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Night Curfew in Greece Continues as Vaccination Slows Down

Greek authorities announced that a 12.30-5am night curfew will remain in view of slow vaccination rates and the appearance of new strains on Crete.

Covid-19 Costs Greece €40bn in Support Measures in 2020-2021

The Covid-19 health crisis has cost the Greek government 40 billion euros in support measures, during the 2020-2021 period.

Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, Rhodes Welcome 64,000 Arrivals in May

Greece's South Aegean islands welcomed a total of 64,000 visitors in May, on 520 charter flights.

EU Adds Japan to Safe List for Air Travel

The European Council has added Japan to its updated list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted.

Greece Ranks 3rd in Europe for Excellent Bathing Water Quality

Greece is among the top three countries in Europe for the excellent quality of its bathing waters, according to the latest European Bathing Water Quality report.

Greece Still Off UK’s ‘Green’ Safe Travel List

Greece has not been added to the UK’s ‘green list’ of quarantine-free destinations, following the review of the government’s traffic light system for travel.

UNWTO: Coordination is a Must for Global Restart of Tourism

More coordination and harmonized protocols are needed for the global recovery of tourism from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, says the UNWTO.

EU Aims to Make Schengen ‘Largest Free Travel Area in the World’

The European Commission has tabled a strategy aimed at establishing the Schengen zone into the largest free travel area in the world.

European Commission Gives Answers to Questions About the EU Digital COVID Certificate

The European Commission provides answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the EU Digital Covid Certificate, which aims to facilitate travel within Europe.

UNWTO Athens: Greek PM Says Safe Travel, Retaining Jobs Key Priorities  

Greece’s main concern is to ensure safe travel and retain jobs, said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe (CEU) that is taking place in Athens.

Covid-19: OECD Invites Members to Adopt Safe Travel Blueprint

Τhe Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has proposed a voluntary set of guidelines aiming to promote safe travel worldwide during the health crisis.

Greece Steps into a ‘Greener Future’ with Astypalea E-mobility Project

Greece has taken its first step towards a “greener future”, with the delivery by Volkswagen Group of eight electric vehicles to the South Aegean island of Astypalea.

New ETC Campaign Invites Europeans to Open Up to Travel Again

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has launched a major promotional campaign that invites Europeans to open up to travel again.

PM Announces €420m in Support to Reboot Greek Tourism Sector

A total of 420 million euros in working capital will go to Greek tourism enterprises impacted by Covid-19 to help them restart operations.

SETE Chief Expects Strong Traveler Flows to Greece from US

SETE President Yiannis Retsos expects booming tourist flows from the US in the coming months after the CDC revised its travel guidelines.

Athens Ready to Welcome its Visitors Again, Mayor Tells UNWTO

Athens is safely returning to everyday life and is ready to welcome its visitors again, according to the Greek capital’s mayor, Kostas Bakoyannis.

Shipping Minister: No Covid-19 Tests Needed for Vaccinated Ferry Passengers

Vaccinated travelers using ferries to visit the Greek islands will not be required to take Covid-19 tests before boarding, but must fill in a special health form, said Greece's Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

YouGov Survey: General Public in Favor of ‘Vaccine Passports’ for Travel

In a 17-country study carried out by YouGov, the majority of the population agrees that international travelers should carry a vaccine passport for Covid-19.

GNTO Holding Webinars to Promote Greece to Foreign Tourism Professionals

The GNTO is promoting Greek destinations to foreign tourism professionals through webinars held on its ‘Link to Greece’ platform.

Greece Among 7 Countries to Launch EU Digital Covid Certificate

The EU Digital Covid Certificate, which aims to facilitate travel this summer, has gone live in seven member states, including Greece.