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Greece’s Covid-19 Rules for Those Not Vaccinated Begin September 13

As of Monday, September 13, individuals in Greece that are not vaccinated against Covid-19 will be subject to rules regarding their entry to indoor areas.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for International Flights, Passengers

Greece has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives concerning flights and arrivals from abroad until September 17.

Acropolis Museum to Hold Cultural Program for Migrants, Refugees

On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the Acropolis Museum in Athens will hold a special program in an aim to reach out to people with a different cultural background and experiences.

Greece Adds Chinese Taipei to ‘Safe List’, Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules for Int’l Flights

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

Athens’ Kolonos Festival Line-up Announced

Athens’ Kolonos Festival 2021 will host popular Greek artists in a number of concerts and theater performances scheduled to take place during September 6-28.

Greece Releases Covid-19 Rules for Conferences and Exhibitions

People wanting to attend conferences, exhibitions and trade fairs in Greece will now need to have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate.

Greece Mulls Mandatory Vaccination for Other Groups Fearing Covid-19 Surge in Fall

Greece is examining the possibility of extending mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for other professional groups, expecting a surge in cases in the fall.

Greece Announces New Round of Rules to Tackle Covid-19

Greek health authorities have announced new Covid-19 rules for admission to indoor spaces and testing requirements to take effect on September 13.

WTM London: Decision Makers from Over 80 Countries Join Buyers’ Club

Representatives from over 80 countries have signed up to the Buyers’ Club at WTM London, the leading travel trade show scheduled to take place in London, in November.

Greece Requires Covid-19 Testing on Arrival for Unvaccinated Travelers from 13 Countries

Starting Friday, unvaccinated travelers entering Greece from 13 countries will be required to take a Covid-19 test on arrival, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority said.

Greece Restarts Trade Fairs with Covid-19 Health Protocols

Trade events and fairs will restart in Greece on September 1 with Covid-19 protocols in place to ensure safety of organizers and participants.

Greece Opens to Flights from Turkey, Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules

Greece has lifted a ban on flights from Turkey and extended all Covid-19 travel rules concerning international arrivals from abroad.

Athens Airport Sees Summer 2021 Supporting its Progressive Recovery from Covid-19

The lifting of movement restrictions since mid-May 2021 and the peak summer holiday period are supporting a progressive recovery for Athens International Airport (AIA).

Greece Forest Fires Rage on Flared by Heatwave

Dozens of forests fires have broken out across Greece in conditions of extreme heat with the largest at the northwest Athens suburb of Varibobi and Evia island.

US Issues Advisory Against Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19

Americans - vaccinated or not - are now advised against traveling to Greece due to a “very high” risk of Covid-19 following revised guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Greece Pushes for Covid-19 Vaccination with New Incentives and Laws

Greek authorities are introducing a new round of Covid-19 incentives and measures including mandatory vaccination for certain groups.

UK ‘Freedom Day’ Creates Hope for Greek Tourism Stakeholders

Fully vaccinated British travelers will no longer have to quarantine following their trip to Greece, after the British government lifted all Covid-19 lockdown measures on July 19.

Greeks Put Vacation Plans on Pause Due to Covid-19

Covid-19 and the faster-spreading Delta variant has put the holiday plans of Greeks on hold with one in two opting to stay home, according to a nationwide study.

Travel Restart Needs Global Recognition of All Approved Covid-19 Vaccines, Says WTTC

The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide recognition of all approved Covid-19 vaccines, warns the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Tourism is Not Causing Covid-19 Spike in Greece, Says Minister

The increase of Covid-19 cases in Greece is not related to tourism, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.