Covid-19: Greece Takes Part in UNWTO’s Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meeting

By admin 31 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis last week took part in the first virtual meeting of the Global Tourism Crisis Committee launched recently by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The aim of the committee is to evaluate and advance recommendations for the recovery from the health crises caused by the […]

Covid-19 Lockdown Keeps Greeks at Home for Easter

By admin 30 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Greeks will not be taking their Easter holidays in the countryside as is common practice in view of strict measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Greek Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas said on Monday, that Easter will be celebrated differently this year. “This year we will not celebrate Easter in the village… we will […]

European Parliament Approves €37bn for Coronavirus-hit Sectors

By admin 30 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Final vote in European Parliament plenary to approve crucial EU support measures for Covid-19 pandemic. Photo © EP The European Parliament on Thursday voted in favor of making 37 billion euros from EU structural funds available to member countries to tackle the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. According to Parliament, the measure, proposed by the European Commission, […]

Covid-19: Deputy Minister Gives Clarifications on Repatriation of Greeks

By admin 28 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias. Only Greek citizens that have very specific reasons to return to Greece are eligible for repatriation, according to the country’s Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Hardalias. Giving an update on the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in Greece on Saturday,

UNWTO Launches Competition to Heal Tourism from Covid-19

By admin 27 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched the “Healing Solutions” challenge and is calling on innovators and entrepreneurs to put forward new solutions to help the tourism sector recover from COVID-19. “Tourism is the sector that has been hit the hardest by COVID-19. Our response needs […]

Greek Tourism Sector Joins Fight Against Covid-19 with Donations

By admin 26 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Greek Health Ministry The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has launched a set of actions aiming to help Greece’s health system care for those affected by the coronavirus and contain the outbreak from spreading further. The first set of actions of the confederation and a number of its member enterprises are the following: – […]

IMF: 2020 Outlook for Global Growth Negative but Recovery in 2021

By admin 26 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: IMF The coronavirus epidemic may push the global economy into recession, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who added that the faster the virus stops, the quicker and stronger the recovery will be. Georgieva made the statement on Tuesday after a G20 emergency conference call with finance ministers and […]

Athens Airport Lights Up in Greek Colors

By admin 25 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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In celebration of Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25, Athens International Airport (AIA) lit up in Greece’s blue and white colors. “Honoring our national memory, this year we are also honoring our national effort, both collective and individual, for the health and protection of all,” AIA said in an announcement, referring to the […]

Greece in Lockdown: Police Release New Message on Movement Restrictions

By admin 25 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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The Hellenic Police (ELAS) has released a new audio message (below) informing citizens on movement restrictions in Greece following the country’s recent lockdown to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The pre-recorded message is heard through loudspeakers on police cars when on patrol in Athens and other major cities. The message, which has been recorded […]

US President Trump Marks Greek Independence Day

By admin 25 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: @WhiteHouse “Our great American experiment was inspired by the ideas about liberty, self-government, and the rule of law that traced their roots to ancient Greece,” US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. In his proclamation on Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25, the US president made special reference to the alliance between the […]