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.
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.
The findings of a new OECD report send out a message of trust in the prospects of the Greek economy, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.
Covid-hit business owners in Greece active in tourism, F&B, culture, sports and transport will be exempt from paying rent for June after the government extended support measures.
Greece is joining the first wave of European countries that will begin issuing their own Digital COVID Certificates that are aimed to facilitate travel in the EU.
The Commission has proposed for fully vaccinated persons holding Covid-19 vaccination certificates to be exempt from travel-related testing and quarantine.
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has released a directive that extends the Covid-19 rules for travel on domestic flights to island destinations in Greece.
The European Commission is urging Member States to start issuing EU Digital COVID Certificates under national law before the joint EU document launches in July.
Ferry transport in Greece is expected to face disruption on Thursday, June 10, after thirteen Greek seamen’s unions announced a 24-hour strike in all ship categories.
