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Misleading UK Press Impacting Greek Tourism, Says South Aegean Chief

The governor of the South Aegean Region is calling on the Tourism Ministry to rectify “false claims” in the UK press with regard to the number of Covid-19 cases in Greece.

Greece Set for Local Precautions in Fight Against Covid-19

The Greek government is reinforcing its Covid-19 action plan as holidaymakers return to urban centers and schools prepare to re-open on September 7.

Covid-19: Greece Included on Israel’s ‘Green List’ of Countries

Greece is included on Israel’s "green" list of countries from which Israelis and foreign residents are allowed to arrive without needing to quarantine.

Quarantine Requirement for Entry Through Two Greek Mainland Borders

The Greek government has announced a seven-day quarantine requirement for travelers arriving to Greece through the Krystallopygi and Kakavia mainland borders.

Greek Vacationers Screened for Covid-19 at Piraeus, Rafina Ports

The Athens Medical Association and Attica Region health experts on Sunday conducted over 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina.

Athens Sprays Streets to Curb Coronavirus Spread

The Municipality of Athens will disinfect the city’s streets and squares in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 as hundreds of Athenians return from their holidays.

ELSTAT: Q2 Turnover Down 94.3% for Greek Accommodation Services

Hit hard by Covid-19, Greece’s accommodation services providers recorded a 94.3 percent drop in revenues in the second quarter of 2020.

New Covid-19 Security Guidance for Airports by ACI World

ACI World has published guidance, in collaboration with Deloitte, for airports to implement at security screening checkpoints as they prepare to restart operations.

Travel Bloggers Greece Returns to Travel and Explores Argolida

Travel Bloggers Greece spent four days in Argolida to explore the destination's tourism options and highlight local attractions, nature and cuisine.

Sabre Extends Distribution Agreement with United Airlines

Sabre Corporation has extended its global distribution agreement with United Airlines to provide travel agents access to the airline's content globally through the Sabre travel marketplace.

Greece Announces Extra Covid-19 Measures as Infections Rise

Greece has announced a series of new precautionary measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, including extra restrictions for the islands of Paros and Antiparos.

Greece Requires Negative Covid-19 Test for Entry from Israel

All travelers entering Greece from Israel as of August 17 will be obliged to present a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival.

Greece Air Passenger Traffic Down by 74.3% in Jan-July 2020

Traffic through Greek airports dropped by 74.3%, due to Covid-19, in the first seven months of the year to 9 million passengers against 34.7 million in 2019.

Greek PM Urges Youth to Take Heed of Covid-19 Precautions

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is urging the country’s youth to practice social distancing and mask-wearing in order to keep Covid-19 at bay.

Greek Covid-19 Curfew for Bars and Restaurants Extends to Athens

Greece's overnight curfew for bars and restaurants, imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19, will extend to businesses in Athens.

Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed on Paros and Antiparos Islands

The Greek government has imposed restrictions on the islands of Paros and Antiparos to curb the spread of the Covid-19.

IATA Data Shows Qatar Airways Carried Most Passengers and Cargo in June

Qatar Airways’ operations in June accounted for 8.1% of international passenger traffic and 6.8% of air cargo traffic, according to data from IATA.

Air Passenger Numbers in Europe Expected to Drop by 60% in 2020, Says IATA

IATA expects air passenger numbers in Europe to fall by around 60 percent in 2020, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece: Aviation Directives for Flights from 12 Countries

Greece has released aviation directives with updated information on passenger flights from 12 countries, as part of preventive measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Italy Calls for Covid-19 Testing on Travelers Coming from Greece

Italy's Health Minister Roberto Speranza signed a decree for Covid-19 testing on travelers from Greece, Malta, Spain, and Croatia.