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Greece Updates Directive for Flights from Sweden, Turkey, Albania, North Macedonia

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has updated a directive on passenger flights to Greece from Sweden, Turkey, Albania and North Macedonia.

Greek Hoteliers Expect 67% Drop in 2020 Turnover

Greek hoteliers are expecting to see their turnover drop by 67% this year with 6.4% opting to remain closed due to lagging demand and lack of liquidity.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Measures on Beaches to End of July

Greece will extend Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of the month and is considering banning local outdoor festivals in August.

EU Unveils 6 Measures to Counter Future Covid-19 Outbreaks

The European Commission has unveiled six measures to strengthen EU health preparedness and counter further possible outbreaks of Covid-19.

HAPCO Joins Global PCO Task Force to Protect Meetings Industry

Greece's HAPCO is one of the eight PCO associations that are part of a Strategic Global Task Force that will connect and share Covid-19-related data and case studies.

Greek PM: Covid-19 Health and Safety Rules Must Be Followed

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for the country's Covid-19 health and safety measures to be followed to the maximum extent.

Greece Mulls Plan B in View of Rising Covid-19 Cases

Should “imported” Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Greece, the government will follow a Plan B that may include stricter measures to curb infection cases.

Covid-19 Leads to €350m in Losses for Athens, Thessaloniki Hotels

Covid-19 has impacted the Greek hotel sector taking a 350-million-euro bite out of revenues for hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki.

What’s Next for Greek Tourism – Minister

Allowing direct flights from Sweden as of July 22 and resuming cruise travel in August are among the next steps of Greek tourism's restart.

Study: Greeks Fear New Austerity Measures Due to Covid-19

Greeks are concerned about the possible introduction of new austerity measures due to Covid-19, a new study has revealed.

Commission: €1.14bn to Support Greece’s Covid-hit SMEs

Approximately 90,000 small- and medium- sized enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into a total of 1.14 billion euros in funds released by the European Commission.

Greece Bans Local ‘Panigyria’ Festivals Until End of July

All local village festivals in Greece, known as "panigyria", have been officially canceled until the end of July to limit the spread of coronavirus cases in the country.

Greece to Consider Opening to Travel from United States

At the end of July and depending on epidemiological data, Greece will consider allowing the entry of travelers from the United States.

British Tourists are Welcome in Greece, Says Minister

"British tourists are welcome in Greece," Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis stated during an interview on UK television.

Air Europa Resumes Athens-Madrid Direct Route Operations

Spanish airline Air Europa will resume its direct route connecting Athens to Madrid as of Thursday, July 16.

Commission Gives Green Light for KLM’s €3.4bn Bailout

The European Commission has approved a 3.4 billion euros Dutch aid measure to KLM to provide urgent liquidity to the company in the context of the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Greece Updates Info for post-Covid-19 Travel

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated important information on travel to Greece in the post-Covid-19 era.

Travelers Entering Greece from Promachonas Border Must Have Negative Covid-19 Test

Travelers entering Greece through Promachonas border station as of July 14 will be obliged to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test result upon arrival.

Covid-19 Fears of Travelers – Survey

The public's willingness to travel is being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching the coronavirus during air travel, according to a survey by IATA.