Government Secures Return of Stranded Greeks

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The Greek government as of last week has launched a repatriation operation to ensure that Greeks stranded abroad, due to travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, can get back home. The operation is being coordinated by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with Aegean Airlines. “The state is doing everything […]

Covid-19: Greece Goes into Lockdown

By admin 22 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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The Hellenic Parliament, Syntagma Square. Photo © GTP Greece will impose a countrywide lockdown from Monday, March 23, to combat the coronavirus, barring people from moving for “unnecessary reasons”, except mainly to go to and from work and for emergencies. Addressing the public in a televised address to the nation on Sunday, Greek Prime Minister […]

Greece’s Tourism Businesses, Workers Benefit from Covid-19 Support Measures

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A number of Greek tourism-related businesses and their workers, impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, will enjoy the latest support measures announced by the Greek government on Friday. Having already announced relief measures for all enterprises, including the suspension of tax and social security contribution payments, the government on Friday released a list

Only Greek Island Residents, Suppliers Allowed to Travel by Ferry

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Photo: GTP Greek authorities tightened restrictions for ferry travel on Friday, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, allowing travel only to permanent island residents and to those wishing to return to Athens. The decision, announced today by Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis, came after dozens of city residents departed for the Greek islands increasing the chances

Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-19

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis participated in a UNWTO virtual meeting held to assess the damage caused to the tourism sector by Covid-19. Photo Source: UNWTO Participating in a UNWTO high-level virtual meeting of world tourism leaders assessing the damage caused by Covid-19 and addressing the management of the health crisis at its current phase, […]

Greece: Third Round of Aid to Boost Coronavirus-hit Economy

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Finance Minister Christos Staikouras (center) announced a new round of support measures along with the Ministers of Labor Ioannis Vroutsis and Investments Adonis Georgiadis. Photo Source: @Christos Staikouras The Greek Finance Ministry announced on Thursday, a new 3.8-billion-euro round of support measures aimed at easing the burden of the economic slowdown which has

Covid-19 Puts a Brake on Athens Metro Late-night Services

By admin 20 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Athens public transport authorities have slashed metro, train, and tram services due to a decline in commuter traffic and as part of government efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Late-night services (Friday and Saturday to 2.30am) on trams and metro lines 2 and 3 have been suspended, while Athens Mass Transit System (OASA) […]

Greece Bans Private Pleasure Boats from Entering its Ports

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A Greek government decision, announced on Thursday, temporarily bans the entrance of private pleasure boats from abroad into Greek ports, as part of efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health. Published in the government gazette on March 18, the shipping ministry’s decision foresees that all private recreational and leisure vessels coming […]

Greece Steps Up Checks on All Incoming Travelers at Airports

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Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Chardalias (center), during a meeting at Athens International Airport (AIA). All travelers arriving to Greece from abroad are required to self-isolate (quarantine) for fourteen days, the Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Chardalias, has reminded. The measure is among

Greece Suspends Year-round Hotel Operations

By admin 19 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek Tourism Ministry on Thursday announced that the operation of all-year round hotels in Greece will temporarily close. The decision comes amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “Aiming to protect workers in hotels, the Tourism Ministry announces the government’s decision to suspend the operation of year-round hotels until the end of April,” the announcement