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Tourism Between Greece – Israel to Take Off in August

Tourism between Greece and Israel will resume on August 1, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have confirmed.

‘Athens is Back’ Initiative to Revive City’s Market

The Athens Municipality and the city’s traders union have launched the “Athens is Back” initiative, which offers businesses and cultural bodies the chance to promote their discounts and products.

Seasonal Hotels in Greece Open as Flights Resume

Seasonal hotels in Greece have opened their doors, as international flights to Athens and Thessaloniki restarted following the Covid-19 outbreak.

Europe Timidly Opens Up to Travelers

A number of European countries timidly opened up to travel on June 15 easing border controls and implementing health protocols for incoming travelers.

Greek Shop Owners in Tourist Areas Need Business Boost, Says Traders Body

Greek shop owners, operating businesses in tourist areas, are calling on the government to introduce financial support measures in the post-Covid-19 era.

Greece Links Islands with 24hr Health Units as it Opens to Tourists

Greece has announced a carefully interconnected network of emergency health care and medical services linking the Greek islands with the mainland.

Greece to Experience a ‘Different’ Tourism Season This Year

Greece will experience a different tourism season this year due to the global Covid-19 crisis, according to GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis.

SETE Chief: Time is Ripe for Greek Tourism Product Upgrade

The time is ripe for Greece to enrich its tourism product and invest in a new future, says SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Next Debt Relief Package for Greece Gets Green Light

European finance ministers have approved a next tranche of debt relief measures for Greece worth 748 million euros.

Greece Announces Tender for ‘Quarantine Hotels’

The Greek Tourism Ministry will compensate hotels used for Covid-19 isolation purposes and is inviting hoteliers to express interest in the program.

Ministry to Launch ‘Visit Greece App’ for Travelers in the post-Covid-19 Era

The Greek Tourism Ministry will launch a new mobile app to provide travelers with useful information for their trip to Greece in the post-Covid-19 era.

Germany Opens Borders but Extends Travel Warning to its Nationals

Germany will open its borders to visitors from Austria, France, Denmark and Switzerland on June 16 and has extended a travel warning for Germans until August 31.

Greece Prepares Covid-19 Island Plan as it Opens to Tourism

Greece will soon present its emergency strategy, which includes testing and health infrastructure on the islands, to address possible Covid-19 cases.

Greece Raises Social Tourism Subsidy to Boost Domestic Travel

In an attempt to boost domestic travel, Greece is increasing the social tourism subsidy this year, covering for the first time ferry fares for eligible recipients.

EU Health Commissioner Says Accessible Covid-19 Vaccine Top Priority

Key to effectively addressing the Covid-19 pandemic is finding a vaccine that will be accessible to all, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides says.

Greece and Italy Ink Maritime Border Deal

Greece and Italy have entered into a maritime agreement that defines the exclusive economic zones of the two countries, allowing them to explore and exploit hydrocarbon resources in the area.

Cyprus Now Open to Tourism

Cyprus has re-opened to tourists, easing further its Covid-19 restrictions and launching its user-friendly Cyprus Flight Pass platform to facilitate travel.

FinMin: Greece Doesn’t Need ESM Covid-19 Credit Line

Greece has no need to resort to European Stability Mechanism (ESM) loans to deal with the coronavirus impact, says Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

Greece Prepares for Wildfire Season with More Staff, Equipment

Greek civil protection authorities are gearing up with more staff, new planes and improved infrastructure to address the potential outbreak of wildfires.

WTTC Urges UK to Lift 14-day Quarantine and Enable Tourism

WTTC is calling on Britain to drop its 14-day quarantine measure for incoming travelers in order to support the restart of tourism in Europe.