Greece Chairs EU’s Committee of Ministers with a Covid-19 Focus

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Photo Source: coegreekchairmanship2020.gov.gr Safeguarding public health and addressing the coronavirus (Covid-19) health crisis are among the top priorities of Greece as it takes over the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the second half of 2020. Alternate Foreign Affairs Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis assumed the position on May 15, from Georgian

Visiting Greek Archaeological Sites post-Covid-19: Safety Measures and Rules

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Archaeological sites throughout Greece reopened their gates on Monday, May 18, following a two-month shutdown as part of the government’s measures to fight Covid-19. During the two months of quarantine, the Greek Culture Ministry dedicated its time towards upgrading the services provided to visitors as well as making sure all sites will be safe for […]

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Support Measures to be Announced this Week

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Greek Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas. Photo source: media.gov.gr The Greek government this week will announce support measures for the country’s tourism sector in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the health protocols for the safe operation of the country’s hotels, according to government spokesman Stelios Petsas. “The aim is to form a consistent […]

New Rules for Travel by Rail and Bus in Greece post-Covid-19

By admin 16 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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New health protocols to ensure that travel by rail and on buses throughout Greece is carried out as safely as possible for passengers and crew, during the post-Covid-19 period, were announced by the Greek Transport Ministry on Saturday. The protocols come as Greece is lifting the measure that currently restricts citizens to their home prefectures […]

New Rules for Air Travel in Greece post-Covid-19

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New health protocols to ensure that air travel in Greece is carried out as safely as possible for passengers and crew, during the post-Covid-19 period, were announced by the Greek Transport Ministry on Saturday. The protocols come as Greece is lifting the measure that currently restricts citizens to their home prefectures and allow travel throughout […]

New Rules for Yachts in Greece post-Covid-19

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A series of measures for the safe operation of pleasure boats in Greece during the post-Covid-19 period, were announced by the Greek Maritime Ministry on Friday. The measures will take effect from Monday, May 18 until Monday, June 15. The ministry’s announcement includes the following: Measures for pleasure boats/private yachts arriving from abroad after the […]

New Rules for Guided Tours in Greece post-Covid-19

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Tourist guides in Greece have been informed on new rules to follow when giving guided tours at archaeological sites and museums in Greece during the post-coronavirus period. The rules are aimed at their safety from infections and for the health protection of tourists in their groups, individual visitors and staff at archaeological sites and museums […]

Guidelines for Tourism Eco-system Reboot post-Covid-19 by the European Commission

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The European Commission on Wednesday presented a Tourism and Transport package of guidelines and recommendations to help Member States gradually and safely restore freedom of movement; lift travel restrictions and internal border controls; and allow tourism businesses to reopen, after months of lockdown, while respecting necessary health precautions in the aftermath of the

Protocols for Hotels post-Covid-19 by WTTC

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released suggested protocols for hotels to restart in the post Covid-19 world. The protocols for the hospitality industry are part of a series of proposed new measures by the WTTC, designed to rebuild confidence among consumers so they can travel safely once the restrictions are lifted. The […]

Protocols for Outdoor Shopping and Retail post-Covid-19 by WTTC

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released suggested protocols for outdoor shopping destinations and retail establishments to restart in the post Covid-19 world. The protocols are part of a series of proposed new measures by the WTTC, designed to rebuild confidence among consumers so they can travel safely once the restrictions are lifted. The […]