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Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis taking part in the Quadrilateral Summit of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia.

Bulgaria Looks Towards Greece and Serbia for Quarantine-free Travel

Bulgaria recently held discussions with Greece and Serbia on lifting restrictions and allowing quarantine-free travel between the three countries.

Posted On 21 May 2020

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European Council Approves SURE Job Safety Net

The European Council has approved the SURE scheme, a temporary emergency support instrument that will help member states protect jobs and thus employees.

Posted On 20 May 2020

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European Tourism Manifesto Supports Coordinated Return to EU Travel

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance is calling on national governments to introduce harmonised health protocols to enable travel in the new post-Covid-19 reality.

Posted On 20 May 2020

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Greek PM to Announce Actions Aimed at Saving the Tourism Year

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce on Wednesday, the government’s action plan aimed at salvaging the 2020 tourism year in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Posted On 19 May 2020

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Greek Tourism Minister Says Social Distancing Key to Safe Holidays

Social distancing is here to stay for both Greeks and visitors, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told the BBC’s The Coronavirus Newscast podcast.

Posted On 19 May 2020

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Germany, France Table €500bn EU Covid-19 Recovery Fund Idea

Germany and France have proposed the creation of a recovery fund worth 500 billion euros, to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the EU economy.

Posted On 19 May 2020

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Germany Wants Global Travel Ban to be Lifted by June 14

Germany is aiming for the worldwide travel ban to be lifted on June 14 and replaced by a travel advisory that would inform of which destinations were open to visitors.

Posted On 18 May 2020

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ESM Credit Line Now Open, Greece Could Save up to €800m

Greece could save up to 800 million euros in interest rates over the next decade, if it chooses to use the European Stability Mechanism's (ESM) credit line.

Posted On 18 May 2020

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EU Calls for Voluntary Use of Virus-tracing Apps to Fight Covid-19

The EU is encouraging the voluntary use of virus-tracing apps so that citizens can be warned of a potential Covid-19 infection when they travel.

Posted On 18 May 2020

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Greece Works on Plan for Island, Mainland Health Coverage

The Greek Health Ministry is drawing up an action plan to meet the potential health needs of tourists on the Greek islands and at mainland destinations in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 15 May 2020

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Baltic States Launch EU’s First ‘Travel Bubble’ Allowing Free Movement

Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia have created the first “travel bubble” or corridor among Baltic countries, allowing EU residents to move freely from one country to the other.

Posted On 15 May 2020

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Survey: Travelers Say No to Quarantine Measures on Arrival

Post-Covid-19 quarantine measures on arrival would further damage confidence in air travel, according to a survey by IATA.

Posted On 14 May 2020

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Greece Says Safety of Visitors and Hosts a Top Priority

Enabling travel without endangering the lives of holidaymakers is of utmost importance for Greece, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during an interview on BBC World News,

Posted On 14 May 2020

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Airlines, Travel Agents Say EU Covid-19 Guidelines for Vouchers are ‘Confusing’

Europe’s airlines and travel agents said that the Commission's recommendations for travel in Covid-19 times are confusing, unclear and non-binding.

Posted On 14 May 2020

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Germany Gradually Eases Covid-19 Border Controls

In an attempt to facilitate travel and restart tourism, Germany said it would be easing Covid-19 border restrictions in the coming period reopening first for Luxembourg on May 15.

Posted On 14 May 2020

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Greece Health Expert Sets Summer Covid-19 Rules

Lab tests, hygiene rules, social distancing and protecting vulnerable groups are at the center of the Greek Health Ministry's Covid-19 plan for the summer 2020.

Posted On 13 May 2020

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Israelis Serious About Developing Stronger Tourism Ties with Greece

Israelis are keen on developing stronger tourism ties with Greece through a series of joint actions and promotional initiatives, a report says.

Posted On 13 May 2020

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TUI Ready for Travel but Needs to Cut Costs

TUI is ready to resume travel activities and due to the Covid-19 crisis has decided to move ahead with a global realignment of its plan and to cut costs.

Posted On 13 May 2020

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