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Europe’s Airlines Looking to Win Back Travelers with Lower Fares

In an attempt to win back reluctant travelers due to Covid-19, Europe’s airline companies are bringing down their rates for September through to December.

Study: CEOs Redefining Priorities After Covid-19 Shock

The lingering uncertainty which has resulted from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced CEOs in Greece and abroad to redefine future priorities, a KPMG study reveals.

FinMin: Greek Economy Can Brave a Second Lockdown if Needed

Greece’s economy can endure a possible second lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 if necessary, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

Greek PM Mulls Tighter Covid-19 Measures for Athens – Attica

Additional restrictions in the wider Athens area to curb the spread of Covid-19 may be implemented in the coming days, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece Calls for Joint Covid-19 Health Protocols at UNWTO Meeting

Coordinated actions and common Covid-19 health protocols are vital to enable safe travel in Europe, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

OECD: Better Outlook but Covid-19 Risks and Uncertainty Still High

The OECD has revised its outlook for 2020, predicting a smaller recession of the global economy and slightly greater potential for growth.

Covid-19: Greek Shipping Minister Says Safety at Sea Effective

Safety at sea has been effective thanks to the implementation of Covid-19 health protocols, according to Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

Tourism Minister: Greece Doing Best to Protect Visitors and Locals

Greece is doing everything in its power to ensure the safety of the traveling public and of residents, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told BBC Radio4.

Scotland Places Greece on Covid-19 Quarantine List

Starting from Thursday, September 3, travelers arriving to Scotland from Greece will be required to quarantine for 14 days.

Greece Issues New Aviation Guidelines for Travel

Greece's aviation authority has issued new guidelines in effect through to September 15 at midnight, applying to the traveling public.

Moody’s: Greece’s Debt Durable Despite Tourism Decline

Despite the slowdown in tourism and the far-reaching repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic, Greece’s debt remains durable, Moody's Investors Service said in a report.

Cardiff-bound TUI Flight from Zakynthos Advised to Quarantine

Passengers on board a TUI flight from Zakynthos to Cardiff were advised to self-isolate after seven people tested positive for Covid-19.

EU Joins COVAX Initiative for Equal Access to Covid-19 Vaccine

The European Commission said it would be contributing 400 million euros to the COVAX initiative for equal access to affordable Covid-19 vaccines.

Insurer AXA Lists Greece Among Top Countries for Quarantine-free Travel

Greece has been listed as one of the best countries for travelers who do not want to undergo self-isolation, according to insurer AXA Gulf.

Greece on Heightened Alert as Covid-19 Cases Rise

Greece is preparing to take even stricter measures, including mandatory face masks at all times, as rising Covid-19 cases cause concern.

Zakynthos Hoteliers Eager to Plan for 2021

Zakynthos hoteliers and Ionian Islands Governor Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou recently discussed the viability of tourist enterprises, the operation of Navagio Beach and Covid-19.

UK Keeps Greece on ‘Safe List’ for Travel

Britain has kept Greece on its "quarantine-free" list of countries to and from which travelers can enter the UK without a mandatory 14-day isolation.

Athens Hotels 7-month Occupancy Down by 49.2% Due to Covid-19

Athens hotels suffered a major blow due to Covid-19 in the first seven months of the year, marking a 49.2 percent decline in occupancy rates.

Study: Coronavirus Affecting Leisure Travel More

Leisure travel appears to be among the hardest-hit segments with business travel the least affected by the coronavirus pandemic, a study reveals.

Greece Takes Action to Prevent Second Wave of Covid-19

Greece is bracing for what seems to be an imminent second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic after a surge in cases this month.