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Covid-19: Greece Reaches 1m Vaccination Milestone, Boosts Health Care System

"Every week that goes by, we are building a wall of immunity that will allow us to leave this ordeal behind us," said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greek Shipowners Call for Support in View of ‘Tough Year’ Ahead

The Covid-19 pandemic has cost Greek passenger shipping more than 25 million euros a month, says the Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships (SEEN).

INSETE: Greek Hotels Get Positive Traveler Feedback in 2020

Travelers to Greece were satisfied with the hotel services offered in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by INSETE.

Surge in Covid-19 Cases May Force Greece to Remain in Lockdown 

The sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in Greece pushes back the prospect of the government easing measures on March 1.

UK Recovery Roadmap Sees Int’l Travel Resuming After May 17

Non-essential international travel from England is not expected to re-open until May 17 at the earliest, according to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

PM: Greece Prepares to Welcome Tourists Safely for Summer

Greece's priority is to make travel safe and easier, the country's prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said during the Nueva Economia Forum organized by Spain.

Covid-19: Greece Considers Re-opening Some Activities in March

Greek authorities are looking into ways to allow certain activities in March, including retail and schools, but not non-essential domestic travel.

Global Tourism and Aviation Bodies Turn to UK PM to Restore Travel

International tourism and aviation bodies are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to include the restart of travel in the UK's recovery plans, due to be outlined on February 22.

Greece Calls on EU to Ensure Covid-19 Vaccine Supply

Greece is urging the EU to ensure that Covid-19 vaccine supplies are secured and that there will be no more delays.

Athens Goes ‘White’ in Unprecedented Snow Storm

Athens and the wider Attica region went "white" on Tuesday during a snow storm that affected traffic and caused power cuts in and around the Greek capital.

Greek PM Forecasts Easter Opening for Tourism

Vaccinations are key to returning to normalcy which includes opening borders to tourists, said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is forecasting improved conditions in spring.

More Countries Consider Covid-19 Health Passport Idea

One by one countries across the globe are announcing or considering plans to allow admission to tourists with proof of Covid-19 vaccination.

Safe Travel, Covid-19 Certificate on Greece-Cyprus Agenda

Greece and Cyprus are looking into ways to simplify travel for Europeans wishing to visit both countries this summer.

Greek Think-tank Sees Slower Growth, Tourism in 2021 

Greek think-tank IOBE has revised downward its forecast for Greece's economy and tourism activity in 2021.

Covid-19 Forces Greece’s Short-term Rental Market to Adjust

Covid-19 has forced the short-term rental market to re-set its targets and focus on covering lost ground, according to AirDNA analysts.

Deep Waters for 2020 Greece Cruise Travel Due to Covid-19

Greece's cruise travel sector all but “drowned” in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in a 94% decrease in passengers, according to the Greek Cruise Ship Owners Union.

Peloponnese Tourism Body Protests Against Wind Farm Plan on Mt Menalon

Tourism professionals in the Peloponnese are angry over a decision to create a wind farm on Mt Menalon in Arcadia.

Greece, EU Welcome US President Biden to Office

Leaders across the Greek political spectrum welcomed America’s new president, Joe Biden, hoping his administration will work to tighten diplomatic ties even further.

Greece Aiming for 150 Waterways in Five Years

Greece is moving ahead with the licensing and construction of 150 waterways, which it hopes to have up and running within the next five years.

Greece’s Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate Proposal ‘Rocks the Boat’ at EU

Greece's proposal for an EU-wide coronavirus vaccination certificate to facilitate safe travel will be raised on January 21 during an EU leaders tele-conference.