFIN Update on VAT Rules

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias welcomed a decision this week by EU finance ministers to proceed with the update of value-added tax rules which would pave the way for the reduction of VAT rates on all Greek islands. “The reduction of VAT on the islands is very important for the competitiveness of the country and […]

Eurogroup Approves Release of Next €767m Tranche for Greece

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Photo source: @EUCouncil The Eurogroup approved the release on Monday of 767 million euros in aid as part of Greece’s enhanced surveillance and debt support program, said Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. Eurozone finance ministers who met in Brussels on Monday and were briefed on the findings of the Commission’s 12th enhanced surveillance report for […]

Greek Tourism Bill Ready for Parliament

By admin 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament / © Aliki Eleftheriou A bill foreseeing the establishment of Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and a development council for cruise tourism in Greece is expected to soon be submitted to Parliament for a vote. Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Thursday introduced key parts of the bill during an […]

Covid-19: EU Proposes Prioritising Vaccinated Travellers in Updated Rules

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Photo source: European Commission The European Commission proposed on Thursday, a revision to non-essential travel rules, giving priority to vaccinated travelers and advising them to get booster shots against Covid-19 if they wish to extend the validity of their EU Digital Covid Certificate. It has called on EU states to reopen “systematically” to those vaccinated

COP26: Tourism and Aviation Commit to Greener Practices

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Photo source: WTTC Global travel and tourism associations pledged in Glasgow during COP26 last week to work towards concrete actions that will address the emerging climate crisis with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) pushing its Net Zero Roadmap in this direction. UN climate talks came to a “compromise agreement” after tedious negotiations resulted […]

Greek Migration Ministry Launches Platform for Online Residence Permit Renewal

By admin 16 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Greek Migration Ministry has set up an electronic platform for third-country nationals that live in Greece and need to renew their residence permit. According to a ministry announcement, as of November 16 all residence permits, residence cards and permanent residence cards that have been issued to citizens of third countries, will be renewed exclusively online

Frontex Completes Entry-Exit System Pilot Project for EU Land Borders

By admin 11 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Frontex The European border and coast guard agency, Frontex, recently completed the Entry Exit System (EES) pilot project at land borders, which was hosted by Spain and Bulgaria. “As the world emerges from the pandemic and traveller numbers continue to rise again, solutions are needed for a quick, seamless, and preferably touchless border crossing […]

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Ministry Calls for Extension of Quarantine Hotel Operations

By admin 5 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki called for the extension of leases which allow tourism facilities to provide accommodation for travelers found to be positive with Covid-19. Speaking recently in parliament, Zacharaki said the proposed amendment provides for the lease of tourism facilities in order to accommodate travelers infected with coronavirus during the winter