Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. The popular Greek islands of Mykonos and Ios, which are under increased surveillance by the country’s health authorities, are just one step away from having to follow strict local measures to curb the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), according to Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias.
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Thursday extended its Covid-19 aviation directives (NOTAMs) concerning travel rules for passengers coming from abroad and restrictions for all international flights. With regard to updates to the rules for international arrivals, the HCAA informed that all travelers to Greece can now submit the mandatory Passenger
The Silver Moon cruise ship at the port of Piraeus, Greece. Photo source: Silversea Cruises Silversea Cruises on Wednesday, in the port of Piraeus, christened Silver Moon as the newest ship in its ultra-luxury fleet, building momentum in the cruise line’s global return to service. Silversea Cruises is part of the Royal Caribbean Group. Becoming […]
Tinos, Greece. Greek infectious disease expert, Haralambos Gogos, on Thursday said a few more Greek islands are reaching ‘red’ coronavirus (Covid-19) status due to a rise in cases. Referring to a “rising problem” while speaking to SKAI TV, Gogos informed that the islands of Paros and Tinos are following in the footsteps of Ios and […]
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Thursday announced that all travelers to Greece can submit the mandatory Passenger Locator Form (PLF) any time before the departure of their flight – and not strictly 24 hours before, as was the case until now. It is reminded that all travellers must complete their PLF before entering […]
Ioannina in Epirus, Greece. Five Greek cities – Heraklion, Ioannina, Kalamata, Trikala and Kozani – have filed a nomination to be part of the European Commission’s “100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030” venture. Reaching 100 climate-neutral cities by 2030 is the objective identified by the EU’s Mission Board for climate-neutral and smart cities. The Mission […]
The Region of Crete continues to invite travelers to “sense” the island’s authenticity during all seasons through an ongoing tourism campaign running on international websites and social media. Under the slogan “Crete, Sense the Authentic”, the campaign aims to promote the authentic experiences the island offers during all seasons to visitors from Europe and other […]
The Athens Municipality recently concluded a major cleanup operation to remove graffiti from the walls of monuments and buildings in the area of Plaka, a popular tourism district located next to the Acropolis. “After Ermou and Stadiou streets, the district of Thisio, Patision street and other areas in Athens, our crews carried out a cleanup […]
Photo source: Heathrow Airport The UK government on Wednesday announced that passengers who have been fully vaccinated in Europe* and the USA will not have to quarantine when entering England from amber list countries. The decision is as part of a range of new measures designed by the UK to continue to drive forward the […]
Photo Source: Halkidiki Tourism Organization The general picture of Greece’s tourist traffic so far is making Greek hoteliers more optimistic than they were this time of the year in 2020, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios. Speaking to Alpha 98.9 radio station on Tuesday, Tasios said that people are showing that they are […]


















