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Poll: Coronavirus Repercussions on Economy Worry Greeks

The majority of Greeks expect the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic to negatively impact business activity in Greece.

WTTC: 75 Million Jobs in Travel and Tourism are at Risk

Up to 75 million jobs are at immediate risk in global Travel & Tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

IMF: 2020 Outlook for Global Growth Negative but Recovery in 2021

The coronavirus epidemic may push the global economy into recession, but the faster the virus stops, the quicker and stronger the recovery will be, IMF says.

Halkidiki’s Aristotle Municipality Unveils New Logo

The Municipality of Aristotle in Halkidiki has unveiled its new logo, which is part of a broader marketing plan to promote the area's tourism.

Qatar Airways Continues to Operate Weekly Flights to Athens

Qatar Airways has informed that it continues to operate four weekly flights to Athens in its effort to help get people home to their loved ones.

Athens’ Grande Bretagne, King George Hotels Temporarily Suspend Operations

Athens’ Grande Bretagne and King George hotels have temporarily suspended operations due to the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Greece.

Ryanair Releases Limited Schedule for Coming Days

Ryanair will ground most of its aircraft in the coming weeks but will continue to provide repatriation flights for many EU governments amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Athens Airport Lights Up in Greek Colors

In celebration of Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25, Athens International Airport (AIA) lit up in Greece's blue and white colors.

Πτήση επαναπατρισμού Ελλήνων από την Κωνσταντινούπολη

Αύριο, Πέμπτη 26 Μαρτίου θα πραγματοποιηθεί έκτακτη ειδική πτήση προς Ελλάδα για την επιστροφή Ελλήνων πολιτών που βρίσκονται στην Τουρκία.

Κορωνοϊός: 10 ερωτήσεις-απαντήσεις για τις μετακινήσεις με τα Μέσα Μαζικής Μεταφοράς

Το υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών απαντά σε 10 χρήσιμες ερωτήσεις σχετικά με την μετακίνηση πολιτών με τα μέσα μαζικής μεταφοράς την εποχή του Covid-19.

Pre-coronavirus Travel Revenue for Greece on the Rise – January Data

Greece's tourism revenue was on an upward trend in January, before the coronavirus health crisis hit the country, recording a 24.4 percent rise.

Greece in Lockdown: Police Release New Message on Movement Restrictions

The Greek police has released a new audio message informing citizens on movement restrictions following Greece's lockdown to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

European Parliament to Decide on the Stop of Ghost Flights

The European Parliament on March 26 will decide on the Commission's proposal to temporary waive the ‘use it or lose it’ airport slot rule in order to stop the so-called ghost flights.

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.

Emirates to Suspend Most Passenger Operations

Emirates will temporarily suspend most of its passenger operations by March 25 and retain flights to only 13 countries to support the repatriation of travellers.

Travel Restrictions Force Singapore Airlines to Ground 96% of Fleet

Singapore Airlines is grounding 138 aircraft out of a total fleet of 147, given the further tightening of border controls around the world due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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.

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.