Study: 50% of Greeks Believe they will be Infected by Covid-19

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Half of all Greeks believe they will at some point contract the Covid-19 virus with a large percentage calling for stricter measures, according to the 4th Covid Control study carried out by research firm Interview. More specifically, 50 percent of respondents think it’s highly likely to be infected by the coronavirus against 42 percent who […]

Cybersecurity a Key Issue for Airports During Covid-19 Pandemic, Says ACI

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Photo Source: ACI World Cybersecurity at airports is a key issue with large numbers of staff now working remotely as airports have been forced to implement new working practices due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Airports Council International (ACI) World said on Monday. Aiming to assist airports around the globe in response to the unprecedented […]

Demand for Travel Stronger After Covid-19, Says Study

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Photo Source: Sojern Most of the world may be on lockdown in efforts to steer clear of the deadly coronavirus which has devasted economies, societies and personal lives, but the interest for travel appears to be going strong, according to a study released recently by travel marketing solutions provider Sojern. More specifically, the study found […]

Greece Mulls Measures to Reboot Tourism After Covid-19

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Greek authorities are examining a series of measures including the reduction of VAT on transport and accommodation as well as lower hospitality fees in efforts to give the tourism sector a boost after the coronavirus pandemic subsides and to recover lost ground. More specifically, according to a report in Greek media Tourism Today, measures include […]

Covid-19: Lockdown Gets Tighter for Five Greek Municipalities

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Additional stringent lockdown measures, including a strict curfew, have been imposed on five municipalities in northern Greece to combat the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout those areas, Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Hardalias, said on Tuesday evening. Residents of the municipalities of Kastoria, Orestida,

Embassy: Possible Flight Options to Americans in Greece for Travel to the US

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The United States Embassy in Athens on Monday informed American citizens, currently in Greece, on possible flight options for those wishing to return to the US due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. “Commercial flights continue to operate… There are no plans for evacuation or chartered flights from Greece,” the embassy said in its daily update […]

Greek Tourist Guides Call for Inclusion in Covid-1 Aid Scheme

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Photo Source: @FEG Tourist Guides The Greek Tourist Guide Federation is calling on the government to include professional guides in its financial support program aimed at mitigating the repercussions of the coronavirus epidemic. According to the federation, the government’s subsidies cover travel agents and freelance guides but has not included professional guides. The

Commission Issues Advice on EU Non-essential Travel Ban

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Aiming to ensure that a temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU in place to limit the spread of Covid-19 is being implemented equally by all member states and to facilitate the free movement of “critical workers”, the European Commission issued on Tuesday, additional guidance. The European Union banned all travel from third nations […]

Covid-1: Short-term Rental Operators in Greece Seeking Support

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The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA), representing short-term rental operators, are requesting that the government include them in a recently announced support scheme for businesses impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The association, with the support of the Greek Association of Sharing Economy (SODIA) and the Association of Owners of Furnished Apartments and

Covid-19: Authorities Ban Access to Thessaloniki Waterfront Area

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White Tower, Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: Municipality of Thessaloniki (archive photo) Greek authorities are banning access to Thessaloniki’s popular waterfront starting today (Tuesday), after hundreds of residents gathered in the area during the weekend, despite the social distancing rules imposed due to COVID-19. The area will remain closed from 2pm – 8am