The situation for international travel was nowhere it needed to be in June, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association on Wednesday announced that passenger demand performance for June 2021 showed a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. However, IATA said demand remains significantly below
Ios Island, Cyclades. Greek Citizen Protection Minister Mihalis Chrysohoidis on Wednesday warned that strict measures may have to be imposed on Ios following an escalation of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases on the island. Speaking to SKAI radio station, the minister said that more than 30 police officers will be transfered to Ios from Attica tomorrow in […]
The European Commission on Wednesday approved a 130-million-euro Greek scheme to support micro and small enterprises affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the restrictive measures that the government in Greece had to implement to limit the spread of the virus. The scheme was approved under the State Aid Temporary Framework. The measure will be […]
The Old Acropolis Museum in Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Old Acropolis Museum in Athens, will be restored and upgraded in order to reopen as an exhibition venue, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently announced. Located next to the Parthenon, the building has remained closed for 13 years but will soon be restored and […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis sees the next four weeks as “crucial” for Greek tourism. Speaking on state radio ERT on Tuesday, Theoharis said the Tourism Ministry’s greatest concern at the moment is how the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will evolve inside and outside borders. “Germany has already placed Spain in the red and quarantines those who […]
Citizen Protection Minister Mihalis Chrysohoidis on Monday pledged to boost efforts to crack down on private parties held in villas on Mykonos, which are said to have fueled Covid-19 spread on the popular Greek island. “Our promise and commitment is that we will continue so that Mykonos is advertised for its safety… Our effort will be […]
Greece is among the world’s most searched-for destinations for post-Covid-19 travel, ranking third on the list provided by ESTA, a US electronic system for travel authorisation. Esta-america.com has analysed Google search volume data to reveal the global searches for destinations around the world and the countries that people are most looking forward to visiting when […]
The European Commission on Monday approved, under EU State aid rules, a 110-million-euro aid to compensate Athens International Airport (AIA) S.A. for the damages suffered due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. AIA S.A. is the operator of Athens’ airport Eleftherios Venizelos. The measure will enable Greece to compensate the airport’s operator for the damage suffered
Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service/Photographer: Claudio Centonze Greece’s vaccination platform for children aged 12-15 will open on July 30, Health Ministry Secretary General for Primary Health Care Marios Themistocleous announced on Monday. Parents can book an appointment for their children at http://emvolio.gov.gr using their TAXIS code or at the KEP citizens’
The Cyprus Deputy Tourism Ministry recently launched a new brand identity and logo, inviting travelers to “Love Cyprus” all over again. Cyprus’ brand identity has always focused on love: “The love we have for our island; the love we share with our tourists for Cyprus; the love and hospitality we show our visitors,” the ministry […]


















