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Greece Wants Sanctions Against Belarus for Ryanair Incident

Greece is calling on the EU to take action against Belarus after the forced landing of a Ryanair passenger jet in Minsk on May 23 and the arrest of a dissident journalist.

Twenty Fountains in Athens Get Revamp

The Municipality of Athens has refurbished 20 fountains in the Greek capital’s center and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Global Travel Stakeholders Welcome EU Covid-19 Pass Deal

Global tourism stakeholders have welcomed the agreement between EU lawmakers and member states on the EU Digital COVID Certificate for travel.

South Aegean Islands Want Individual Classification on ECDC Covid-19 Map

The governor of the South Aegean is calling for each of the region's islands to be classified individually on the ECDC's colour-coded Covid-19 map.

Ios Island Waterway Permit for Seaplane Flights a Done Deal

The Greek island of Ios is moving ahead with the creation of its own waterway after the finalization of the licensing process by the Transport Ministry.

EU Set to Open its Borders to Vaccinated Third-country Travelers

Travelers from third countries wishing to visit member states of the European Union will soon be able to do so as long as they provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

ATM 2021: The Middle East Shows Interest for Travel to Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) saw increasing interest from countries of the Middle East for travel to Greek destinations during the Arabian Travel Market 2021 event.

Airlines Urge UK to Make Greece ‘Green’ for Restriction-free Travel

Pressure by British travel and aviation stakeholders is mounting on UK authorities to reverse Greece's exclusion from the country's 'green' travel list.

Covid-19: Greece Not Ruling Out Local Lockdowns in Case of Virus Load

Greek authorities are leaving open the possibility of ordering local lockdowns should Covid-19 incidents rise anywhere across Greece.

Minister Theoharis: Greece Tourism Opening in the Spotlight

Greece has a leading role in restarting tourism in Europe and is paving the way for safe travel, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greek FinMin Pledges €400m to Support Tourism

The Greek government plans to channel more than 400 million euros into the tourism industry to help it recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

Tentative Protocols for Conferences and Events Announced in Greece 

The Greek government has announced health protocols for the organization of events and conferences in the Covid-19 era.

SETE Chief Expects Tourism Action to Pick Up Next Month

Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos said he expects tourism to pick up pace later in June, and sector enterprises to recover.

Balance Key to Success of Greece’s Tourism Season 

Maintaining the balance between public health and economic activity is the key for a successful tourism season in Greece, according to sector officials.

WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara to Step Down

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that its president and CEO, Gloria Guevara, will be stepping down after four years of leadership.

Health Minister: Full Vaccination by June on These Greeks Islands 

Greece is moving ahead fast with its new ‘Blue Freedom’ plan, prioritizing Covid-19 vaccination of its islands to ensure the safety of both residents and tourists.

PM: Greece Extends Warm and Safe Welcome to Visitors from Serbia

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis extended a warm welcome to holidaymakers from Serbia during a meeting with the country’s PM, Ana Brnabić.

Greek F&B Support Scheme Gets EU Approval

The European Commission has approved a 500-million-euro support package aimed at helping food and beverages (F&B) services providers recover from the Covid-19 impact.

Greece Sends Message of Safety, Prioritizes Vaccination of Island Residents

The Greek government is accelerating the vaccination against Covid-19 of residents on dozens of Greek islands.

UK’s Airlines, Tour Operators Want Greece Green-listed for Travel

Leading British airline companies expect a surge in bookings to Greece once the country is placed on the ‘green’ list of the UK’s traffic light system.