The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments worldwide to use time wisely and take aggressive measures to contain as much a possible the further spread of the coronavirus. “By asking people to stay home and by banning travel, we are buying time and reducing the pressure on health systems. These measures alone will […]
Greece is setting up a special committee to oversee the national tourism strategy for the 2021-2030 period, according to a tourism ministry decision posted on the Diavgeia website. Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will preside over the working group, which will consist of deputy minister responsible for the coordination of the Government work Akis Skertsos, Greek […]
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) has released a new audio message (below) informing citizens on movement restrictions in Greece following the country’s recent lockdown to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The pre-recorded message is heard through loudspeakers on police cars when on patrol in Athens and other major cities. The message, which has been recorded […]
Photo Source: https://ec.europa.eu In an attempt to offset the potential losses for travel agents and operators resulting from mass cancelations due to the coronavirus health crisis, the European Commission is encouraging customers to opt for vouchers instead of refunds and consider traveling at a later date. According to the updated European consumer protection
The European Parliament on Thursday, March 26, will decide on the European Commission’s proposal to stop the so-called ghost flights caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. The Commission has put forward targeted legislation to stop ‘ghost flights’, meaning airlines that fly almost empty aircraft simply to keep their airport slots. The commission has proposed
Photo Source: @Municipality of Alonissos / www.alonissos.gr The Municipality of Alonissos has launched a new brochure with useful information on the coronavirus pandemic, for the island’s residents and visitors. The new brochure is in four languages: English, Greek, Italian and German. With the distribution of the new brochure, the municipality also aims to inform
Photo Source: @Central Macedonia Region The Region of Central Macedonia has banned access to Seikh Su, the hilltop forest located north and northeast of the city of Thessaloniki, as part of its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. Individuals and vehicles are banned from entering the forest from today (Monday) and until further notice. […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry on Monday announced the first batch of hotels that are exempt from a government decision ordering the temporary closure of the country’s year-round hotels. The government decision comes amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. As announced, one accommodation unit per regional capital will be allowed to remain open, with the exception
Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Sunday said he was examining the possibility of reducing Greece’s ferry schedule frequency due to declining demand after the government banned travel to the islands to limit the spread of the coronavirus. “The transport of products and goods is regular. We are planning to maintain ferry links, but we […]
After shutting down seasonal hotels, the Greek government on Sunday published the decision to close the country’s year-round hotels, amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The joint ministerial decision to temporary shut down all hotels was published in the Government Gazette and comes into force at 11pm today (March 23) through to April 30. For hotels […]


















