Greece Bans Entry to Serbian Citizens

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Greece will impose a temporary ban on the entry of Serbian citizens starting on Monday at 6am, due to the rapid increase of coronavirus cases in the neighboring country. The ban will last until July 15, and includes all entry points. Only essential travel is permitted. Serbia declared a state of emergency in Belgrade on […]

Greek PM: More Liquidity Measures for Covid-hit Businesses

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Hundreds of tourism enterprises in Greece will be able to benefit from a 3.5-billion-euro set of liquidity measures announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday, aimed at easing the burden posed by Covid-19. Speaking in parliament, Mitsotakis announced the measures, which include slashing an advance tax paid by seasonal businesses such as tourism enterprises.

Greek Tourism Adjusting as Travel Resumes

By admin 2 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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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, […]

IOBE: Weaker Economic Climate for Greece in June

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Athens, Greece The economic climate in Greece dropped in June to 87.6 points from 88.5 points in May, according to a study released by the country’s leading think-tank, the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). According to IOBE, expectations in industry and services decreased slightly in June, while construction and retail trade showed signs […]

Greek Hoteliers Call for Liquidity Measures to ‘Survive’ Season

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Greek hoteliers are urging the government to introduce liquidity measures so that they can continue running their businesses despite the sharp decline in arrivals due to Covid-19. The country re-opened to tourists on Wednesday, with one in two hotels across Greece remaining closed. Hoteliers operating their facilities are counting on last-minute bookings particular this

Greece Tourism Season Debuts with Over 230 Flights

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More than 230 flights are scheduled to land in Greece, on Wednesday, with more than half at regional airports as the country opens to tourism four months after Covid-19 lockdowns brought global travel to a grinding halt. According to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Administration (HCAA), Athens and Crete’s Heraklion airports are expecting the most arrivals […]

Greece Extends Flight Ban for Turkey, UK Until July 15

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Kalamata Airport. Photo Source: CCA The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Tuesday issued an aviation directive (NOTAM), which extends the temporary suspension of flights from and to Turkey and the United Kingdom until July 15. Greece’s ban on flights to/from Turkey and the UK originally expired on June 30. The new NOTAM also bans […]

Greece Opens to Tourism: Who Can Come – Safety Rules

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Greek tourism makes its debut today opening its borders by air, sea and road to travelers for the summer months after the Covid-19 health crisis brought global travel to a standstill. “Greece is taking the next step to restore travel flows, always aiming to protect the health of tourism industry professionals, residents at tourist destinations, […]

Minister to Visit Regional Airports as Greek Tourism Opens

By admin 30 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Wednesday will visit the regional airports of Corfu, Mykonos, Rhodes and Heraklion on Crete. As of tomorrow, holidaymakers from abroad will be able to fly to Greece, as the country officially opens to tourism. Theoharis will welcome Greece’s first incoming international

EU Releases ‘Safe’ List of Nations Welcome for Tourism

By admin 30 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Americans and Russians will not be able to visit any EU countries in the coming period, according to a “safe” list announced today in Brussels, the EU’s headquarters. This means that American travelers – 15 million of whom travel to Europe each year – will be turned away and allowed into European countries at a […]