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Covid-19: Council Calls for No Testing or Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

The European Council has updated its recommendation to Member States on Covid-19 measures for travel within the EU.

Greece Puts Film Tourism High on Agenda

The Tourism Ministry and the Municipality of Athens have teamed up to give Greece a leading role in the international film industry.

New Antonio Banderas Movie to Begin Filming in Thessaloniki Soon

Thessaloniki and a number of destinations in Central Macedonia, Greece, will be the film locations for the new movie “The Enforcer”, starring Antonio Banderas.

Crete: HRADF Seeks Investor to Transform ‘Gournes’ into an Iconic Destination

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) is looking for an investor to transform the Gournes property into a new iconic destination for Crete.

Greece’s 545 Blue Flag Beaches on Country’s App for Tourists

A list of Greece’s 545 Blue Flag beaches is now available on the Visit Greece app, the country’s official tourism application.

Greece to Accept Negative Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for Entry

Greece is expected to soon permit entry for travelers who present negative rapid antigen tests as proof that they are not infected with Covid-19.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for International and Domestic Travelers

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended the travel rules for passengers of international and domestic flights in Greece.

EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel is Now Official

The EU has cleared the way for the establishment of the Digital COVID Certificate which is expected to facilitate travel in Europe from July 1.

Mitsotakis Calls for UK to Revise Greece Travel Restrictions

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged his British counterpart to revise the UK’s travel restrictions for Greece.

Northern Greece Plays a Big Part in Country’s Tourism Restart, Says Minister

Northern Greece has a leading role in this year's opening of the country's tourism, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Study: European CFOs See Post-Covid Recovery Ahead

Senior financial executives from across Europe, including Greece, are expressing increasing optimism that the Covid-19 pandemic is on its way out, a Deloitte survey reveals.

Thessaloniki Ready to Welcome Hollywood Stars for Film Shoot

A big Hollywood production is getting ready to begin filming in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, according to the governor of Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

Covid-19: Eight Areas Go ‘Green’ on Greece’s Traffic Light Map

Eight areas in Greece have moved to Covid-19 ‘green’ status (the best level) on the country’s coronavirus risk-assessment map.

Greece’s Covid-19 Health Committee Approves More Vaccine Types for Entry into the Country

Travelers vaccinated with Covid-19 vaccines other than those approved by the EU will be allowed entry into Greece.

EU Likely to Allow Restriction-free Travel for the Vaccinated this Summer

Vaccinated travelers may soon be able to travel restriction-free across the EU after member states agreed to ease restrictions.

Study Examines How Greeks Feel About Covid-19 Vaccination

The vast majority of Greeks believe that vaccination against Covid-19 saves lives, saying they feel more secure after, a diaNEOsis study found.

Germany Takes 5 Greek Regions Off Covid-19 Travel Risk List

Germany has taken five Greek regions off its Covid-19 travel risk list, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases.

Applications Open June 16 for Greek Tourism Enterprises Subsidy

Starting June 16, Greek tourism enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic can apply for a working capital subsidy to help them restart operations.

Sweden Signals Interest for Tourism to Greece

The Swedes are keen on visiting Greece this summer and additional actions are being taken to facilitate travel between the two countries, according to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

EU Tourism Industry Wants Consistent Travel Rules Fast

Travel and tourism professionals in the EU are calling for the immediate implementation of harmonized regulations in order to facilitate movement and restart economies.