Promahonas border station. Photo Source @EODY Greek authorities have extended temporary restrictions for travel through its land borders, according to a government decision published in the Government Gazette on Tuesday. The restrictions, announced to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), will be in force until September 30. Greece’s land borders, apart from
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Wednesday updated a series of aviation directives (NOTAMs) for to travel to Greece, which include guidelines for travelers. All directives, which have been issued as part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country, will remain in effect through to September […]
Athens, Greece Greek health experts are calling on strict adherence to hygiene and mask-wearing measures, warning that if Covid-19 cases in the Attica region are not reigned in Greece could face a further spike in incidents. The Greek Civil Protection ministry announced on Tuesday, additional restrictions for the greater Athens area after the latest
Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Hotels Association Occupancy rates at hotels in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki reached only 20 percent in August and 32 percent in the first eight months of the year, according to Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA) President Andreas Mandrinos. RevPar (revenue per available room) for the Northern city’s hotels during
Hellenic Parliament, Athens Investments and reforms should be the top priority when considering the allocation of Greece’s recovery funds, said Alternate Finance Minister Theodore Skylakakis during the ongoing Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum. Skylakakis stressed that putting the funds to strategic use was vital, particularly at this “unique and historic moment”. “Whatever we
Photo Source: thehellinikon.com A legal dispute between Hard Rock International and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), the two bidders for the 30-year permit to run the first Integrated Resort and Casino (IRC) in Greece at Hellinikon, is expected to be closed this week after Greece’s highest court issues its final decision on the case. The Council of […]
Photo Source: @Eurocontrol Divergent Covid-19 restrictions across Europe have hindered all efforts to reverse the slowdown in air travel caused by the pandemic and at the same time are creating confusion and lack of confidence among passengers, according to the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). The agency is warning that failure […]
Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. Photo source: civilprotection.gr Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday announced extra and stricter measures for the region of Attica, which includes the city of Athens, aimed at curbing the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The new measures were announced taking into account
Greece will emerge as one of the hardest hit economies by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic due to the impact of restrictions on its main revenue-generating industry – tourism, according to a DBRS Morningstar report released this week. The global credit rating agency found that Southern European economies will face the greatest challenge in recovering after […]
Photo source: UNWTO International tourist arrivals dropped by 65 percent during the first half of the year when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Barometer showing the severe impact the coronavirus (Covid-19) has had on the sector. According to UNWTO, the massive drop in global travel demand over […]


















