Greece Decides More Bus, Train Routes to Avoid Overcrowding

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The Greek government on Friday announced that it was increasing the service frequency of means of public transport in the country in order to avoid overcrowding in buses and trains and the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The decision came after concerns were raised due to overcrowded buses, trains and metro cars, at the same […]

Greece May Make Mask-wearing Mandatory in More Indoor Public Places

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The Greek government may make mask-wearing mandatory in more indoor public places, in the coming days, if deemed necessary by medical experts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Greece on late Sunday extended the rule – until August 4 – on wearing face masks in all Greek supermarkets by staff and customers. Due […]

Greece Presents Data on Positive Covid-19 Cases from Inbound Travel

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Deputy Civil Protection and Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias Greece’s Civil Protection and Crisis Management Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias confirmed on Tuesday that there were no plans for a total lockdown after presenting Covid-19 figures for Greece. Speaking during the reinstated weekly televised coronavirus briefing, Hardalias said Greek authorities had

Greece Announces Additional Covid-19 Border Measures

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Greek National Public Health Organization’s (EODY) crews are conducting COVID-19 tests to travelers at the Promahonas checkpoint. Photo Source: @EODY Boosting Covid-19 precautions in view of rising arrivals by land, Greek authorities announced on Monday additional measures to take effect this week. In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas

Greece Extends Covid-19 Measures on Beaches to End of July

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Greek authorities announced this week that they would be extending Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of the month and are considering banning local outdoor festivals in August, as weekly televised coronavirus updates are reinstated. In efforts to contain the spread of the virus due to over-crowding, measures on all organized beaches […]

Greece to Consider Opening to Travel from United States

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At the end of July, Greece will consider allowing the entry of travelers from the United States, according to the government’s spokesman, Stelios Petsas. Referring to the lifting of Greece’s ban on direct flights from the United Kingdom on July 15 and from Sweden as of July 22, Petsas said the easing of travel restrictions […]

Greece to Welcome Direct Flights from UK

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Direct flights from the UK are set to resume on July 15, Greece said on Monday, days after the British government included Greek nationals on its list of countries from which quarantine-free entry is allowed. In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas announced the complete resumption of travel between Greece and the […]

Greek Tourism Adjusting as Travel Resumes

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Agios Nikolaos, Crete. Photo Source: Municipality of Agios Nikolaos The Greek tourism industry is adjusting after Covid-19 and will require fine-tuning in the coming months, but a great deal of work has gone into ensuring that all visitors as well as locals and sector professionals will be safe, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, from Crete, […]

Greece Preparing for Possible Covid-19 Cases ‘Entering’ Via Travel

By admin 11 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek authorities are preparing to be ready for possible Covid-19 cases ‘entering’ the country once tourism opens, according to the government’s spokesman, Stelios Petsas. “Greece will focus its attention on the possibility of cases occurring on a local level, whether they concern an island or a prefecture,” he said on Thursday during a media briefing. […]

Greece Invites its Tourism Businesses to Open for 2020 Season

By admin 19 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Greek tourism businesses and employees will be fully supported through the government’s soon-to-be-announced action plan, which is aimed at assisting the sector in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to Ant1 TV on Tuesday, the government’s spokesman, Stelios Petsas, assured that the action plan will be a “comprehensive package” of measures, which will be […]