Greece’s Relief Package for 2nd Covid-19 Lockdown: €3.3bn for Businesses, Workers

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Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. Photo source: @cstaikouras The Greek Finance Ministry announced on Thursday that it would be releasing 3.3 billion euros in aid to support businesses and workers impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic as Greece enters a second lockdown on Saturday. The measures concern employees who have been suspended from work

Tourism Employees in Greece to Get Covid-19 Support

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The Greek Labor Ministry announced this week that employees in tourism impacted by Covid-19 containment measures will be eligible for subsidies, compensation and insurance coverage. In an effort to mitigate the economic repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic and restrictive measures on tourism businesses and employees in the sector, Greek Labor Minister Yiannis Vroutsis

IATA: Covid-19 Comeback Hits September Air Passenger Demand

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A second wave of Covid-19 and consecutive lockdowns across Europe have driven demand in September down by 82.5 percent against 2019 and global demand by 88.8 percent, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Thursday. “We have hit a wall in the industry’s recovery. A resurgence in Covid-19 outbreaks – particularly in Europe and the US […]

Greece Aiming to Make Recycling Routine with 5 Reforms

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Environment Minister Kostis Hatzidakis (right) Greece aims to make recycling a routine practice, said Environment Minister Kostis Hatzidakis after tabling a bill for public consultation that redefines recycling practices. Hatzidakis said the reform is an effort to cover lost ground particularly with regard to waste management and to integrate recycling into the daily

SETE Chief: Greek Tourism May Possibly Recover in Second Half of 2021

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Greece may possibly see its tourism industry recover from the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis from the second half of next year, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Retsos said that Greek tourism will see a recovery only if health developments show improvement and if EU countries agree on a […]

Growing Concerns in Attica Over Soaring Covid-19 Incidents

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Photo source: @EODY Greek government officials and health authorities are on high alert awaiting the effects of current measures on the evolution of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic before taking even harsher action. Greece on Tuesday recorded 2,166 new confirmed coronavirus cases: 595 in Thessaloniki and 542 in Attica, which saw the number of incidents rise […]

Greece Announces Second Round of Covid-19 Relief Measures

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The Hellenic Parliament in Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Aiming to retain jobs and keep businesses above water during a resurgence of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Greek government announced this week that it would be releasing a package 2.5 billion euros in relief aid which includes the extension of 534-euro special-purpose handout for two […]

Emergency Funding for Greek Tour Bus Professionals Approved

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A total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to be allocated to Greek tourism enterprises operating tour buses was approved this week, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced on Tuesday. The emergency funding – to cover losses incurred in July and August 2020 – is aimed at providing much needed relief for sector businesses which own […]

Greece Ponders Changes to Golden Visa Scheme

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Photo: GTP In an effort to safeguard the property market and curb overpricing and shady activity, the Greek government is examining a series of changes to its golden visa program. According to local media reports, changes – to go into effect after the coronavirus pandemic subsides – include setting limits to property values and introducing […]

Greece Prepares Tourism Campaign for Quake-hit Samos

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Samos island. Photo source: Visit Greece Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this week that a campaign was being designed to promote Samos as a tourist destination in the coming year. Theoharis announced the plan, which will include entering agreements for direct international flights to Samos airport as well as a promotional actions, during talks on […]