Day: September 23, 2021 | GTP Headlines

Covid-19: Greece Benefits from Announcing Travel Opening Early

Announcing its opening to travelers and setting out clear Covid-19 guidelines has given Greece a head start in tourism recovery, according to ForwardKeys.

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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Commission: Greek Economy Recovering ‘Earlier Than Expected’

The European Commission praised Greece for advancing reforms as part of its post-bailout program, noting that the country’s economy was demonstrating an “earlier-than-expected recovery”.

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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Greece Accommodation Businesses See July 2021 Turnover Soar

Greek accommodation enterprises were back on track in July 2021, recording nearly 1 billion euros in turnover up by 230.3% compared to the same month last year.

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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Covid-19 Curfew Announced for Kastoria, Xanthi and Drama

The Greek regional units of Kastoria, Xanthi and Drama have moved to Covid-19 ‘red’ level on Greece’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases.

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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EU Drops Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova from Safe List for Travel

The European Council removed Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Moldova from its safe list for non-essential travel into the EU.

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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Greek Tourism Minister Pledges to Support Hoteliers

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias pledged to support the country’s hoteliers in their efforts to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and to work together on a sustainable future.

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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Russian Travelers Opt for Greece in the Fall

Russian travelers are choosing Greece as an autumn holiday destination, according to data by insurance company Rosgosstrakh.

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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Three Greek Municipalities Nominated for UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Villages’ Award

The municipalities of Alonissos, Western Samos and Soufli are Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” award, an initiative by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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Greece Revises Mount Olympus National Park Regulation

In efforts to protect the diverse ecosystem and natural habitat of Mount Olympus, the Greek government has revised the legal framework for its protection.

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Athens Mayor Shows City’s Renovation Works and Sites to Counterpart from Istanbul

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis gave his counterpart from Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a tour of the Greek capital’s ongoing renovation projects and sites.

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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