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Greece Mulls Mandatory Vaccination for Other Groups Fearing Covid-19 Surge in Fall

Greece is examining the possibility of extending mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for other professional groups, expecting a surge in cases in the fall.

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Messinia

Greek authorities have announced emergency Covid-19 restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, and extended measures for some areas of Crete.

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Impact Int’l Deal-making Activity in Tourism

Deal-making activity in the global travel and tourism sector dropped by 6.8% in July compared to the previous month, affected by the ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions, a GlobalData analysis found.

Greece Announces New Round of Rules to Tackle Covid-19

Greek health authorities have announced new Covid-19 rules for admission to indoor spaces and testing requirements to take effect on September 13.

Covid-19: Germany to Designate Crete, South Aegean Islands as ‘High Risk’ Areas for Travel

Germany has announced that it will move Crete and the South Aegean islands on its Covid-19 “high risk” travel list as of August 24.

IATA Travel Pass Now Accepts EU, UK Covid-19 Certificates

IATA announced that users of its digital Travel Pass could now upload EU and UK Covid-19 vaccination data to the a mobile app.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for Domestic Flights to the Greek Islands

Greek authorities have extended the rules for passengers traveling on domestic flights from the mainland to the Greek islands and vice versa.

Study: Visitors to Crete Satisfied with Covid-19 Safety

Eight in 10 foreign travelers to Western Crete said they feel safe with regard to Covid-19 and expressed their satisfaction with overall adherence to health protocols.

Greece Experts Warn of ‘Harsh’ Autumn Ahead as Covid-19 Cases Soar

Greek health authorities expect the number of Covid-19 cases to soar in the autumn and will be announcing new measures next week.

Greece Requires Covid-19 Testing on Arrival for Unvaccinated Travelers from 13 Countries

Starting Friday, unvaccinated travelers entering Greece from 13 countries will be required to take a Covid-19 test on arrival, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority said.

Crete Covid-19 Cases Soar, New Lockdown-style Measures Ordered

Greek authorities have ordered strict Covid-19 measures for Rethymno, Crete, and extended measures in Chania and Heraklion until August 25, after a spike in coronavirus cases.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for Travel to and from the Greek Islands

Greek authorities have extended the rules that travelers must follow when flying on domestic flights from the mainland to the islands and back.

Rising Covid-19 Cases in Greece Not Tourism-related

The rise in Covid-19 cases in Greece over the past few weeks cannot be attributed to inbound travelers, says infectious disease expert Charalambos Gogos.

Greece Restarts Trade Fairs with Covid-19 Health Protocols

Trade events and fairs will restart in Greece on September 1 with Covid-19 protocols in place to ensure safety of organizers and participants.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules for Int’l Passengers

All of Greece’s Covid-19 aviation directives that concern arrivals from abroad have been extended until August 19.

Op-Ed: ‘Covid-19 Gave the Cruise Industry the Opportunity to Foster Significant Improvements’ – Giorgos Koumpenas

Giorgos Koumpenas, the president of the Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Association Members, shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Accepting Most Covid-19 Vaccines for Travel

In efforts to facilitate travel and as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, Greece is among the few countries in the world recognizing the largest number of Covid-19 vaccines.

Covid-19 Curfew Imposed in Heraklion, Crete

An overnight curfew and a music ban will be imposed in Heraklion, Crete, from August 11, to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Air Travel from Greek Islands: Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate or Negative Test Mandatory

Travelers may board domestic flights in Greece to travel from the islands to the mainland only if they have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate or a negative test result.

Greece Opens to Flights from Turkey, Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules

Greece has lifted a ban on flights from Turkey and extended all Covid-19 travel rules concerning international arrivals from abroad.