Covid-19 Government measures

People wanting to attend conferences, exhibitions and trade fairs in Greece will now need to have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate.

Greece is examining the possibility of extending mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for other professional groups, expecting a surge in cases in the fall.

Alternate Development Minister Yannis Tsakiris has announced that the first funds to tourism enterprises seeking support will be released in early September.

Greek authorities have announced emergency Covid-19 restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, and extended measures for some areas of Crete.

Greek health authorities have announced new Covid-19 rules for admission to indoor spaces and testing requirements to take effect on September 13.

Greece is looking to cover lost ground with tourist bookings into September and October, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Greek health authorities expect the number of Covid-19 cases to soar in the autumn and will be announcing new measures next week.

Greek authorities have ordered strict Covid-19 measures for Rethymno, Crete, and extended measures in Chania and Heraklion until August 25, after a spike in coronavirus cases.

An overnight curfew and a music ban will be imposed in Heraklion, Crete, from August 11, to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Greek authorities have imposed a curfew and music ban at the popular destinations of Zakynthos and Chania, Crete, to contain the spread of Covid-19.

A few more Greek islands are reaching ‘red’ Covid-19 status due to a rise in cases, according to Greek infectious disease expert, Haralambos Gogos.

Travelers aged 12-17 can now present a negative Covid-19 self-test to fly domestic to the Greek islands from the mainland.

Greek authorities will boost efforts to crack down on the so-called “corona-parties” held in villas on Mykonos that are said to have fueled Covid-19 spread on the popular island.

Greek authorities have announced that the Covid-19 vaccination platform for children aged 12-15 will open on July 30.

Unvaccinated workers in the tourism and food & beverage sectors in Greece will have to test for Covid-19 twice a week, according to a government decision.

The additional Covid-19 restrictive measures imposed on the island of Mykonos in Greece were lifted on Monday, July 26.

Greek authorities are introducing a new round of Covid-19 incentives and measures including mandatory vaccination for certain groups.

Vaccination against Covid-19 is the key to keeping the country open for tourists, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

The additional restrictive measures on the island of Mykonos, imposed to curb the further spread of Covid-19, are expected to be lifted on Monday, July 26.

Vaccinated tourists from non-EU countries can enter indoor areas of restaurants, cafes and bars in Greece by simply presenting their national vaccination or recovery certificate at the door.