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Greece Sets post-Covid-19 Operation Rules for Open-air Cinemas, Sites, Museums

The Culture Ministry has set a series of Covid-19 safe-distancing rules that will apply to outdoor cinemas, museums and archaeological sites in Greece.

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Extends Ban on Private Pleasure Boats Until May 18

Greece has extended its ban concerning the arrival of private pleasure boats in its ports, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek CEOs: Too Early to Assess Covid-19 Impact

It’s too early to assess the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy but jobs are more likely to be retained, according to Greek CEOs.

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

European Commission Raises €7.4 Billion in Pledges to Fight Covid-19

The European Commission has raised 7.4 billion euros from donors worldwide, during the Coronavirus Global Response pledging event that began on May 4.

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece’s Elafonissos Targets Experiential Travelers

Elafonissos has launched a new promotional campaign that has a focus on its natural heritage, in an aim to attract Greek and foreign experiential travelers.

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Qatar Airways Aims to Rebuild Network to 80 Destinations by End of June

Qatar Airways will begin a phased approach to expand its network, initially to 52 destinations by the end of May and to 80 in June.

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Celestyal Supports Greece’s Vulnerable Groups, Healthcare Professionals

Celestyal Cruises is supporting Greece’s local communities and healthcare professionals in their efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

KLM Slowly Restores European Network, Makes Masks Mandatory on Flights

KLM announced that it will gradually begin restoring its European network and that it is making face masks compulsory on board.

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19 to Hurt Greece the Most in the EU

The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on Greece is expected to be large due to the importance of tourism in the country, says the European Commission.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Dionysiou Aeropagitou Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP

Greece – Cyprus – Israel Consider ‘Safe Tourism Zone’ Idea

Greece, Cyprus and Israel are examining the creation of a “safe tourism zone” in view of the fact that they have managed to successfully contain the spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek Hoteliers Concerned About post-Covid-19 Reality

Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the government to set clear regulations concerning health protocols so that facilities can return to business in the post-Covid-19 era.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19 Put EU in Deepest Economic Recession in its History, Says Commission

The European Union has entered the deepest economic recession in its history, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the European Commission's Spring 2020 Economic Forecast.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Germany, France Not Eager to Re-start Travel

Germany and France believe that it is “too soon” to allow holidays, adding that a good time to reassess would be mid-June, depending on how the Covid-19 pandemic evolves.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Covid-19: IATA Says No to Leaving Airlines’ Middle Seats Empty

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it does not support mandating Covid-19 social distancing measures that would leave the middle seats of air carriers empty.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece-Cyprus Travel Agents Join Forces to Reignite Tourism After Covid-19

Travel agents of Greece and Cyprus are assessing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their tourism sectors, in an aim to draw up a common strategy to restart the sector.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Photo source: AIA / © Thomas Gerasopoulos

Covid-19: Traffic at Athens Airport Hits Rock Bottom in April

Athens International Airport (AIA) saw traffic in April 2020 hit “rock bottom”, being 98.9% below the respective 2019 levels due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Air France: Masks Compulsory on All Flights as of May 11

Air France will be asking its customers to wear a mask throughout their journey as of May 11, in efforts to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Minoan Lines: Special Ticket Discount for Greece’s ICU Medical Staff

In an act of solidarity and gratitude, Minoan Lines announced that it is offering a special ticket discount to the ICU medical staff of Greece’s 13 Covid-19 referral hospitals.

Posted On 06 May 2020

, By GTP editing team