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Greece Announces Mandatory Covid-19 Testing for All Unvaccinated Tourism Workers

Unvaccinated workers in the tourism and food & beverage sectors in Greece will have to test for Covid-19 twice a week, according to a government decision.

Covid-19: Mykonos Says Goodbye to Curfew, Music Ban

The additional Covid-19 restrictive measures imposed on the island of Mykonos in Greece were lifted on Monday, July 26.

Covid-19: Norway Applies Restrictions to Travelers from Some Greek Regions

Several Greek regions are included in the “dark red” and “red” categories of Norway’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map, which means travelers must quarantine upon arrival.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for Flights to Islands

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended the rules for passengers of domestic flights in Greece, traveling from the mainland to the islands, until August 2.

Greece Pushes for Covid-19 Vaccination with New Incentives and Laws

Greek authorities are introducing a new round of Covid-19 incentives and measures including mandatory vaccination for certain groups.

Tourism Minister: Vaccination Against Covid-19 Key to Keeping Greece Open

Vaccination against Covid-19 is the key to keeping the country open for tourists, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

IATA Warns Governments on High Cost of Covid-19 Testing

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to take action to address the high cost of Covid-19 tests in many jurisdictions.

Minoan Lines: 100% of Employees Vaccinated Against Covid-19

Minoan Lines has announced that 100% of its central and port offices staff have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

Mykonos Covid-19 Restrictions Lifting Expected on July 26

The additional restrictive measures on the island of Mykonos, imposed to curb the further spread of Covid-19, are expected to be lifted on Monday, July 26.

Covid-19: Greece Extends Rules for Int’l Flights, Opens to More Nationalities

Greece has opened its gates to more nationalities and extended all travel rules concerning international arrivals from abroad.

Covid-19 Vaccination Tops Tourism Minister’s Crete Agenda

The importance of boosting vaccinations in Heraklion, the capital of Crete, was discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and the city's mayor, Vassilis Lambrinos.

Covid-19: Rules for Ferry Travel to the Greek Islands from the Mainland and Vice Versa

Information on the documents needed to travel from the Greek mainland to the islands and vice versa.

Covid-19: Greece to Increase Quarantine Hotels, Ship Isolation Cabins

Greek authorities have decided to increase the number of Covid-19 quarantine hotels and ship isolation cabins to address the rise of cases in Greece.

Messinia Hoteliers Campaign Urges Covid-19 Vaccination

The Messinia Hoteliers Association is urging people to get vaccinated through a new campaign launched to raise awareness on preventing the spread of Covid-19.

Greeks Put Vacation Plans on Pause Due to Covid-19

Covid-19 and the faster-spreading Delta variant has put the holiday plans of Greeks on hold with one in two opting to stay home, according to a nationwide study.

New Covid-19 Measures for Mykonos: Curfew and Music Ban

Greek authorities have imposed a curfew and music ban on the popular island of Mykonos to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Covid-19 Rules for Flights to Greek Islands in Place Until July 26

Greece has extended the rules that everyone must follow when traveling from the mainland to the islands on domestic flights until July 26.

Germany Includes Greece Among Covid-19 Risk Areas

Germany has moved Greece back on its Covid-19 travel risk list, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases.

Covid-19: IATA Calls on States to Follow WHO Guidance on Cross-border Travel

IATA is calling for states to follow new World Health Organization (WHO) guidance on travel that recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to Covid-19 and international travel.

Travel Restart Needs Global Recognition of All Approved Covid-19 Vaccines, Says WTTC

The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide recognition of all approved Covid-19 vaccines, warns the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).