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Covid-19 Vaccination Pass for Intra-EU Travel Valid for 9 Months

The European Commission decided that the Covid-19 certificate used for travel in the EU would only be valid for nine months without a booster shot.

Covid-19 Risks During Air Travel are Low, Says IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has clarified that the aircraft cabin remains a very low risk environment for contracting Covid-19.

Covid-19: Greek PM Wants Citizens to Self-test for Christmas

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has ruled against mandatory Covid-19 rapid testing for all but urged citizens to take self-tests ahead of holiday gatherings and outings. 

Covid-19: Omicron Dampens Christmas Cheer in Greece, New Measures on the Table

Greece is examining the possibility of requiring vaccinated individuals to provide negative Covid-19 rapid test results to enter closed spaces.

New Covid-19 Rules: How Travelers Can Enter Greece

All inbound travelers to Greece, regardless of vaccination status, must now present a negative Covid-19 test result taken before entering the country.

Greece’s Covid-19 ‘Freedom Pass’ Program Gets Extension

Greece’s Freedom Pass program that offers 18- to 25-year-olds who get vaccinated against Covid-19 a pre-paid card worth 150 euros, has been extended until June 30.

Greece to Require Negative Covid-19 Tests from All Travelers as of December 19

Fears over Omicron have prompted Greek authorities to require of all inbound travelers to present a negative PCR or rapid test result before entering Greece.

Greek PM Says New Covid-19 Measures for Christmas Possible

Concerned about the fast-spreading Omicron variant and the spike in cases and deaths, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he may need to order new measures ahead of Christmas.

Covid-19: Greece Updates Rule for Travelers Flying Domestic with a Recovery Certificate

Unvaccinated travelers in Greece who have recovered from Covid-19 must have a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days in order to board domestic flights.

Greece Announces Covid-19 Rules for Ski Resorts, Christmas Theme Parks 

Greek health authorities have announced a revised set of rules for the operation of ski resorts and Christmas theme parks in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Greece Updates Covid-19 Recovery Certificate Rules

Unvaccinated individuals in Greece who have recovered from Covid-19 must have a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days in order to enter indoor spaces.

Greece Updates Travel Rules, Covid-19 Recovery Certificate Now Valid for Only 3 Months

Greek authorities have announced that Covid-19 recovery certificates for entering Greece are now valid for only 90 days.

ITB Poll: Global Desire to Travel Solid Despite Covid-19

People worldwide are eager to travel, with Greece being among the top destinations of choice for 2022, says a poll conducted by IPK International for ITB Berlin.

UK Tightens Covid-19 Testing Rules for Inbound Travelers

As of December 7 all inbound travelers to the UK will be required to show a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test.

Greece Keeps All Covid-19 Travel Rules in Place, Adds Mexico to ‘Safe List’

Greece is now allowing travelers from Mexico to cross its borders and also extended all Covid-19 travel rules for international arrivals.

Covid-19: Global Travel Industry Says ‘Keep Borders Open’

The world’s travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to keep borders open and facilitate travel with vigilance.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for Travelers from Abroad

Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives concerning flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad until December 3.

Covid-19: Greece Says Firm ‘No’ to Lockdowns Despite Omicron Variant

The Greek authorities said there will be no national lockdowns and no new measures for those vaccinated against Covid-19 despite the emergence of the new Omicron variant.

New Covid-19 Surges Keep Travel Restrictions in Place

One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of Covid-19 impact the restart of international tourism, according to the UNWTO.

Lamway Expects Positive 2021 Performance Despite Covid-19 Challenges

Lamway Hotel Management Group says it sees 2021 ending on a positive note and with signs of optimism for its business, despite the challenges of Covid-19.