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Covid-19: High Viral Load, Greek Easter Holiday Force Authorities to Reconsider Measures

Greek authorities are not ready to lift Covid-19 lockdown measures, which would, among others, allow inter-regional travel.

Covid-19 Self-testing Mandatory for Greek Transport Workers

Workers in Greece’s transport sector are among those that must undergo mandatory self-testing for Covid-19 once a week.

Survey: Only 21% of Austrians are Planning Summer Holidays Abroad

Only a fifth of Austrians - 21 percent - are making plans to go on a holiday out of the country this summer, according to a recent survey.

Greece’s ‘Ktimatologio’ Land Registry Offers Online Services

Lawyers, court clerks, notaries, and engineers will now have access to Greece’s land registry, also known as ‘ktimatologio’, through a new digital platform.

Fraport Greece Bets on Makedonia Airport Potential

Fraport Greece has high hopes for Makedonia Airport which serves the northern port of Thessaloniki, the country’s second largest city.

Athens Commercial Center Upgrade to Include More Pedestrian-friendly Streets

The Municipality of Athens is planning to revamp more squares and make more streets for pedestrians only, in the city’s commercial center.

Athens Epidaurus Festival Introduces New Brand Identity

The Athens Epidaurus Festival, one of Greece’s most significant cultural events, has launched a new brand identity, with the aim to initiate a new era of cultural creation.

Greece Looking to Safely Resume Air Connectivity with Russia

The safe restart of air travel between Greece and Russia was among the main issues on the Greek tourism minister’s agenda during his Moscow visit.

TUI Russia Promises Greece 300,000 Tourists this Year

TUI Russia says it will bring 300,000 Russian tourists to Greece this year provided that travel restrictions are lifted between the two countries.

Covid-19: No Update on Easing Lockdown Measures for Easter Travel in Greece

Greece’s health experts have yet to decide whether Covid-19 movement restrictions between Greek prefectures should be lifted for Easter.

Greek Hoteliers Hope Covid-19 Vaccines, Tests will Support Tourism Season

Greek hoteliers are hoping that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year with the help of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and health protocols.

Greece Looking to Achieve Carbon Neutral Tourism

Greece will look to achieve ‘carbon neutral tourism’ and reduce the sector’s environmental footprint, through a new energy upgrade scheme expected to launch in June.

Sea Safety at Greek Beaches a Priority for GNTO

Aiming to prevent accidents on Greek coasts, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with the Safe Water Sports NGO.

Angela Gerekou Appointed to Advisory Board of World Tourism Forum Institute

The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) has welcomed Greek National Tourism Organization President Angela Gerekou to its advisory board.

Greece will Reportedly Open for Tourism Earlier than Expected

Greece is said to be lifting its quarantine restrictions, under conditions, for travelers from specific countries in a first step to re-open for tourism.

Greece is Ready to Welcome Tourists from Russia, Says Minister

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is in Moscow laying the groundwork for Greece to welcome back tourists from Russia this year.

Greece Opens Call for ‘Quarantine Hotels’

The Greek Tourism Ministry is inviting hotels on six islands to offer their facilities for Covid-19 isolation purposes.

World Health Organization Opens ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Greece

The World Health Organization/Europe has opened a new sub-office in Athens, a centre of excellence for quality of care and patient safety.

Covid-19: Greece Aiming for Safe Easter and Summer with More Freedom

The lifting of Greece’s lockdown restrictions will be done responsibly, aiming for a safe Easter and a summer with more freedom, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Ferry, Airline Employees in Greece Must Self-test for Covid-19

Employees in Greece’s transport sector are among those that must undergo mandatory self-testing for Covid-19 once a week.