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Airlines Must Improve Handling of Flight Cancellations, Says Commission

The European Commission is calling on airlines to improve how they deal with cancellations in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

EU Commissioner: ‘We Can’t Go Back to Tourism As We Knew It’

Three challenges must be addressed before the EU could call it summer in the aftermath of Covid-19, according to Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton.

European Commissioner Praises Greece for Vaccination Rollout

European Commissioner Stella Kyriakides, during her visit to Athens, praised Greece for its steady progress of vaccinations.

Commission Chief to Visit Greece as Part of NextGenerationEU Tour

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be visiting Athens on Thursday as part of her NextGenerationEU tour.

Greece Re-elected Chair of UNWTO Commission for Europe

Greece has been re-elected to serve as Chair of the UNWTO Commission for Europe for the 2021-2023 period.

European Commission Gives Answers to Questions About the EU Digital COVID Certificate

The European Commission provides answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the EU Digital Covid Certificate, which aims to facilitate travel within Europe.

Covid-19: Commission Approves €800m Greek Scheme to Support Tourism Sector

The European Commission has approved a 800-million-euro Greek scheme to support tourism companies affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Commission Urges EU Countries to Rollout Digital COVID Travel Passes Before July

The European Commission is urging Member States to start issuing EU Digital COVID Certificates under national law before the joint EU document launches in July.

Commission Releases €2.54bn in SURE Support Funds for Greece

Greece will be receiving 2.54 billion euros to support employment from the European Commission's SURE scheme.

Commission Revises Greece Growth Forecast Upward

The European Commission has revised upward its forecast for Greek GDP growth to 4.1 percent in 2021 and 6 percent in 2022.

Commission Sees ‘Glimmer of Hope’ for EU Tourism this Summer

There is a “glimmer of hope” for EU tourism this summer, according to European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton.

Hellenic Film Commission Launches Location Scouting Support Program for Foreign Producers

The Hellenic Film Commission has launched a Location Scouting Support Program to attract foreign film and TV productions to Greece.

Greece Welcomes Extra €2.5bn Under Commission’s SURE Tool

The Greek government has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for additional funding through the SURE program, to go towards jobs and incomes affected by Covid-19. 

European Travel Commission Invites Partners to Join #OpenUpToEurope Campaign

The European Travel Commission (ETC) is seeking partners to invest in a pan-European campaign aiming to reinforce consumer confidence and stimulate pent-up demand for travel in Europe.

Commission Urges EU States to Agree on Common Re-Opening Strategy 

The European Commission has called on member states to endorse a common reopening strategy including the issuing of “green certificates” for safe travel.

Video: Commissioner Schinas and SETE Exchange Views on EU’s Digital Green Certificate

The key elements of the Digital Green Certificate, which is expected to enable restriction-free travel in Europe, were discussed during a teleconference between the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas.

European Commission to Propose Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate for Travel

The European Commission this week will submit its proposal for the establishment of an EU-wide digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate to facilitate safe travel.

Greece Tables Tourism Recovery Recommendations to Commission

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis sent a letter to European Commissioner Thierry Breton with recommendations for the post-Covid-19 recovery of tourism.

Commission Set to Extend EU Roaming Rules 

The European Commission has proposed an improved set of roaming rules for citizens traveling in the EU.

Athens to Host 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe

Athens, Greece, will be the host destination of the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe during June 2-4.