The Greek 4: New Tourism Campaign Puts Spotlight on Four Aegean Islands

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The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) on Monday announced the launch of a new campaign aimed to promote four islands of the Northeast Aegean: Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Leros. Dubbed “Greek 4: For You”, the campaign is funded by the Migration & Asylum Ministry and aims to restore the reputation […]

Greece Announces Urban Transport Network Upgrade

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More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport, Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis announced recently after a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The three “immediate” measures are aimed at easing crowding on board public transport as part of Covid-19 prevention

Elounda Hills Mega Marina Gets Green Light

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Photo source: Greek Tourism Ministry A 202-berth marina, part of the Elounda Hills tourism project to go up on the island of Crete, has received the go-ahead following a joint ministerial decision this week. More specifically, tourism and environment ministers Harry Theoharis and Kostis Hadjidakis approved the site details for the three-section marina to be

XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sailing Uncharted Waters

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Greece’s coastal shipping industry will have to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the 2020 Greek shipping report released recently by XRTC Business Consultants. Titled “Responsibility and Realism: The Conditions to Deal with the New Reality”, the annual XRTC report refers to […]

Negative COVID-19 Test Mandatory for Entry to Greece from Five Countries

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Photo source: Prague Airport All travelers entering Greece from Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands as of August 17 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival to the country. The test must be performed up to 72 hours before travelers enter Greece. The announcement […]

Travelers to Greece from Malta Must Have Negative Covid-19 Test

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Photo source: Malta International Airport All travelers entering Greece from an airport of Malta as of Wednesday, August 12, will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival, according to a decision of Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias. The test must be performed up to […]

Covid-19: No Standing Customers Allowed in Bars and Clubs in Greece

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The Greek government has extended a ban on standing customers in all bars, clubs, live music venues, bar-restaurants and cafe-bars until August 31. The decision was announced on Friday by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, following a health committee recommendation, to limit the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece. Originally in force […]

Greek PM Vows to Support Tourism Sector Work Force

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (right) speaking during a meeting with Rhodes tourism professionals. Photo Source: Primeminister.gr Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday that the state would be supporting tourism sector employees who have been affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking at a meeting with Rhodes tourism

US Urges Citizens to ‘Reconsider’ Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19

By admin 7 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Athens International Airport (archive photo). The US State Department on Thursday issued a new advisory for Greece urging its citizens to reconsider plans for travel due to increasing cases of Covid-19. The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Level 3 travel health notice for Greece after the number of confirmed coronavirus cases increased. […]

Greece’s Poros Island Goes into Covid-19 Lockdown

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Photo source: General Secretariat for Civil Protection Greek health authorities announced emergency restrictions on Friday for the Saronic island of Poros, some two hours outside Athens, after at least 13 people were found to be positive to the coronavirus (Covid-19). The decision was announced after an emergency meeting at the Civil Protection ministry based on […]