DiscoverEU: Almost 61,000 Young Travelers to Explore Europe by Train

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Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Lukasz Kobus A total of 60,950 Europeans aged 18-20 will receive a free travel pass under the “DiscoverEU is back” round that took place in October, the European Commission announced last week. According to the Commission, 333,728 young people applied for a travel pass. “This shows the great […]

EU Proposes New Rules for Post-Covid Schengen Area Challenges

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The European Commission is proposing a series of actions that will reinforce the Schengen area and ensure it is prepared to keep up with the evolving challenges and act swiftly and effectively in any crisis situation. In this direction the Commission has tabled updated rules aimed at bringing greater EU coordination and better equipping member […]

Commission: EU Certificate ‘Crucial’ to Europe’s Covid-19 Response

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Photo source: European Commission The EU Digital Covid-19 Certificate has played a decisive role in Europe’s response to the pandemic and has facilitated travel supporting the continent’s hard-hit tourism industry, the European Commission said this week. Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas said the EU Digital Covid Certificate confirmed the EU’s role as a “global

DiscoverEU: Commission to Give 60,000 Free Travel Rail Passes to Young Europeans

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Photo source: European Union / Photographer: Mauro Bottaro The European Commission has announced that it will provide free travel rail passes to 60,000 Europeans aged from 18 to 20 years, thanks to the DiscoverEU initiative. Applications open at 12pm on October 12, and close at 12pm on October 26. This application round is open to […]

Greece Stays Open to American Travelers Despite EU Recommendation

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Greece is among the European countries that have not followed an EU recommendation to curb nonessential travel for visitors from the United States and has kept its borders open for American tourists. The European Council on August 30 removed a total of six countries and territories, including the US, from the list of safe third […]

Schinas: Recovery Aid to Lead Greece into New European Era

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European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. Photo source: @EP_Hellas The wealth of EU resources allocated to Greece for recovery after Covid-19 are set to bring the country into the new era, said European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas on Friday during the 4th ITC 2021 Conference organized by ypodomes.com and metaforespress.gr. Schinas described

EU Aims to Make Schengen ‘Largest Free Travel Area in the World’

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European Commission Chief Spokesperson Eric Mamer; Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas; European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson. Photo source: European Union / Photographer: Claudio Centonze The European Commission tabled a strategy this week aimed at establishing the Schengen zone into the largest free travel area in the world, ensuring security and

EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel – Greek Version Unveiled

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Greek Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the President of the European Council Charles Michel and European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. Photo source: @PrimeministerGR Greece on Friday presented its version of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, the document that aims to make travelling within the

Greece Ready to Unveil its Digital ‘Green Pass’ for Travel

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Photo © Greek Travel Pages Greek Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Friday will unveil Greece’s digital green certificate that will enable restriction-free movement among travelers this summer, the government’s spokesperson, Aristotelia Peloni, said today during a media briefing. The presentation will be attended by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos

Greek F&B Support Scheme Gets EU Approval

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Photo source: Athens Chamber of Tradesmen A 500-million-euro support package aimed at helping food and beverages (F&B) services providers recover after suffering the impact of ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns was approved by the European Commission this week. A total of 500 million euros in working capital will be allocated to food service companies, including restaurants