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EU Moves Forward with Greece’s Proposal on Digital Green Certificate for Travel

Greece welcomed the EU's proposal for the launch of a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate travel, an idea first tabled in January by the country's PM himself.

Commission Urges EU States to Agree on Common Re-Opening Strategy 

The European Commission has called on member states to endorse a common reopening strategy including the issuing of “green certificates” for safe travel.

Aviation, Travel & Tourism Sectors Welcome EU-wide Digital Green Certificate Idea

The world’s aviation, tourism and travel sectors have warmly welcomed the idea of an EU-wide digital green certificate verifying Covid-19 vaccination.

Greece’s 13 Key Reforms, Investments for Recovery

Energy efficiency and investments in culture, tourism and the agrifood sector are some of Greece's key reforms that will receive funding from the EU’s Covid-19 Recovery Fund.

Ryanair: New Tel Aviv-Santorini Route for Summer 2021

Ryanair on July 3 will launch a new Tel Aviv-Santorini route as part of its Israeli Summer 2021 schedule.

European Commission to Propose Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate for Travel

The European Commission this week will submit its proposal for the establishment of an EU-wide digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate to facilitate safe travel.

Covid-19 Aviation Directives Keep Passenger Traffic Down in Greece

Passenger traffic at Greek airports continued its downward trend in February due to Covid-19 travel restrictions and aviation directives.

Greek Hoteliers, Ministry Discuss Mountain Tourism Development

The Greek Tourism Ministry will set up a special working group to draw up a national strategy for the development of mountain tourism in Greece.

Greece Seeking Ways to Re-open Retail Amid Covid-19 Fatigue

Greece's committee of health experts will convene on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of easing Covid-19 measures and re-opening retail.

WTTC Welcomes $14bn Support Package for US Airlines 

US airlines are set to receive renewed financial backing to tune of the $14 billion after Unites States' lawmakers approved a new payroll assistance package.

ITB Berlin to Run as In-Person Event in 2022

Germany's ITB Berlin travel trade show next year is scheduled to take place as an in-person event in Berlin from 9 to 13 March 2022.

Greece Extends Domestic Flight Restrictions Until March 22

All non-essential travel between Greek prefectures remains prohibited until March 22, according to an updated aviation directive.

Greece will Have a Better Tourism Year in 2021, Says Minister

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told Reuters that he is sure Greece will have a better tourism year than in 2020.

IPK Survey: Strong Interest for Outbound Travel in 2021

Two-thirds of outbound travelers worldwide intend to travel abroad again this year, according to findings of IPK International on travel intentions in 2021.

No Extra Covid-19 Rules for Clean Monday Holiday in Greece

Greek authorities will not impose extra Covid-19 restrictions for the upcoming three-day Clean Monday holiday.

More Areas Go ‘Dark Red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 Map

More areas in Greece have moved to Covid-19 ‘dark red’ level (very high-risk) on the country’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases.

Poll: Many Europeans Support Covid-19 Vaccine Passports

A large proportion of Europeans support or strongly support the introduction of the so-called vaccine passports, according to a poll by Euronews.

Greece to Cover Covid-19 Tests for Company Staff

Companies in Greece with more than 20 employees are now eligible for free rapid testing for Covid-19.

ITB Berlin: Amadeus Calls for Safe Ecosystems for Travelers

Travel technology provider Amadeus has underlined the importance of addressing global passenger health verification needs with technology.

EU and WHO Aiming for Universal Recognition of Health Certificates

The EU and the WHO are working to achieve the universal recognition of digital green certificates that will facilitate travel in the post-Covid-19 era.