More Shipping Companies Bet on Greece

By admin 7 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

More and more shipping companies are choosing to base their operations in Greece, which saw the number of ships registered on its national cadastre increase in 2021. At the same time, Greek shipowners managed in 2021 to maintain their leading position. In an interview to Greek daily Naftemporiki, Ted Petropoulos, head of Petrofin Research, said […]

Greece Still on UK’s ‘Amber List’ Requiring Quarantine for Non-Vaccinated

By admin 27 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport The UK decided this week to keep Greece on its “amber list”, which means that returning non-vaccinated travelers or those planning to visit Britain will be required to quarantine for 10 days to limit the spread of Covid-19. Changes to the revised list go into effect at 4am on Monday, August […]

British Tourists Eager to Book Greece Holidays After UK Eases Rules

By admin 12 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Corfu island, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece / E. Fili British travelers hungry for some sea and sun after months of Covid-19 restrictions rushed to book their summer holidays to Greece after the UK government eased quarantine rules last week for amber-listed countries. The Greek islands, and particularly Corfu, are among the top destinations of […]

UK Revises Advisory for Greece, Paves Way for Travel

By admin 9 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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The UK’s FCDO revised its travel advisory for Greece after announcing on Thursday that as of July 19 travelers from amber-listed countries would not be required to self-isolate upon return. The FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) also reversed its previous guidance which advised against non-essential travel to Greece. The renewed advice takes effect on […]

No Quarantine for Vaccinated Britons to Greece and Amber List Countries

By admin 8 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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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 […]

UK Says it Will Ease Covid Measures Opening Door for Travel to Greece

By admin 6 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Heathrow Airport British travelers will be able to visit Greece without facing 10-day quarantine on return after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that he would be easing measures at home. According to Britain’s latest plan, final details of which are expected to be announced on July 12, restriction-free travel abroad […]

Minister: Greece will Welcome All UK Travelers with or without Vaccine Certificate

By admin 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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All UK travelers – vaccinated or with negative PCR tests – will be welcomed to Greece this summer once health authorities approve, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told ITV News on Wednesday. The Greek minister said that travelers from Britain that have had the Covid-19 vaccine would be able to enjoy quarantine-free holidays in the […]

UK Considers ‘Facilitating’ Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Requirement

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport Despite the fact that EU countries failed to reach an agreement on a singular vaccination certificate which would enable non-essential and requirement-free travel within the Union, the UK said it would consider “facilitating” travelers wishing to obtain such a document. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today program, England’s vaccines minister,

Greece to Welcome Direct Flights from UK

By admin 6 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Direct flights from the UK are set to resume on July 15, Greece said on Monday, days after the British government included Greek nationals on its list of countries from which quarantine-free entry is allowed. In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas announced the complete resumption of travel between Greece and the […]

Greek Minister Sets Mid-July Date for UK Open Travel

By admin 3 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo: GTP Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said Greece may be ready to welcome British travelers by mid-July, which is a realistic and feasible time frame for authorities to finalize the date. Speaking on UK television, Theoharis said both Greece and the UK were working in this direction in order to ensure that the situation […]