Germany Wants Global Travel Ban to be Lifted by June 14

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Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Aiming to discuss lifting coronavirus (Covid-19) travel restrictions with certain countries, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas will hold a video conference call with counterparts from Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Portugal, Malta, Slovenia, and Bulgaria on Monday. Germany is aiming for the worldwide travel ban to be lifted on

ESM Credit Line Now Open, Greece Could Save up to €800m

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ESM head Klaus Regling and Europe’s Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni. Photo Source: ESM Greece now has the option to tap into EU emergency funds released for member states to deal with coronavirus (Covid-19) impact, European Stability Mechanism (ESM) head Klaus Regling told the media on Friday. Should Greece choose to use the ESM’s credit line, […]

Sojern: Greece Attracting Interest from European and Middle Eastern Travelers

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As a number of European countries begin to ease their lockdown restrictions, some travelers are already looking at the potential of a holiday in Greece during Q3, according to digital travel solutions provider Sojern. Citing its recent data, Sojern said travel intent to Greece seems to be highest, in particular, from within Europe as well […]

EU Calls for Voluntary Use of Virus-tracing Apps to Fight Covid-19

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One of the latest announcements by the European Commission encourages travelers to use virus-tracing apps so that Covid-19 restrictions may be lifted earlier and travel can resume, raising privacy concerns in the meantime. The concept behind the virus-tracing technology is to enable national health authorities across the Union to inform users of Covid-19 test results, […]

Greece: Stage 3 of Easing Covid-19 Restrictions – Shopping Malls to Open

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Photo source: The Mall Athens Greece on Monday, May 18, will take its third step of easing lockdown measures, taken to limit the spread of Covid-19, and restarting its economy. The Ministry of Development and Investment has confirmed that the country’s shopping malls have been included in “Stage 3” and will reopen their doors to […]

Post-Covid-19 Quarantine Measures for Arriving Travelers Not Necessary, Says WTTC

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“Quarantines should not be necessary if appropriate and effective containment measures are in place at departure and arrival points for flights, ferries, cruises, road and rail transport” – WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Thursday urged EU member states to “carefully” reflect before deciding whether travel arrivals, once borders are open, need […]

Greece Extends Flight Ban for Seven Countries

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The ban on flights between Greece and seven countries has been extended to protect public health from the further spread of the Covid-19. According to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA): – the ban on flights between Greece and Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and The Netherlands has been extended until May 31. – the […]

Baltic States Launch EU’s First ‘Travel Bubble’ Allowing Free Movement

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Riga, Latvia One by one countries in Europe are creating travel clusters in hopes of salvaging their tourist sectors and their economies. The latest is the creation of a so-called “travel bubble” or corridor among Baltic countries which opened their borders on Thursday, lifting coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions. Now EU residents and citizens can move freely […]

New Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece post-Covid-19

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A series of measures for the safe operation of coastal shipping vessels when traveling in Greece, during the post-Covid-19 period, were announced by the Greek Maritime Ministry on Friday. The following measures will take effect from Monday, May 18 until Monday, June 15. The ministry’s announcement includes the following: Instructions for the prevention and treatment […]

Greece Works on Plan for Island, Mainland Health Coverage

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The Greek health ministry announced on Thursday that it was drawing up an action plan complete with measures to be implemented on the Greek islands and at mainland destinations in order to meet the potential health needs of visitors and tourists in the aftermath of coronavirus (Covid-19). Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias reiterated the government’s […]