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Face Masks Now Mandatory in Supermarkets in Greece

Wearing face masks in supermarkets has become mandatory in Greece, according to a new joint ministerial decision.

WTTC Launches #wear2care Campaign, Urges Travel with Face Masks

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on all travellers to don protective face masks to show they ‘wear to care’ in the new normal of travelling.

Astypalea’s Kallichoron Hotel Offers Stylish Face Masks to its Guests

Astypalea’s Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel has joined forces with Waterbags to provide its guests with stylish resusable face masks.

Covid-19: Textile Company ‘Pennie’ Donates Masks to Greek Hospitals

Greek textile company Pennie has donated reusable masks to the doctors and nurses of four hospital units in Greece, aiming to support their efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.

KLM Slowly Restores European Network, Makes Masks Mandatory on Flights

KLM announced that it will gradually begin restoring its European network and that it is making face masks compulsory on board.

Air France: Masks Compulsory on All Flights as of May 11

Air France will be asking its customers to wear a mask throughout their journey as of May 11, in efforts to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Lufthansa Group: Passengers Must Wear Masks on All Flights

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are asking all passengers to wear a mouth-nose cover onboard their flights as of Monday, May 4.

Covid-19: Greece Drops Mask Measures, Scraps Rapid Testing for Workers

Greece scraps last Covid-19 measures including wearing masks on public transport.

Covid-19: Greece to End Face Mask Rule on Public Transport

The use of face masks will soon stop to be mandatory on public transport in Greece, bringing to an end one of the few anti-Covid measures in the country.

Greece to Require Passengers from China to Take Preflight Covid Test

Greece will require passengers from China to take preflight Covid test and wear masks on board flights.  

EU States Agree to Pre-Departure Covid-19 Testing for China Travelers

The EU has agreed to introduce pre-departure Covid-19 testing on all arrivals from China, following a surge of the pandemic in the Asian country.

Countries Reimpose Covid Rules for Travelers from China

Countries around the world have reimposed or are considering of reintroducing curbs on travelers from China, following a recent Covid-19 surge there.

Greek Health Minister Says Covid-19 Pandemic Still Not Over

The Greek Health Ministry is concerned about a new wave of Covid-19 expected in the coming months.

Covid-19: EU Tells Members to Prepare for Autumn and Winter as ‘Pandemic is Not Over’

The European Commission has proposed measures in order for Member States to avoid a surge of Covid-19 cases in the upcoming autumn and winter season.

Covid Mask Rules Relaxed for Scoot Flights

Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, recently announced the relaxation of mask requirements on its flights.

Celestyal Cruises Eases Covid-19 Testing Rules, Drops Mask Mandate

Celestyal Cruises has announced the further relaxation of its Covid-19 health protocols for all its sailings.

Alonissos Hosts Greece’s First Underwater Wedding

Greece's first underwater wedding ceremony recently took place in the waters of Alonissos island of the Sporades group.

Greece Doesn’t See Covid Vaccination Certificates Returning

Covid-19 vaccination certificates will most likely not be needed again in Greece, according to Greek Deputy Health Minister Mina Gaga.

Covid-19: Greece to Reconsider Face Mask Rule for Fall

Health experts are re-examining the possibility of bringing back mandatory face masks in Greece in view of an imminent wave of Covid-19 and potential new strains in the coming weeks.

Greece: Covid-19 Measures in the Fall Unlikely

There will be no need for Covid-19 measures in the fall, said Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris, after assessment of epidemiological data.