Greece Goes Green with Incentives for Eco-friendly Practices

By admin 5 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

Greek Environment Minister Kostis Hadzidakis announced eight projects with which the government aims to transition to more environmentally friendlier practices in the coming years. On occasion of World Environment Day on Friday, Hadzidakis presented a ministry video (included below in Greek) featuring the planned projects which include phasing out the use of lignite and

July a Key Month for Greek Tourism 2020 Season, Says GNTO

By admin 4 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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July is expected to be a crucial month for Greek tourism as authorities will by then have a clear picture about the flow of travelers to Greek destinations this season, as well as the efficiency of the recently introduced health protocols, Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis said on Thursday. Speaking during […]

One by One European Countries Open Up to Tourists

By admin 4 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Germany, France, Cyprus, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Albania, Austria, Hungary, Montenegro and the Czech Republic are among the countries gradually opening up to tourists from Europe this month, as authorities begin to ease Covid-19 restrictions. Greece announced that it would be opening up the airports of Athens and Thessaloniki on June 15 and all

Greece Clarifies Covid-19 Controls on Flights Out of High-risk Airports

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis referred to two safety protocols in place as Greece opens to tourism on June 15 in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, underlining that there are no restrictions on countries but on high-risk airports. Speaking on Sky News, Theoharis clarified that Greece’s restart tourism program foresees opening up the […]

Athens to Become Friendlier to Bikes with Two New Routes

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis (center, left) took part in a bike race along the recently announced “Megalos Peripatos” (Grand Stroll) city walk in the Greek capital. Photo source: Kostas Bakoyannis On occasion of World Bicycle Day on Wednesday, Greek Environment Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said two new bike routes would be created in Athens. Hatzidakis announced […]

More Airlines Added to EU Air Safety List

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union as they do not meet international safety standards. According to the Commission, all airlines certified in Armenia have been added to the list, after further assessment of […]

Enhanced Rules on Greek Beaches for Summer

By admin 2 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek health authorities announced a revised set of rules to be implemented on all Greek beaches for protection against coronavirus infection. Among other things, social distancing rules still apply while beach bars are now allowed to serve food and beverages but are still prohibited for playing music and holding events. More specifically: – Only two […]

Greece to Increase Cash Rebate for Producers Filming in the Country

By admin 29 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: EKOME The Greek digital governance ministry announced this week that it would be increasing a cash rebate for film productions made in Greece from 35 percent to 40 percent in efforts to enhance the country’s position as an attractive filming destination and bring in investors. The decision was announced during a cabinet meeting […]

Minister: Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Employees Covered by New Bill

By admin 29 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Seasonal employees in tourism and transport, who were forced out of a job due to Covid-19, will have the right to be re-hired for the current period, according to a revised bill presented by the Greek labor ministry this week. More specifically, according to Greek Labor Minister Yiannis Vroutsis, under the new legislation, seasonal operations […]

Greece Lays Out Plan to Make Best Use of EU Emergency Funding

By admin 29 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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The Greek government is looking to put a total of 22.5 billion euros in EU subsidies to immediate use aimed at addressing the impact of Covid-19 and strengthening the economy. Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said this week that Greece in October will table its priorities to the European Commission so that it can immediately begin […]