Strict Lockdown Measures Extended for Two Municipalities in West Attica

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Photo source: @Region of Attica Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection also announced the extension of strict lockdown measures on the […]

DayTrip4U Named World’s Leading Tours & Activities Website at WTA 2020

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Cyprus-based online travel agency DayTrip4U has been honored as the “World’s Leading Tours & Activities Website” for 2020 at the 27th World Travel Awards (WTA). DayTrip4U runs a user-friendly B2B program for travel agents, hotels, ferry lines, travel bloggers and many more travel professionals. Minoan Lines, ISIC, Ventouris, European Sea Ways and Ask2Travel

Greece Announces 7 Actions to Support Businesses, Employees

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Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas In efforts to keep businesses above water and to provide support to employees out of work due to a new tougher round of Covid-19 restrictions which took effect on Sunday, the Greek government said it would be releasing a new relief package for January. Made up of seven […]

Greece to Open Nursery and Primary Schools First

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Photo source: @Ministry of Education Greek health experts agreed on Monday that kindergartens and primary schools can re-open on January 11 under strict guidelines and Covid-19 measures. Education Minister Niki Kerameus said there would be shifting class times so as to avoid crowding at schools by parents wishing to collect their children. She added that […]

EU Approves €1.25bn German State Aid for TUI

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The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute with up to 1.25 billion euros to the recapitalization of TUI AG, the parent company of the TUI Group, as part of a wider support package. The measure was approved under the State Aid Temporary Framework. “Germany will contribute up to 1.25 billion euros to TUI’s […]

EU: 2021 is the European Year of Rail

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The European Commission, on January 1 launched the European Year of Rail 2021, with the aim to highlight the benefits of rail as a sustainable, smart and safe means of transport. A variety of activities will put rail in the spotlight throughout 2021 across the continent, to encourage the use of rail by both citizens […]

Greece Upgrades Tourism Schools of Higher Education

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Greece has taken the first step for the upgrade of the country’s tourism schools of higher education – known as ASTE, with the signing of a joint ministerial decision, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced recently. Signed by Education Minister Niki Kerameus and ougoing Deputy Minister of Tourism Manos Konsolas, the joint ministerial decision foresees that […]

Covid-19 Drives Athens Airbnb Demand Down in 2020

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Demand for Airbnb short-term rentals in Athens plunged this year driving revenue down by 80 percent, according to the “Covid-19 Industry Pulse Report: Tourism” report released in December by Ernst & Young (EY). The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic resulted in a 76 percent drop in international arrivals to Greece driving demand down and impacting the Greek […]

Report: 21 Years of Airline Passenger Traffic Growth Wiped Out in 2020

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and its consequences have wiped out 21 years of global passenger traffic growth in a matter of months, reducing traffic in 2020 to levels last seen in 1999, global aviation data firm Cirium said. In its Airline Insights Review 2020, Cirium reveals the shocking impact on aviation of worldwide travel restrictions […]

National Gallery in Athens Expected to Open in March

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The National Gallery in Athens is expected to open its doors to the public in March, as the project for the revamp and expansion of its premises has entered its final phase. According to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, there have been difficulties and delays due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, but the Ministry has set […]