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Covid-19 Case Count Rise in Attica Causes Concern

Greek health experts warn that emergency measures may have to be imposed on Attica due to the recent rise of Covid-19 cases in the region.

Greek Archaeologists Want Museums, Sites to Re-open Safely

The Association of Greek Archaeologists is calling for the re-opening of museums and sites with health protocols and free admission for the first month of operation.

EIB to Fund Small Scale Climate, Social Projects in Greece

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will allocate 200 million euros in funds to accelerate small-scale investments in Greece.

Air France-KLM: Rules for Entry to the Netherlands and France

The Air France-KLM group has released useful information on the Covid-19 health rules that have been announced for entry to the Netherlands and France.

Kos’ Neptune Hotels Resort Receives HolidayCheck Special Award 2021

The Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on the Greek island of Kos has received the HolidayCheck Special Award for 2021.

Travelers from 26 European Countries Barred from Entering the US

Non-US citizens traveling from the UK, Ireland and 26 countries in Europe, including Greece, are not allowed to enter the United States.

Commission Tables More Covid-19 Measures for EU-bound Travelers 

Pre-departure testing and a common European PLF are additional ideas tabled by the Commission in response to safe travel in the Covid-19 era.

Greece, Serbia to Agree on E-Vaccination Certificate Scheme for Travelers

Greece and Serbia are planning to sign an agreement on the mutual recognition of e-vaccination certificates for travel between the two countries.

Greek PM: Return to Normalcy Hinges on Covid-19 Vaccination

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expects Greece to return to normalcy by early summer, provided that the national vaccination strategy proceeds as planned.

Greece has 4-Phase Plan for Vaccination of Greek Island Residents

Greek health authorities are rolling out a four-phase Covid-19 vaccination plan for people on the Greek islands.

Athens Traders Body: Third Covid-19 Lockdown Not an Option

A third national lockdown could be disastrous for the retail market, the Athens Traders Association says, adding that one in two businesses will not survive the Covid-19 crisis.

WTTC: UK’s New Hotel Quarantines Destructive for Tourism

The WTTC warns that new hotel quarantine measures being considered by the UK government would ‘destroy the Travel & Tourism sector as we know it’.

Lufthansa Group to Require Only Medical Masks on Flights

All passengers and crew members of the Lufthansa Group airlines will soon be required to wear only medical masks on flights to/from Germany.

Covid-19: Commission Proposes New Measures on Travel in the EU

The Commission has proposed new measures on travel in the EU that include stricter rules for travelers from areas where there is a higher-risk of Covid-19.

Amadeus Reveals 5 Key Trends to Drive Travel Recovery in post-Covid-19 Era

Travel technology provider Amadeus has revealed five emerging trends expected to drive travel recovery in the post-Covid-19 era.

UNWTO: Tourism Restart Needs Vaccination Certificates, Harmonized Testing Protocols

The UNWTO has called for the safe resumption of international travel in a harmonized way that includes vaccination certificates and testing protocols.

Covid-19 Forces Israel to Ban All Flights

Israel will not be allowing any passenger flights into and out of the country through to January 31.

Athens Municipality to Support Businesses Active in Culture with €7.7 Million

The Municipality of Athens will allocate 7.7 million euros to support businesses active in culture - including museums and theaters - that have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Council Agrees on Mutual Recognition of Covid-19 Test Results Across EU

Member states have agreed on a Council recommendation setting a common framework for the mutual recognition of Covid-19 test results across the EU.

CLIA Announces MSC Cruises’ Pierfrancesco Vago as its New Global Chairman

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, as its new Global Chairman.