Greece’s restaurant owners are calling on the Greek government to offer “oxygen” to the F&B sector that is “suffocating” due to Covid-19 restrictions. During protests in large Greek cities, they symbolically hand over their keys to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Restaurant owners across Greece symbolically handed over their keys to Prime Minister Kyriakos
International arrivals to Europe marked a 30-year low last year, down by 70 percent compared to 2019 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the “European Tourism Trends & Prospects (Q4/2020)” report issued quarterly by the European Travel Commission (ETC). ETC analysts predict a gradual return to 2019 international travel demand patterns by […]
In an attempt to keep hundreds of hotels across the country above water, the Greek government announced this week that it would be releasing a new round of Covid-19 support measures and “green” incentives. More specifically, besides the refundable deposit measure announced last week aimed at providing liquidity, the government said it will also cover […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participated in a China summit with Central and Eastern European countries. Photo source: primeminister.gr Cosco’s investment in the development of Piraeus port has paved the way for stronger ties and new initiatives between Greece and China, creating the conditions for future cooperation, said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos
Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece /Y Skoulas The Region of Attica will enter a tougher Covid-19 lockdown on Thursday with additional relief aid for employees, including extended unemployment benefits and subsidies, the Greek Labor Ministry said. Secretary General of Labor Anna Stratinaki announced that employed parents would be issued special leave of absence to
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Wednesday evening issued a new aviation directive (NOTAM) that lifts the temporary suspension on flights from Catalonia, Spain. “The aviation directive that suspended flights between Greece and Catalonia is now canceled and flights between the two destinations have returned,” the HCAA said. Flights to and from Catalonia had
One by one countries in Europe and across the globe are announcing or considering plans to allow admission to tourists with proof of Covid-19 vaccination in an attempt to restart travel and jumpstart stagnant economies. At the same time, private travel and transport companies are examining the possibility of making vaccination mandatory for passengers before boarding
Photo source: ETC The European Travel Commission (ETC), the association representing the national tourism organizations of the countries of Europe, on Wednesday strongly condemned the new tough enforcement measures for travelers announced recently by the UK Government to contain the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) and of its possible variants. As well as introducing
Ambassador of Spain to Greece Enrique Viguera and Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni Greece and Spain laid the groundwork for future cooperation in culture to include join digital exhibitions, the Greek Culture Ministry announced after a meeting between Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Ambassador of Spain to Greece, Enrique Viguera. Mendoni and Viguera discussed a […]
Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport Fraport Greece on Wednesday announced the completion of its four-year infrastructure development program at the 14 regional airports under its management in Greece. The development program began in April 2017 following the company’s concession for managing eleven island and three mainland airports across the country. According to Fraport


















