Athens, Greece Despite the slowdown in tourism and the far-reaching repercussions of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Greece’s debt remains durable, Moody’s Investors Service said in a report this month. According to the ratings firm, Southern European countries, which rely greatly on tourism, are most exposed to the credit impact. However, Moody’s retained its “B1”
Photo Source: WTTC The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a set of recommendations for safely re-opening customer facing businesses in the age of Covid-19. As the coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to global supply chains and businesses of all sizes, the tourism sector is […]
© European Commission 2020 The European Commission said on Monday, that it would be participating in the COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility) initiative with a contribution of 400 million euros in efforts to ensure equal access to affordable Covid-19 vaccines. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVAX initiative foresees the purchase from […]
Piraeus port. Photo Source: Lloyd’s List Piraeus port leads the way in container handling capacity in the Mediterranean, holding fourth spot in Europe, and 26th rank globally, according to the One Hundred Container Ports 2020 report released by Lloyd’s List. More specifically, the Cosco-managed Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) handled a total of 5.65 million teu
Passengers on board a TUI flight from the Greek island of Zakynthos to Cardiff in Wales, were advised to self-isolate after seven people tested positive for Covid-19. The new coronavirus incidents come after at least 11 out of 30 teenagers from the UK who vacationed on the same island contracted coronavirus last week. The current […]
A firefighter at the archaeological site of Mycenae. Photo Source: Ministry of Culture Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni assured that the archaeological site of Mycenae, which was evacuated on Sunday due to a wildfire that broke out in the area, would open soon. Mendoni visited the popular tourist attraction and one of the most important […]
Greece is temporarily banning all passenger flights arriving from Barcelona and the wider region of Catalonia, Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias said on Friday. The measure will be put into effect as of Monday, August 31 at midnight. It and been taken to protect public health from the further […]
Zakynthos island, Greece Greek health authorities on Friday announced emergency restrictions for the islands of Zakynthos and Lesvos, following a surge in coronavirus cases. According to Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias, the localized restriction measures will be in place for two weeks starting from 6am on Saturday (August 29), and include: – Closure of
The Hellenic Parliament in Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Greece is preparing to take even stricter measures, including mandatory face masks at all times, as the increasing number of Covid-19 cases is causing concern, local media report. Measures aimed at curbing the fast spread of the deadly virus include extending the midnight-to-7am curfew to all […]
Photo Source: @TIF-Helexpo Thessaloniki’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) is calling on the government to implement support measures to cover the losses incurred following the cancelation earlier this month, of the country’s largest and most influential fair – the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) due to Covid-19. TCCI


















