Travel by road domestically in Greece will not require a negative rapid test but the presentation of a negative self-test is highly recommended, said Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias during a press briefing on Thursday after a spike in Covid-19 cases this week. Greece reported 2,107 coronavirus cases yesterday and 10 deaths prompting the […]
Greece tourism professionals are once again revising downwards their projects for 2021 in view of an imminent fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry insiders now say that recovering 50 percent or approximately 9.1 billion euros of 2019 tourism activity – the government’s target – is near to impossible. In view of the uncertainty surrounding […]
Photo source: @Heathrow Airport Fully vaccinated British travelers, as of July 19, will not need to self-isolate when returning from amber list destinations – including Greece, the UK government announced on Thursday. “From 4am on Monday, July 19, British fully vaccinated adults will not need to isolate from amber list countries including those on clinical […]
Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Curfews, local lockdowns, mandatory vaccinations, and mask wearing are back on the table as Greece’s Covid-19 management committee convened on Thursday to discuss additional or revised measures in view of soaring cases and the wider spread of the Delta variant particularly at popular tourist locations and on the islands. Government Spokesperson
Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki presented Greece’s first portal dedicated to wine tourism during an event held on the island of Santorini earlier this week. The portal’s development is part of the Ministry’s efforts to promote Greece’s wine tourism industry abroad. According to amna.gr the portal includes an interactive map
The Greek economy is expected to expand by 4.3 percent this year and 6 percent in 2022, according to the European Commission’s Summer 2021 Economic Forecast released on Wednesday. In its 2021 interim report, the Commission revised upward its outlook for Greece compared to May, when it forecast 4 percent growth in 2021 and the […]
Photo source: Athens Chamber of Tradesmen Starting Thursday, F&B business owners will face stiff penalties if standing customers are found at their establishments after Greek authorities announced a seated-only rule due to a Covid-19 infection rebound. The regulation, announced by Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday after Covid-19 cases soared
Photo source: @Ministry of Tourism Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis inaugurated this week a new marina in the small town of Benitses on the island of Corfu. The Benitses marina will cater to the berthing needs of 86 sea craft as well as 10 professional fishing boats. Speaking during the event, Theoharis referred to the added […]
Photo source: European Union, Photographer: Claudio Centonze Greek authorities are pushing for more vaccinations without ruling out measures after a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant in various parts of the country. “Over the last few days, the downward trend of cases observed in recent weeks has been halted. […]
Photo source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas The Municipality of Athens has joined forces with digital business agency ATCOM and Microsoft for the development of “Project Athena” an innovative technology program aimed at improving the quality of life in the Greek capital. Already in operation, the project aims to successfully meet two long-standing demands of […]


















