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Greek Archaeologists Want Museums, Sites to Re-open Safely

The Association of Greek Archaeologists is calling for the re-opening of museums and sites with health protocols and free admission for the first month of operation.

EIB to Fund Small Scale Climate, Social Projects in Greece

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will allocate 200 million euros in funds to accelerate small-scale investments in Greece.

Air France-KLM: Rules for Entry to the Netherlands and France

The Air France-KLM group has released useful information on the Covid-19 health rules that have been announced for entry to the Netherlands and France.

Travelers from 26 European Countries Barred from Entering the US

Non-US citizens traveling from the UK, Ireland and 26 countries in Europe, including Greece, are not allowed to enter the United States.

Commission Tables More Covid-19 Measures for EU-bound Travelers 

Pre-departure testing and a common European PLF are additional ideas tabled by the Commission in response to safe travel in the Covid-19 era.

Greece, Serbia to Agree on E-Vaccination Certificate Scheme for Travelers

Greece and Serbia are planning to sign an agreement on the mutual recognition of e-vaccination certificates for travel between the two countries.

Greek PM: Return to Normalcy Hinges on Covid-19 Vaccination

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expects Greece to return to normalcy by early summer, provided that the national vaccination strategy proceeds as planned.

WTTC: UK’s New Hotel Quarantines Destructive for Tourism

The WTTC warns that new hotel quarantine measures being considered by the UK government would ‘destroy the Travel & Tourism sector as we know it’.

Covid-19: Commission Proposes New Measures on Travel in the EU

The Commission has proposed new measures on travel in the EU that include stricter rules for travelers from areas where there is a higher-risk of Covid-19.

UNWTO: Tourism Restart Needs Vaccination Certificates, Harmonized Testing Protocols

The UNWTO has called for the safe resumption of international travel in a harmonized way that includes vaccination certificates and testing protocols.

Covid-19 Forces Israel to Ban All Flights

Israel will not be allowing any passenger flights into and out of the country through to January 31.

Council Agrees on Mutual Recognition of Covid-19 Test Results Across EU

Member states have agreed on a Council recommendation setting a common framework for the mutual recognition of Covid-19 test results across the EU.

Greece’s 7-day Quarantine Rule for Air Arrivals Extended to February 8

Greece is extending the mandatory 7-day quarantine rule for all international travelers arriving by air, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

Greece Eases Some Covid-19 Lockdown Rules, Keeps Movement Restrictions in Place

Greece from January 25 will ease a few Covid-19 lockdown measures but keep movement-related restrictions in place.

EU Leaders Fail to Agree on Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate

The EU has not reached a decision on a unified approach to movement of individuals in the Covid-19 era, which would help restart the economy and facilitate travel.

EU Proposes ‘Dark Red’ Covid Zones, Stricter Travel Controls

EU leaders are proposing the designation as “dark red” of Covid-19 hot spots from which travel would be discouraged.

Biden: All Travelers Arriving in US will Need to Quarantine

US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that includes a quarantine requirement for all travelers entering America.

Greece’s Revenue from Travel Receipts Drops 76.3% in Jan-Nov

With tourism heavily impacted in 2020 by the Covid-19 pandemic, Greece’s revenue from travel receipts dropped to 4.24 billion euros during January-November.

Covid-19: Greece May Take Additional Measures to Support Tourism

The Greek government may take further actions to support the country's tourism sector in the near future, according to Labor Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.

Greek PM Explains: Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate ‘Not a Travel Passport’

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis explains that his proposed EU-wide Covid-19 vaccination certificate is not a "travel passport" and will not stand in the way of free movement.