Greece Extends Second Lockdown Until December 7

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greece will extend its second nationwide lockdown until 6am on Monday, December 7, in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) and limit the rising number of intubations and fatalities, Greek government spokesperson Stelios Petsas announced on Thursday. According to Petsas, the lockdown’s extension

Jet2 Announces Flights from Bristol to Kalamata, Lesvos for Summer 2021

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Photo source: @Jet2.com UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced the launch of flights and package holidays from Bristol Airport – its 10th UK base – to a number of destinations in Europe, including Greece, for the summer of 2021. Jet2 runs leisure flights through Jet2.com and package holidays through its tour operator Jet2holidays. The new routes […]

GNTO Takes Part in Virtual Greek Tourism Workshop for Danish Market

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking part in the 1st Virtual Greek Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop that kicked of today, Tuesday, and is focusing on the Danish market. The workshop, which will run until until November 5, looks to offer a platform for tourism companies and public bodies to promote their alternative […]

Greek PM – EU Commission Chief Discuss Fair Migration Management

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a video conference last week with EC President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo Source: @Ursula von der Leyen Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on the need for joint efforts to address the ongoing refugee crisis impacting Europe. The two sides […]

England Removes 5 Greek Islands from Quarantine List

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Photo source: Gatwick Airport England on Thursday added five Greek islands to its “travel corridor” exemptions list for quarantine, meaning that travelers from those destinations will not have to self-isolate upon arrival. According to the updated travel advise for Greece by the Foreign Office (FCDO), the islands of Lesvos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos and Zakynthos will […]

Additional Covid-19 Measures Announced for Greek Destinations

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Athens, Greece Starting on Saturday, September 26, additional precautionary measures will apply to a number of Greek regions, including Attica and Trikala, with the aim to curb the spread of Covid-19. Deputy Minister for Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias, on Friday announced that street kiosks, mini markets and liquor stores will remain closed between midnight and […]

Coronavirus: England Adds 7 Greek Islands to Quarantine List

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport Travelers arriving to England from seven Greek islands must self-isolate for 14 days as of 4am on Wednesday, September 9, according to an announcement made by UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Monday. The islands in question are Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos. The announcement was made as […]

Covid-19: Wales Puts Six Greek Islands on Quarantine List

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Photo source: Cardiff Airport Travelers arriving to Wales from six Greek islands must self-isolate for 14 days as of Friday, September 4, according to a decision by the Welsh Government. The islands in question are Crete, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Lesvos, Paros and Antiparos. Speaking to the BBC, Wales’ Health Minister Vaughan Gething said the decision was […]

Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed on Zakynthos, Lesvos

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Zakynthos island, Greece Greek health authorities on Friday announced emergency restrictions for the islands of Zakynthos and Lesvos, following a surge in coronavirus cases. According to Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias, the localized restriction measures will be in place for two weeks starting from 6am on Saturday (August 29), and include: – Closure of

The Greek 4: New Tourism Campaign Puts Spotlight on Four Aegean Islands

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The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) on Monday announced the launch of a new campaign aimed to promote four islands of the Northeast Aegean: Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Leros. Dubbed “Greek 4: For You”, the campaign is funded by the Migration & Asylum Ministry and aims to restore the reputation […]