Covid-19: Commission Approves €800m Greek Scheme to Support Tourism Sector

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The European Commission has approved a 800-million-euro Greek scheme to support tourism companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme has been approved under the State Aid Temporary Framework. “This €800 million Greek scheme will facilitate access to liquidity for companies active in the tourism sector. They have been hit hard by the pandemic and […]

Developing Military Tourism Next on Greece Agenda

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As part of its tourist product expansion plan, Greece announced this week plans to develop military and war tourism. The ministers of defense, culture and tourism – Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Lina Mendoni, and Harry Theoharis – signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) which foresees among others the promotion of important military and war locations, museums, and […]

EBD Places Three Greek Beaches Among Safest in Europe for Summer 2021

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Egremni beach, Lefkada. Photo source: EBD/Lucian Bolca The European Best Destinations (EBD) organization has included three Greek beaches on its list with the safest beaches in Europe for the summer of 2021. The list features a total 13 beaches in Mediterranean destinations such as Greece, Portugal, Spain and Cyprus. They were selected based on various […]

EU: Fully Vaccinated Should Be Exempt from Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

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Didier Reynders, Commissioner for Justice. Photo source: @dreynders The European Commission on Monday proposed for fully vaccinated persons holding vaccination certificates and children under 6 to be exempt from travel-related testing and quarantine. The proposals were included in the Commission’s proposed update to the Council Recommendation on the coordination of free

Commission Urges EU Countries to Rollout Digital COVID Travel Passes Before July

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Photo source: European Commission The European Commission on Monday called for further efforts to ensure a smooth rollout of the EU Digital COVID Certificate to facilitate travel during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The EU Digital Covid Certificate aims to make crossing European internal borders easier through a commonly agreed document with a

Greek Digital COVID Certificate for Travel – Guidelines

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Greece is joining the first wave of European countries that will begin issuing their own Digital COVID Certificates that are aimed to facilitate travel in the European Union. Legislation regarding the certificate’s release as well as details regarding content and issuance (guidelines) was published in the Government Gazette on Sunday. Greece’s digital certificate, expected

24-hour Ferry Strike in Greece Announced for June 3

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Ferry transport in Greece is expected to face disruption on Thursday, June 3, after thirteen Greek seamen’s unions announced a 24-hour strike in all ship categories. According to a joint announcement, the 13 unions – part of the umbrella union of the Panhellenic Seamen Federation (PNO) – are protesting against a number of new regulations […]

Greek Island Travel By Plane: Covid Rules for Domestic Flights Get Extension

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Saturday released an aviation directive that extends the Covid-19 rules for travel on domestic flights to island destinations in Greece. To fly domestic to the Greek islands from the mainland, all passengers are required to have a Covid-19 vaccine certificate, a negative test or a certificate stating that they […]

Athens’ Kallimarmaro Stadium to Host Dior Runway Show on June 17

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The Kallimarmaron Panathenaic Stadimum in Athens. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens French luxury fashion house Dior will present its “Croisière 2022” show at the Kallimarmaro Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, following the approval of its request by Greece’s Archaeological Council (KAS) last week. The members of the Council unanimously granted a license for a photo shoot,

Live Cultural Events, Shows in Greece Resume in Outdoor Areas – Rules

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Greece’s theaters and other cultural venues in outdoor areas recently reopened to the public under strict Covid-19 health protocols and social distancing rules. Theaters and cultural venues can host live shows under the following rules: – All events must take place at open-air venues with seated-only spectators – The venues can operate on a 50 […]