Greece Welcomes Displaced Ukrainians, Launches Special Info Website

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The Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum has launched a website with useful information for Ukrainians fleeing the war and seeking refuge in Greece. Following a ministerial decision (press here to see in Greek), Greece has activated the temporary protection regime for displaced persons from Ukraine and is granting them residence, medical care and work […]

Greece Simplifies Entry, Abolishes PLF for Ukrainian Citizens

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Photo source: European Commission Ukrainian citizens entering Greece on flights from abroad are not obliged to fill out the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before their trip, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said in an emergency aviation directive on Saturday. The PLF was introduced in the summer of 2020 as a mandatory requirement for travel […]

European Travel Commission Stands in Solidarity with Ukraine

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Photo source: ETC The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism organisations of Europe, on Thursday issued a statement condemning the military aggression by the Russian Federation and expressing solidarity with the people of Ukraine. “The Russian military invasion in Ukraine is in direct opposition to the fundamental values of the European project

IATA: Europe Air Passenger Traffic to Fully Recover in 2024

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Total passenger numbers to and from Europe are expected to reach 86 percent of pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2022, before making a full recovery in 2024 to 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week. Overall, IATA expects traveler numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024, to 103 percent exceeding […]

Minister: Greece will Welcome Ukraine’s Refugees, Give Residence and Work Permits

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias (archive photo). Greece will not a blind eye to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Monday. “Humanity and solidarity have not been lost in Greece,” Kikilias told SKAI radio, adding that the government will welcome Greek expats and Ukrainian refugees, “providing them with care, […]

Airbnb Offers Free Temporary Housing to 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees

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Photo source: Airbnb Airbnb on Monday announced that Airbnb.org will offer free, short-term housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. Airbnb.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating temporary stays for people in times of crisis around the world. According to a company announcement, Airbnb and Airbnb.org sent letters to

Greece Freezes Golden Visa Program for Russian Citizens

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The Greek government is suspending the issuance or renewal of residence permits for investment purposes for citizens of the Russian Federation, the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum said on Monday. Known as the “golden visa” program, the scheme grants five-year residency rights to investors who purchase property valued at a minimum of 250,000 euros. […]

Greece Concerned About Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis on Tourism

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Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Saturday expressed concern on the impact the Russia-Ukraine conflict will have on Greek tourism, considering that the industry is a major nation-wide generator of income. Speaking to Mega channel on Saturday, Kikilias said that 25 percent of Greece’s GDP comes from tourism. “Right now we are waiting to see how […]

Ukraine Flag Colors Light Up Omonia Square in Athens

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The fountain of Omonia Square and the building of the Technopolis cultural center in Athens on Friday night lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag in an act of solidarity following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Omonia Square, Athens. Athens Technopolis. On his social media channels, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said: “The struggle […]

Greece to See Tourism Affected if Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates, Data Shows

By admin 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Mabrian Technologies, a tourism intelligence platform, has included Greece on a map showing the top 20 countries that depend most on Russian tourism, from the point of view of air connectivity. According to Mabrian Technologies, the 20 countries are expected to see their tourism sector affected in the coming months if the crisis between Russia […]