EU Makes Progress on Covid-19 Digital Certificate for Travel

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Photo source: EU Council EU ambassadors have agreed a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on the proposal for a Digital Green Certificate, the European Council said on Wednesday. Proposed by the European Commission, the Digital Green Certificate will facilitate safe and free movement during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic by providing proof that a

Covid-19: Greece Aiming for Safe Easter and Summer with More Freedom

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Hellenic Parliament, Athens Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said the lifting of Greece’s lockdown restrictions and opening of activities will be done responsibly and carefully. “The goal is to have a safe Easter and also a summer with even more freedom,” he said while speaking during his party’s parliamentary group meeting. “It is […]

Athens: Plato’s Academy Park Regeneration Project Gets Green Light

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Plato’s Academy, Athens Greece’s Archaeological Council (KAS) has approved the studies submitted by the Municipality of Athens and the Athens Ephorate of Antiquities for the project involving the regeneration of the park and archaeological site located at Plato’s Academy. The project includes the area’s upgrade and promotion, and foresees the announcement of an

Survey: Travelers’ Optimism Returns as Vaccines Fuel Hope

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Photo source: Booking.com After months of Covid-19 restrictions, new research reveals that the travelers’ appetite to explore the world remains undiminished and is fueled by the roll out of vaccines worldwide. A survey conducted by leading digital travel platform Booking.com reveals insights from more than 28,000 travelers across 28 countries and territories.

Poll: Return of Acropolis Rally Important for Greece’s Promotion

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Photo source: Prorata WRC’s decision for the return of the legendary Acropolis Rally to Greece in 2021, after eight years of absence, was welcomed with enthusiasm by the general public and the friends of the sports event, according to the results of a poll conducted by research firm Prorata. Prorata’s opinion poll took place a […]

Arcadia Chamber to Create Online Platform for Tourism

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Screenshot from the recently released tourism video of the Arcadia Chamber. The Arcadia Chamber is planning to create an online platform that will promote the area’s destinations, experiences and products to potential visitors. According to the president of the chamber’s tourism department, Yiannis Sambrakos, the platform will include holiday packages to Arcadia as well

Section of Athens’ Modern Greek Culture Museum to Open in June

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Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently visited the premises of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The first section of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens will open its doors on June 17, according to a recent announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry. Established in 1918 […]

Greek Minister Visits Moscow as Part of Tourism Restart Plan

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In view of Greece’s upcoming opening for tourism this year, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will be in Moscow for the next few days to attend a series of meetings with Russian tourism sector representatives. According to a Tourism Ministry announcement, the minister’s trip to the Russian capital is part of efforts being made to […]

Greek Gov’t Said to be Considering Easter Travel with Negative Covid-19 Self-tests

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Egnatia highway. The Greek government is said to be considering allowing citizens that have a negative coronavirus self-test result to travel between prefectures for the Easter holiday, local media said on Tuesday. With Easter approaching, Greeks are waiting to be informed if lockdown restrictions will ease so they can travel to the countryside to celebrate the […]

Greece’s Updated Covid-19 Health Protocols for Hotels Coming Soon

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Photo: GTP The updated health protocols that are to be applied in accommodation businesses of Greece’s tourism sector to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) are expected to be officially released in the coming days, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. Speaking to Thema 104,6 radio on Monday, the deputy minister underlined […]