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Covid-19 Hits Greek Tourism Industry Full Force, Says ICAP Study

Greece’s tourism industry has felt the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic and is expected to record losses of up to 66%, according to an ICAP study.

Covid-19 Drives Greece Travel Receipts Down by 73.9% in September

The ongoing Covid-19 health crisis drove inbound traffic to Greece down by 73.9% and travel receipts by 71.4% year-on-year in September.

Greece to Remain in Lockdown, Efforts Made to ‘Save Christmas’

Greece's government and health authorities expect the country's second lockdown to continue into December, as Covid-19 is still spreading faster than the allowable rate.

EU Solidarity Fund: Parliament Approves €823m in Aid for Eight Member States

Greece is among the countries that will receive aid from the EU Solidarity Fund due to the public health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020.

Qantas to Require Covid-19 Vaccination on All Int’l Flights

Pre-flight Covid-19 vaccination will be a “necessity” for passengers wishing to fly internationally with Qantas, according to the airline’s CEO.

Greece in Process of Forming 10-year Strategic Plan for Tourism

Greece is in the process of putting a 10-year strategic plan for tourism in place following its performance as a safe destination in summer 2020.

Greek Q3 Hotel, F&B Services Turnover Hit Hard by Covid-19

Greek hotel and F&B services providers saw turnover plunge in the third quarter of the year, hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis.

Greek Tourism’s Theoharis and Konsolas Enter Precautionary Quarantine

Greece's tourism minister, Harry Theoharis, and deputy minister, Manos Konsolas, have gone into quarantine after meeting with a ministry associate who later tested positive for Covid-19.

Air Travel in Greece to Face Disruption Nov 25-26 Due to Strike Action

Greece’s air traffic control personnel and electronic engineers have announced work stoppages on November 25 and a 24-hour strike on November 26.

IATA to Launch Digital Travel Health Pass to Help Reopen Borders Safely

IATA is in the final development phase of its Travel Pass, a digital health pass designed to support the safe reopening of borders in the Covid-19 era.

Europeans: Covid-19 ‘Uncertainty’ Requires Stronger Actions by EU

European citizens are calling for more EU competence, funds and far-reaching actions to address the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19: Greece Tightens Land Border Entry Restrictions, Announces New Rules

Authorities have announced new restrictions for crossing Greece's land borders in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

EU Cooperates with EASA to Launch Common PLF for Safe Arrivals

The EU is cooperating with EASA to launch a first pilot version of a common digital PLF to ensure safe arrivals for member states in Covid-19 times.

Athens Backs Businesses with €1m in Support Actions

In efforts to keep businesses hit by the Covid-19 pandemic afloat, the Municipality of Athens has announced the first round of support actions worth 1 million euros.

Greece to Carry Out Rapid Covid-19 Tests at Border Crossings in the North

Health authorities will carry out rapid Covid-19 tests at several of Greece's northern border crossings to curb the spread of the virus in the country.

Greece Announces Covid-19 Vaccination Plan

Free Covid-19 vaccination will be possible at 1,018 points across Greece, once the first effective drugs are made available, according to Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Commission Commends Greece, Paves Way for €767m Tranche

The European Commission commended Greece for moving ahead with reform commitments, and said it would proceed with the release of a new tranche of debt relief.

Europe’s Aviation Bodies Commit to Reach Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050

Over 20 European aviation associations have come together and announced a joint commitment to work with policy makers to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines to Cut Free Snacks in Economy Class

As of spring 2021, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines will stop serving complimentary snacks to its economy class passengers on short and medium-haul routes.

European Commission Recommends Use of Rapid Antigen Tests for Covid-19

The Commission is pushing for the use of Covid-19 rapid antigen tests in efforts to ensure a common approach and more efficient testing strategies across the EU.