Photo source: Ministry of Health In view of mounting Covid-19 cases and the imminent impact on economic activity, Greek authorities are introducing a new round of measures and incentives including mandatory vaccination for certain groups as well as subsidies. Despite breaking the 10 million doses barrier, Greece still faces a problem of vaccination turnout with […]
Photo source: @ReCult Interreg VA Greece/Cyprus Greece is looking into ways to tap into the growing potential of religious tourism, Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki said on Thursday. Speaking during a round-table discussion that took place on the island of Rhodes, Zacharaki confirmed Greece’s potential as a growing religious tourism destination. “We expect the
Vaccination is the key to keeping the country open for tourists, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, during his two-day visit to the island of Crete, where he met with local authorities and tourism stakeholders. “Vaccination is the only passport to keep the country open and the tourist product thriving… to preserve jobs, to boost […]
A 1.5-million-euro revamp program that will breathe new life into Athens’ Lycabettus Hill is underway aiming to create an urban oasis that is safe for visitors and residents and provides ample space for recreation, the municipal authority said this week. More specifically, the overhaul works to be funded by the European Investment Bank include the […]
For the second year running, Euronews, Europe’s leading international news media, has partnered with the European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism boards of Europe, to support the travel and tourism sector. A new ETC campaign “Open up to Europe” has recently started to run across Euronews’ TV and digital platforms, and aims to support […]
The additional restrictive measures that were imposed last weekend on the island of Mykonos to curb the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) will remain in force until Monday, July 26, the Greek authorities announced on Thursday. Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. Speaking during a Covid-19 media briefing, Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister
Incoming traveler flows to Greece surged by 413.7 percent to 285,000 arrivals in May, when Greece opened to tourists, but dropped by 65.5 percent in the first five months of the year impacted by Covid-19 restrictions, the Bank of Greece said on Thursday. Travel receipts in May came to 168.3 million euros, up by 286.2 […]
Greece is opening its gates to more non-EU citizens, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). A revised aviation directive (NOTAM) of the HCAA on Thursday showed that four non-EU destinations – Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican – were added to the “safe list” of countries and territories whose residents are eligible […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry on Wednesday gave clarifications on how tourists in Greece from non-EU countries can enter indoor areas of establishments that only allow entrance to customers who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19) or have recovered from the virus. Tourists from non-EU countries – such as the United Kingdom, the United States, […]
The Acropolis, Athens Photo: @Ministry of Culture / © Studio On_Stelios Tzetzias Twelve projects including upgrade works on the Acropolis have been cleared for funding out of “Greece 2.0” – the country’s 1.42-billion-euro recovery fund approved earlier this month. Alternate Finance Minister Theodore Skylakakis gave the green light to the release of funds which will […]


















