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Tourism Minister Tells CNN he’s Proud of How Greece Reopened to Visitors

Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told CNN that he is proud of how Greece reopened to tourism, given the difficult conditions due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Posted On 03 Sep 2020

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Covid-19: Greek Shipping Minister Says Safety at Sea Effective

Safety at sea has been effective thanks to the implementation of Covid-19 health protocols, according to Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

Posted On 03 Sep 2020

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Greek Economy Shrinks by 15.2% in Q2

Greece saw its GDP plunge by 15.2% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same period a year ago, affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to ELSTAT.

Posted On 03 Sep 2020

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Greece Steps Up Number of Daily Covid-19 Tests

Greece has improved its position in the world ranking regarding the number of Covid-19 tests conducted daily per 1 million residents.

Posted On 03 Sep 2020

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Passenger Traffic Still Down at Athens Airport Due to Covid-19

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) in August was below the respective 2019 levels by 60.4%, amounting to some 1.2 million passengers.

Posted On 03 Sep 2020

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WHO Praises Athens for Protecting the Vulnerable During Covid-19 Pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Athens for the measures taken to protect the city's vulnerable groups during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 03 Sep 2020

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Rescheduled Athens Half Marathon 2020 Cancelled Due to Covid-19

The 2020 edition of the Athens Half Marathon, which was rescheduled to take place on September 20, has been officially cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Posted On 03 Sep 2020

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Most Covid-19 Cases in Greece Not from Inbound Tourism

Most of Greece's Covid-19 cases have resulted from non-compliance with health and safety regulations and not from inbound tourism, according to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Posted On 02 Sep 2020

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Tourism Minister: Greece Doing Best to Protect Visitors and Locals

Greece is doing everything in its power to ensure the safety of the traveling public and of residents, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told BBC Radio4.

Posted On 02 Sep 2020

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Photo source: Sheremetyevo International Airport

Greece Reopens to Russian Tourists with Negative Covid-19 Test Results

Greece will open its borders to Russian citizens under certain conditions as of September 7, according to a government decision.

Posted On 02 Sep 2020

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Scotland Places Greece on Covid-19 Quarantine List

Starting from Thursday, September 3, travelers arriving to Scotland from Greece will be required to quarantine for 14 days.

Posted On 02 Sep 2020

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Greek Conference Organizers Say Covid-19 Measures an ‘Obstacle‘

Greece’s meetings and events organizers are concerned that constantly changing measures to address the coronavirus pandemic will further impact the sector.

Posted On 02 Sep 2020

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Greece Issues New Aviation Guidelines for Travel

Greece's aviation authority has issued new guidelines in effect through to September 15 at midnight, applying to the traveling public.

Posted On 01 Sep 2020

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Eurostat: Greece Unemployment at 17% in May

Greece’s jobless rate increased from 15.7 percent in April 2020 to 17 percent in May, according to the latest data released by Eurostat.

Posted On 01 Sep 2020

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Greek Funding Scheme for Small Enterprises Accepting Applications

A Greek government support program funding small and very small enterprises is now accepting applications.

Posted On 01 Sep 2020

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Moody’s: Greece’s Debt Durable Despite Tourism Decline

Despite the slowdown in tourism and the far-reaching repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic, Greece’s debt remains durable, Moody's Investors Service said in a report.

Posted On 31 Aug 2020

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