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Bulgaria Looks Towards Greece and Serbia for Quarantine-free Travel

Bulgaria recently held discussions with Greece and Serbia on lifting restrictions and allowing quarantine-free travel between the three countries.

Commission Approves Release of Next Debt Relief Tranche for Greece

The European Commission has approved the release of a new tranche of debt relief measures agreed to as part of Greece’s post-bailout program.

European Council Approves SURE Job Safety Net

The European Council has approved the SURE scheme, a temporary emergency support instrument that will help member states protect jobs and thus employees.

European Tourism Manifesto Supports Coordinated Return to EU Travel

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance is calling on national governments to introduce harmonised health protocols to enable travel in the new post-Covid-19 reality.

Greek PM to Announce Actions Aimed at Saving the Tourism Year

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce on Wednesday, the government’s action plan aimed at salvaging the 2020 tourism year in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Greek Tourism Minister Says Social Distancing Key to Safe Holidays

Social distancing is here to stay for both Greeks and visitors, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told the BBC’s The Coronavirus Newscast podcast.

New Law to Enable Diving Tourism Take-off in Greece

A new law recently tabled in Greek Parliament will simplify licensing procedures for the creation of diving and marine parks in Greece.

Germany, France Table €500bn EU Covid-19 Recovery Fund Idea

Germany and France have proposed the creation of a recovery fund worth 500 billion euros, to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the EU economy.

ESM Credit Line Now Open, Greece Could Save up to €800m

Greece could save up to 800 million euros in interest rates over the next decade, if it chooses to use the European Stability Mechanism's (ESM) credit line.

Coordination Actions Needed to Restart Cruise and Yachting in Greece

The suspension of all cruise activity for two months, due to Covid-19-related restrictions, is expected to lead to 78 million euros in lost revenue for Greece, says the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Greece Chairs EU’s Committee of Ministers with a Covid-19 Focus

Addressing the Covid-19 crisis is among the top priorities of Greece as Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the second half of 2020.

EU Calls for Voluntary Use of Virus-tracing Apps to Fight Covid-19

The EU is encouraging the voluntary use of virus-tracing apps so that citizens can be warned of a potential Covid-19 infection when they travel.

Minister Aiming for All Greek Destinations to Welcome Tourists

The Tourism Ministry is aiming for all destinations in Greece to welcome tourists once the Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted.

Greece Works on Plan for Island, Mainland Health Coverage

The Greek Health Ministry is drawing up an action plan to meet the potential health needs of tourists on the Greek islands and at mainland destinations in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Post-Covid-19 Quarantine Measures for Arriving Travelers Not Necessary, Says WTTC

The WTTC is urging EU member states to "carefully" reflect before deciding whether travel arrivals, once borders are open, need to self-isolate.

Survey: Travelers Say No to Quarantine Measures on Arrival

Post-Covid-19 quarantine measures on arrival would further damage confidence in air travel, according to a survey by IATA.

Greece Says Safety of Visitors and Hosts a Top Priority

Enabling travel without endangering the lives of holidaymakers is of utmost importance for Greece, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during an interview on BBC World News,

Airlines, Travel Agents Say EU Covid-19 Guidelines for Vouchers are ‘Confusing’

Europe’s airlines and travel agents said that the Commission's recommendations for travel in Covid-19 times are confusing, unclear and non-binding.

Travel in the post-Covid-19 Era – EU Guidelines

The European Commission has issued guidelines for member states on the progressive restoration of transport services and connectivity in the post-Covid-19 period.

Greece Health Expert Sets Summer Covid-19 Rules

Lab tests, hygiene rules, social distancing and protecting vulnerable groups are at the center of the Greek Health Ministry's Covid-19 plan for the summer 2020.