Photo source: @berlinairport Germany’s Federal Foreign Office recently updated its travel advice and has added five regions in Greece to its “risk areas” list due to an increase in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the country. As of November 9, travellers who have stayed in a “risk area” during the last ten days before entry to […]
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have called for the gradual and safe resumption of cruise operations, highlighting its importance for the world economy. In a joint statement, the two UN agencies recognised the efforts made by the industry, countries and international organizations to protect the safety, health and
Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas The European Commission revised down its initial growth forecast for Greece to 9 percent in 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on the country’s major economic drivers: tourism and exports. The Commission now estimates that the Greek economy will see a partial […]
Epidemiologist Sotiris Tsiodras and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Greece goes into lockdown on Saturday after the government re-examined its initial plan due to rising pressure on the public healthcare system. Epidemiologist and head of the government’s Covid-19 committee Professor Sotiris Tsiodras urged the government to take immediate action after the number
The European Commission downgraded its 2021 growth forecast this week as one by one member states entered second lockdowns due to an aggressive resurgence of Covid-19. The Commission now estimates that the EU economy will grow 4.1 percent next year, down from the intial 6.1 percent rebound forecast in May. The previous forecast recovery has […]
Photo source: ber.berlin-airport.de Berlin opened its new Berlin Brandenburg Airport – ‘Willy Brandt’ last week after years of delays and is ready to say goodbye to Tegel, which will see its last flight out on November 8 before shutting its doors. The ‘Willy Brandt’ (BER) named after the former West German chancelor was scheduled to […]
Photo source: Greek Ministry of Interior The Greek Ministry of Interior has released information on how Greece’s public services will function as of Monday, November 9, during the country’s second national lockdown to halt the rise in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases. The measures, announced by Interior Minister Takis Theodorikakos on Friday, will be in force for all
Greece’s regions are currently preparing their promotional actions for the 2021 tourism season, members of Greece’s Regional Tourism Council recently informed Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. During the council’s 11th meeting, which took place virtually, participating Greek vice-governors informed the minister that the tourism campaigns for next season will be
Greece’s updated color-coded risk-assessment map. Source: covid19.gov.gr Greeks will have to abide by a number of rules as of November 7 when Greece enters its second national lockdown following a sharp rise in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases. As of Saturday, the whole country of Greece will be in Level 3-grey status and “subject to special restrictions”. […]
Athens International Airport. Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) Greek borders are not closing as a result of the second lockdown the country will enter on Saturday to halt a second wave of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases. Greece’s airports will remain open to domestic and international travel but restrictions will be in force, according to […]


















