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EU Commission Urges Vacationers to Accept Vouchers for Future Travel

Τhe European Commission is encouraging customers to opt for vouchers instead of refunds and consider traveling at a later date, in an attempt to offset losses for the travel industry due to COVID-19.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Postponed Due to COVID-19

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide.

Lufthansa: Employees with Medical Training are Released from Work to Help

Lufthansa employees with medical vocational training can volunteer to offer their services at medical facilities.

Υπουργείο Τουρισμού: Απαντήσεις στις πιο συχνές ερωτήσεις για το Covid-19

Το υπουργείο Τουρισμού συγκέντρωσε, κωδικοποίησε και απάντησε στις πιο συχνές ερωτήσεις που δέχθηκε η ανοιχτή γραμμή επικοινωνίας του για θέματα που αφο...

Greek Hotels to Remain Open Amid Covid-19 Pandemic – List

The Greek Tourism Ministry has released a list of hotels that will remain open in Greece amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Greek Government Officially Closes Most Hotels

After shutting down seasonal hotels, the Greek government has published the decision to temporarily close Greece's year-round hotels, in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Greece Bans Flights from UK and Turkey

Greece has temporarily banned all passenger flights arriving from the United Kingdom and Turkey, aiming to limit the further spread of the coronavirus.

Government Secures Return of Stranded Greeks

The Greek government has launched a repatriation operation to ensure that Greeks stranded abroad, due to travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, can get back home.

Covid-19 Throws Airline Industry into the Eye of the Storm

Global air travel is among the industries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according to recent data by OAG Aviation Worldwide.

Covid-19 to Affect Ferry Schedule Frequency in Greece

The Greek Shipping Ministry is examining the possibility of reducing Greece's ferry schedule frequency due to declining demand.

Thessaloniki: Access to Seikh Su Forest is Prohibited

The Region of Central Macedonia has banned access to Seikh Su, the hilltop forest surrounding the city of Thessaloniki, as part of its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Minoan Lines Brings Greeks Back Home from Italy

Minoan Lines contributed to the repatriation of Greek citizens and transferred them from Italy to Greece, following the Covid-19 travel restrictions imposed worldwide.

AEGEAN to Temporarily Stop International Flights

AEGEAN has announced the temporary suspension of its international flights as of March 26 due to the extraordinary circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Alonissos Gives Covid-19 Info in Four Languages

The Municipality of Alonissos has launched a brochure in four languages with useful information on the COVID-19 pandemic, for the island's residents and visitors.

Lufthansa Group Extends Free Rebooking Period

The airlines of Lufthansa Group are extending their free rebooking period until August 31 to meet their customers' needs due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the Covid-19 virus.

Κορωνοϊός: 18 ερωτήσεις-απαντήσεις για την απαγόρευση της κυκλοφορίας πολιτών

Η Γενική Γραμματεία Πολιτικής Προστασίας απαντά σε 18 χρήσιμες ερωτήσεις για την απαγόρευση της κυκλοφορίας πολιτών σε όλη την επικράτεια.

Covid-19: Greece Goes into Lockdown

Greece will impose a countrywide lockdown from Monday, March 23, to combat the coronavirus, barring people from moving for "unnecessary reasons".

Greek Police Urge People to Avoid Crowding – Video in 10 Languages

The Greek police have released a video with a message in 10 languages urging people to avoid crowding, in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

ΥΠΕΞ: Έκτακτη πτήση για επιστροφή Ελλήνων από την Τσεχία

Το υπουργείο Εξωτερικών ανακοίνωσε ότι η Aegean Airlines θα δρομολογήσει αύριο, 22 Μαρτίου, απευθείας πτήση από το αεροδρόμιο της Πράγας για την Αθήνα.

Greece’s Tourism Businesses, Workers Benefit from Covid-19 Support Measures

A number of Greek tourism-related businesses and their workers, impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, will enjoy the latest support measures announced by the Greek government.