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Commission: €1.14bn to Support Greece’s Covid-hit SMEs

Approximately 90,000 small- and medium- sized enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into a total of 1.14 billion euros in funds released by the European Commission.

Posted On 14 Jul 2020

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Greece Condemns Turkey’s Court Decision to Turn Hagia Sophia into a Mosque

Greece has condemned a Turkish court decision that allows to turn Hagia Sophia, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, into a mosque.

Posted On 10 Jul 2020

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Greece Tightens Covid-19 Testing at Promachonas Border Point

Greece will increase testing at the Promachonas border check point following a spike in Covid-19 cases among incoming visitors.

Posted On 09 Jul 2020

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Greek Minister Says Covid-19 Testing at Entry Points ‘Effective’

Targeted Covid-19 testing conducted at entry points across Greece has been effective, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Posted On 09 Jul 2020

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Ministry Aims to Include All of Greece on the Tourist Map

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to equally distribute tourist traffic to all of Greece’s regions, aiming to ensure inclusive development.

Posted On 09 Jul 2020

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Greece Looks to Establish Tourism Education Departments in Ancient Olympia and Kos

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish two new tourism education departments, one in the area of Ancient Olympia and another on the island of Kos.

Posted On 09 Jul 2020

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Changes to PLF Form for Travelers to Greece

All travelers to Greece will be required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) 24 hours - not 48 hours as was the case until now - prior to travel, starting July 9.

Posted On 07 Jul 2020

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Greece – Egypt Aim to Restart Tourism

Greece and Egypt will be working together to reignite tourism, strengthening ties between the two countries even further.

Posted On 07 Jul 2020

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Greece Opens to Travelers with Tests and Caution

Greek authorities may boost Covid-19 testing after thousands of tourists entered the country starting last Wednesday, when Greece re-opened its borders.

Posted On 06 Jul 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece to Welcome Direct Flights from UK

Direct flights from the UK are set to resume on July 15, Greece said on Monday, days after Britain allowed quarantine-free entry for Greek nationals.

Posted On 06 Jul 2020

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Commission Scolds Greece for Passenger Rights Violations

The Commission said it would be launching infringement proceedings against Greece and Italy for violating EU rules protecting passenger rights.

Posted On 06 Jul 2020

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EU Approves Cyprus – Greece Ferry Link

The European Commission has given the green light for the establishment of a ferry link between Greece and Cyprus, paving the way for the launch of a tender in the coming months.

Posted On 06 Jul 2020

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Greece Bans Entry to Serbian Citizens

Greece will impose a temporary ban on the entry of Serbian citizens starting on Monday at 6am, due to the rapid increase of coronavirus cases in the neighboring country.

Posted On 05 Jul 2020

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Greek Minister Sets Mid-July Date for UK Open Travel

Greece may be ready to welcome British travelers by mid-July, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during an interview on UK television.

Posted On 03 Jul 2020

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Greece on UK’s List Allowing Quarantine-free Travel

Britain has included Greece on the list of countries to and from which travelers can enter the UK without a mandatory 14-day isolation.

Posted On 03 Jul 2020

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Agios Nikolaos, Crete Photo Source: Municipality of Agios Nikolaos

Greek Tourism Adjusting as Travel Resumes

The Greek tourism industry is adjusting after Covid-19 and will require fine-tuning in the coming months, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said.

Posted On 02 Jul 2020

, By Maria Paravantes