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Covid-19: Short-term Rental Operators in Greece Seeking Support

The Greek Property Managers Association is requesting for the government to include Airbnb-style rental operators in a support scheme for businesses impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.

Covid-19: Lockdown Gets Tighter for Five Greek Municipalities

Additional stringent lockdown measures, including a strict curfew, have been imposed on five municipalities in northern Greece to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Covid-19: Greece Takes Part in UNWTO’s Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meeting

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis took part in the first virtual meeting of the Global Tourism Crisis Committee of the UNWTO, launched to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the global tourism sector.

Greek Tourist Guides Call for Inclusion in Covid-1 Aid Scheme

The Greek Tourist Guide Federation is calling on the government to include professional guides in its financial support program aimed at mitigating the repercussions of the coronavirus crisis.

Embassy: Possible Flight Options for Americans in Greece for Travel to the US

The United States Embassy in Athens has informed American citizens in Greece on possible flight options for return to the US due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.

Video on Greece Surfaces on Social Media

A video, which shows the beauties of destination Greece, recently surfaced on social media.

Airbnb to Pay $250 Million to Hosts for Covid-19 Cancellations

Airbnb has announced that it will pay $250 million to hosts all over the world to help cover the cost of Covid-19 cancellations.

Covid-19: Greece Boosts Support Actions for Businesses and Workers

Greece has announced support measures for 800,000 businesses and 1.7 million private-sector employees, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: Travel Agents Request Extension to BSP Payments and Solution to Refunds

Travel sector bodies have requested for IATA to extend the deadline of BSP payments due to decreases in the cash flows of travel agencies.

International Tourist Arrivals Could Drop 20-30% in 2020 Due to Covid-19

International tourist arrivals could drop by 20 to 30% in 2020, when compared with 2019 figures, due to the coronavirus, says the UNWTO.

European Parliament Approves €37bn for Coronavirus-hit Sectors

The European Parliament has voted in favor of making 37 billion euros from EU structural funds available to member countries to tackle the coronavirus crisis.

Covid-19 Lockdown Keeps Greeks at Home for Easter

Greeks will not be taking their Easter holidays in the countryside as is common practice in view of strict measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

European Commission Looks to Keep Air Cargo Flowing

The European Commission has issued guidance to support air cargo operations - including vital shipments of medicines and medical equipment - during the coronavirus crisis.

AmCham Study Reveals Covid-19 Impact on Greek Businesses

Travel disruptions, insecurity and the inability to make business decisions, are the main problems Greek businesses are facing due to Covid-19, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) says.

Covid-19: Σε ΦΕΚ οι όροι για αναστολή συμβάσεων και αποζημιώσεις

Δημοσιεύθηκε σε ΦΕΚ η απόφαση για την αναστολή των συμβάσεων εργασίας και την αποζημίωση ειδικού σκοπού για τους εργαζομένους των επιχειρήσεων που έχουν πληγεί...

Greece Stops Flights from The Netherlands, Imposes Restrictions on Travel from Germany

Greece is temporarily banning all passenger flights arriving from The Netherlands, as well as flights coming from Germany to any Greek destination but Athens.

Covid-19: Deputy Minister Gives Clarifications on Repatriation of Greeks

Only Greek citizens that have very specific reasons to return to Greece are eligible for repatriation, according to the country's Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias.

Covid-19: Greece Announces Measures to Support Coastal Shipping

Greece has announced a series of measures to support Greek coastal shipping, a sector hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Six Greek Airlines Run Into Covid-19 Turbulence

Six Greece-based airlines are calling for immediate financial backing in order to remain above water in view of plummeting traveler flows due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19: Ρυθμίσεις για μεταχρονολογημένες επιταγές και διεύρυνση των ΚΑΔ από το Υπ. Οικονομικών

Το Υπουργείο Οικονομικών ανακοινώνει ρυθμίσεις για την αντιμετώπιση του ζητήματος των μεταχρονολογημένων επιταγών και τη διεύρυνση των μέτρων στήριξης και σε επιχειρήσεις που έχουν ΚΑΔ δευτερεύουσας δραστηριότητας και πλήττονται από την εξά...