Covid-19: Traffic at Athens Airport Hits Rock Bottom in April

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Athens Airport on Easter Sunday, April 19, 2020. Photo source: AIA / © Thomas Gerasopoulos Athens International Airport (AIA) saw traffic in April 2020 hit “rock bottom” due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest data released on Tuesday. According to provisional traffic data by AIA, the airport’s passenger traffic bottomed, being 98.9 percent […]

Greek Gov’t Focuses on Ways to Reopen Restaurants Outdoors

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Aiming to get the market going as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, the Greek government is focusing on ways that will allow businesses active in the food and beverages industry to operate outdoors. Greece entered the first of seven stages allowing free movement and the operation of retail businesses on May 4. According to the […]

German-Hellenic Chamber: Businesses will Carry Out Investments Despite Covid-19

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Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas Despite the coronavirus crisis and its impact on the Greek economy, nine in 10 businesses, members of the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce, have said that they will implement their investments in Greece as scheduled, according to a chamber study released this week. More specifically, 89.87 percent […]

Northern Greece: Health Guidelines a Must to Facilitate Road Travel Through Borders

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Photo Source: Egnatia Odos SA Tourism professionals in Northern Greece are recommending that health safety documentation be required for incoming visitors by road ensuring safe travel in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Incoming tourism from countries bordering with Northern Greece can save the day, tourism stakeholders claim as there is no need to

Greek Ιslands: Timetable for Lifting of Covid-19 Τravel Restrictions Expected Soon

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The timetable for the lifting of restrictions on travel to and from the Greek islands is expected to be announced soon, according to Greek Maritime Affairs Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis. The measures had been imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19. Speaking recently to the media, the minister said the rules related to travel to and […]

Minister: Health Safety Protocols, Diplomatic Contacts in Greek Tourism’s Recovery Plan

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Health safety protocols for the responsible operation of tourism businesses, diplomatic contacts to reopen borders between countries and a new campaign are included in the Greek Tourism Ministry’s plan for the sector’s restart in the post-Covid-19 period. Speaking on Monday night in parliament, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis

Covid-19: Greece Invited to Join Seven-nation Alliance to Reopen Tourism

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Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussing with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz during a videoconference held between world leaders on April 24. Photo source: primeminister.gr Greece has reportedly been approached to be part of an alliance to boost tourism and trade among the few nations that managed to contain the spread of Covid-19 with success. According to […]

Costa Nostrum: Proposals for post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for Greek Beaches

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Ahead of the summer season, the Costa Nostrum organization has announced proposals for Greece to establish a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of public swimming areas, as well as beaches operated by hotels across the country. Costa Nostrum is a certification standard for the sustainable management and development of beaches in the Mediterranean. […]

Minister Examines Measures for Reopening of Acropolis Site

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The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures that should be implemented for its safe reopening and operation on May 18. During her visit to the site, Mendoni gave instructions for the strict implementation of the health protocols […]

Coronavirus Reverses Initial Favorable Forecasts for Greece

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Ermou street, Athens. Photo Source: athensattica.com/ According to Greece’s Stability Program for the 2020-2023 period submitted this week to the European Council and to the Commission, in the worst case scenario Greece could face a recession of 7.9 percent (13.2 percent before the measures) in 2020, with the tourism, transport and shipping sectors to be […]