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EU: Bulgaria and Romania to Join Schengen Area Starting with Air and Sea Borders

Bulgaria and Romania are to join the Schengen area, starting with lifting controls at air and sea borders as of March 2024.

EU to Support Greece with €2.25bn for Damages from Deadly Floods

The European Commission will mobilize all available EU resources to support Greece after the disasters caused by Storm Daniel.

Rhodes Wildfires: Ministry Sets Up Hotline for Tourism Bodies, Travel Agents

The Greek Tourism Ministry has set up a help desk on Rhodes to assist tourism bodies and travel agents due to the extreme wildfires on the island.

EU Railway Experts to Visit Athens and Offer Safety Knowhow

Experts from the European Council and the European Union Agency for Railways will be offering Greece knowhow to make its railway safe.

EU Proposes New Rules for Recognition of Parenthood Between Member States

A regulation proposal offering recognition of parenthood between EU member states, was recently adopted by the European Commission.

Greece Exits Enhanced Surveillance, Enters New Era

Greece regained more freedom over its economic policy and entered a new era on August 20, leaving behind the European Union’s enhanced surveillance framework.

100 Cities Participating in EU Mission for Climate-neutral, Smart cities by 2030

Six Greek cities including Athens, are among the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, according to an announcement by the Commission.

Greece Ready to Receive First Payment from NextGenerationEU, Says Commission

Greece has achieved the first 15 milestones in its recovery and resilience plan and is expected to soon receive 3.6 billion euros in funds from NextGenerationEU.

EU Shuts Airspace to Russian Planes, Steps Up Support for Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union is shutting down its airspace for Russians.

The Euro Turns 20, Prepares to Meet New Challenges

The euro turned 20 on January 1 and since its introduction has been adopted by 19 EU countries; become the second most important global currency; and been used by more than 340 million people.

Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months

Greece has shortened the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months.

Covid-19: Global Travel Industry Says ‘Keep Borders Open’

The world’s travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to keep borders open and facilitate travel with vigilance.

Greece Tightens Entry Rules for Arrivals from South Africa Due to New Covid Variant

Greece has introduced restrictions on arrivals from southern Africa due to the appearance of the new Covid variant Omicron.

ECDC Advises Adults to Consider Third Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is advising adults and mainly those over 40 to consider getting a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid-19: 70% of EU Adult Population Fully Vaccinated

The EU has reached a crucial milestone with 70 percent of the adult population now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the European Commission announced.

EU Releases €4bn for Greece to Finance Investments, Reforms

The European Commission has released 4 billion euros in pre-financing to Greece as part of the EU’s post-Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).

EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel is Now Official

The EU has cleared the way for the establishment of the Digital COVID Certificate which is expected to facilitate travel in Europe from July 1.

EU Aims to Make Schengen ‘Largest Free Travel Area in the World’

The European Commission has tabled a strategy aimed at establishing the Schengen zone into the largest free travel area in the world.

EU COVID Travel Pass on Track to be Ready End of June

European Parliament and Council negotiators reached a deal for an EU Digital COVID Certificate to facilitate travel in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Greek PM: EU Covid-19 Travel Certificate Should Go into Effect ‘as Soon as Possible’

Getting the EU’s Covid-19 certificate off the ground as soon as possible in order to facilitate travel is vital, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.