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Greek Health Body Issues Coronavirus Guidelines to Hotels, Cruise ships & Airlines

Greece’s EODY has released guidelines to tourism services providers, aiming to eliminate the potential spread of the coronavirus in the country.

Posted On 03 Feb 2020

, By GTP editing team

Global Airport Retail May Go Down with Coronavirus, Study Says

The outbreak of the coronavirus and the resultant ban on travel is expected to impact airport retail worldwide, a study by GlobalData said.

Posted On 29 Jan 2020

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China Bans Outbound Travel Due to Coronavirus

Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias held an emergency meeting with the Ambassador of China to Greece, Zhang Qiyue to discuss additional measures in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

Posted On 28 Jan 2020

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EU Approves €8.48m Greek Measure to Compensate Sky express for Covid Damages

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a 8.48-million-euro Greek aid measure to compensate SKY express for damages due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 15 Mar 2024

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Greece to Relaunch Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign as Cases Rise

Greece’s Health Ministry will be launching a new campaign to ‘convince’ Greeks to get vaccinated as Covid-19 incidents rise.

Posted On 10 Jan 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Strasbourg on September 12. Source: EC - Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Dati Bendo

EU to Support Greece with €2.25bn for Damages from Deadly Floods

The European Commission will mobilize all available EU resources to support Greece after the disasters caused by Storm Daniel.

Posted On 12 Sep 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Photo source: WHO

WHO: Covid-19 is No Longer a Global Health Emergency

Covid-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue which no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Posted On 05 May 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

WTTC: Tourism Sector to Recover More than 95% of 2019 Levels this Year

The tourism sector is closing in on its 2019 peak, recovering by more than 95%, according to the WTTC’s 2023 Economic Impact Research.

Posted On 03 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

The Hellenic Parliament overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. Photo © Greek Travel Pages

Moody’s Upgrades Athens Outlook to Positive from Stable

Moody’s upgraded the City of Athens’ outlook to positive, reflecting a vote of confidence in the Greek capital’s financial prospects.

Posted On 28 Mar 2023

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Greece Officially Announces Covid-19 Rules for Travelers Arriving from China

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has issued an aviation directive (NOTAM) concerning travelers arriving to Greece from China.

Posted On 17 Jan 2023

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WHO Sees Limited Impact in Europe of China Covid-19 Surge

The World Health Organization (WHO) does not expect the surge in Covid-19 cases in China to affect Europe.

Posted On 10 Jan 2023

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Covid-19: World Tourism Bodies Say China Traveler Restrictions a ‘Step Back’

World travel and tourism bodies, including airline associations, say EU recommendations to test travelers from China are a step back.

Posted On 09 Jan 2023

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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.

Posted On 05 Jan 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

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.

Posted On 04 Jan 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Welcomes First Direct Flight from Shanghai

Greece welcomed the first direct flight from Shanghai last month, after the country’s flag carrier Air China announced the launch of routes to Athens Airport.

Posted On 02 Jan 2023

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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.

Posted On 29 Dec 2022

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ICAO and WHO Strengthen Public Health Emergency Partnership for International Travel

ICAO and WHO have heightened their public health emergency partnership for international travel, both in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and other potential emergencies.

Posted On 14 Dec 2022

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Larissa is Host Destination of Major Cities of Europe In-person Conference

The Greek city of Larissa in November will host the Major Cities of Europe’s annual conference, an event dedicated to the digital transformation of cities in the post-Covid-19 era.

Posted On 07 Sep 2022

, By GTP editing team