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France Bans Travel from Non-EU Countries

France has banned all but essential travel from outside the European Union and tightened testing requirements for travelers coming from EU countries.

Santorini to Launch New Tourism Promotion Strategy for 2021

The Municipality of Thira is planning to launch a new tourism promotion strategy for 2021 to promote Santorini to as many potential visitors as possible.

Rhodes’ 2021 Tourism Plan to Target Digital Nomads

The Municipality of Rhodes is looking into ways to attract digital nomads - travelers from all over the world that combine remote working and traveling.

Greece Extends Ban on Non-essential Domestic Travel Between Airports

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has updated the ban on non-essential domestic travel between airports in Greece until February 8.

Covid-19: Greece Divided into Red and Yellow Risk Zones, Measures Announced

Greek authorities have re-activated Greece's color-coded risk-assessment map, giving areas in the country a Covid-19 risk rating of yellow or red.

Attica Enters ‘Red’ Covid-19 Status, Retail Sees Restrictions

Following a 45% rise in new Covid-19 infections in Attica, stricter measures have been imposed on the Greek region which has been placed in "red" status.

Russia to Resume Flights to Greece from February 8

Russia will resume flights from Moscow to Athens twice a week from February 8, the Russian anti-coronavirus crisis center has announced.

Airlines: EU Preparing New Covid-19 Slot Relief to Avoid Ghost Flights

The EU is preparing new temporary rules to help air carriers cope with the decline in air traffic caused by the Covid-19 crisis and avoid operating empty flights.

Square Lime Hospitality Management Expects 2021 Travel Demand for Greece to Rise

Although 2021 will still be a difficult year for the hospitality industry, Greek company Square Lime expects the demand for travel to eventually pick up, especially for Greece.

Deep Waters for 2020 Greece Cruise Travel Due to Covid-19

Greece's cruise travel sector all but “drowned” in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in a 94% decrease in passengers, according to the Greek Cruise Ship Owners Union.

Council Updates Covid-19 Safe Travel List of Third Countries that can Enter the EU

The European Council has updated its list of epidemiologically safe third countries for which EU member states should lift travel restrictions taken due to Covid-19.

Covid-19: New UK Hotel Quarantine Rule for Arrivals from 30 Red-listed Countries

The UK government has ordered a 10-day mandatory hotel quarantine for all incoming UK residents from 30 red-listed countries.

Covid-19: Over 9,600 Small Attica Businesses to Receive Support

The Region of Attica will allocate over 250 million euros to support over 9,600 small and very small enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

TripAdvisor: Crete Among World’s Most Popular Destinations for 2021

The Greek island of Crete is among the world's most popular destinations for 2021, according to TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice - Best of the Best Awards for Destinations.

Greece’s Outdoor Activities Revealed Through New Campaign

Marketing Greece has launched a new campaign promoting outdoor activities in Greece, aiming to support Greek tourism and meet the challenges of the new era.

Covid-19 Case Count Rise in Attica Causes Concern

Greek health experts warn that emergency measures may have to be imposed on Attica due to the recent rise of Covid-19 cases in the region.

Greek Archaeologists Want Museums, Sites to Re-open Safely

The Association of Greek Archaeologists is calling for the re-opening of museums and sites with health protocols and free admission for the first month of operation.

Air France-KLM: Rules for Entry to the Netherlands and France

The Air France-KLM group has released useful information on the Covid-19 health rules that have been announced for entry to the Netherlands and France.

Travelers from 26 European Countries Barred from Entering the US

Non-US citizens traveling from the UK, Ireland and 26 countries in Europe, including Greece, are not allowed to enter the United States.

Greek PM: Return to Normalcy Hinges on Covid-19 Vaccination

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expects Greece to return to normalcy by early summer, provided that the national vaccination strategy proceeds as planned.