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Greece Covid-19 Study Reveals Fear, Insecurity, Pessimism

Fear, insecurity, and pessimism are common among Greeks during the Covid-19 era, according to key findings of a study by diaNEOsis.

Rhodes to Welcome Dutch Tourists First for Travel Trial

The Greek island of Rhodes is ready to welcome its first tourists on April 12 as part of a test project run by a Dutch tour operator.

WTTC: Tourism’s Route to Recovery Must Start by June

Jobs and GDP contribution lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic could return by 2022 if travel is resumed by June this year, says research by the WTTC.

Greece and Serbia Sign Tourism Agreement to Restart Travel

The tourism ministers of Greece and Serbia have agreed to boost cooperation to counter the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on the tourist flow between the two countries.

Greece Does Not Rule Out Welcoming Tourists Before May

Greece is keen on welcoming tourists ahead of the scheduled opening to tourism in May.

Greece Announces New €1bn Covid-19 Relief to Shield Jobs

Greece announced a new 1-billion-euro round of Covid-19 support aimed at keeping impacted businesses above water and jobs in place.

Opening Retail Crucial for Greece’s post-Covid Recovery

Greek authorities are seeking ways to re-open retail in an attempt to get the ailing economy going setting a tentative April 5 date.

Greece Extends ‘Only Essential Travel’ Rule for Domestic Flights

Greek authorities are still allowing only essential domestic travel between all airports in Greece, according to an updated aviation directive.

Greece Laying Groundwork for Return of Serbian Tourists in 2021

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is on an official visit to Serbia to lay the groundwork for Greece to welcome back Serbian tourists for the 2021 season.

Greek Tourism Workers to Test for Covid-19 Every Week

Tourism workers in Greece are among those that will have to test for the coronavirus once a week, as part of the government's Covid-19 self-testing scheme to begin in April.

Covid-19 Health Protocols for Greek Tourism in the Pipeline

A set of finalized Covid-19 health protocols for Greece's tourism sector is expected to be announced in the coming period.

Covid-19: Greek Health Experts Put Re-opening of Retail, Schools High on Agenda

Greece's Covid-19 committee of health experts, in their next meeting, will discuss the re-opening of retail and schools, as well as allowing movement between municipalities.

Greece Announces Covid-19 Self-testing Strategy to Identify Asymptomatic Cases

The Greek government will soon launch a Covid-19 self-testing scheme, which will aim to detect asymptomatic cases and help control the spread of the coronavirus.

Greece’s Rooms to Let Eligible for Shoreline Use

An amendment to a shoreline use law now gives rooms to let the right to use beaches for the placement of umbrellas and recliners for public use.

EU Recovery Fund Approval in Germany Halted

Hours after its approval by German lawmakers, a 750-billion-euro EU Covid-19 recovery fund was temporarily blocked by the German Constitutional Court.

Protecting Tourists a Priority for Over 100 Governments

More than 100 countries, alongside international organizations and leading business groups, have agreed to adopt harmonized standards for assisting tourists caught up in emergency situations.

Tourism Minister Explains How Greece will Open to Tourists

Greece this year will allow entrance to tourists that have either been vaccinated against Covid-19, have recovered from the virus or have a negative PCR test result.

Greece Lifts Covid-19 Quarantine Rule for Vaccinated Israeli Tourists

Travelers from Israel that have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will not need to quarantine after arriving in Greece, according to a new aviation directive.

EU Pushes for June Launch of Digital Green Certificate for Travel

The EU has decided for the Digital Green Certificate proposal to be taken forward as a matter of urgency in order for it to be in force by June.

UK’s PM Aiming to Give Update on International Travel in April

UK PM Boris Johnson has warned against non-essential travel due to a spike in Covid-19 cases and is aiming to give an update on the matter in April.