Covid-19 Support on national & EU level

One by one European countries announce harsher measures – including full lockdowns -in efforts to contain the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Greek tourism enterprises operating buses have welcomed the approval of 20 million euros in aid to cover Covid-19-related losses in July and August.

Keeping borders open and increasing rapid Covid-19 testing and tracing are at the top of the agenda of EU leaders.

The European Commission is preparing to launch a common EU digital Passenger Locator Form (PLF) as one of its measures to facilitate safe travel in the post-Covid-19 era.

Τhe European Commission has announced an additional set of actions to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, save lives and strengthen the internal market’s resilience.

The European Commission recently issued a 17-billion-euro inaugural social bond under the EU SURE instrument to help protect jobs and keep people in work.

Greece is calling for the implementation of rapid testing for Covid-19 at all European airports in order to enable travel and ensure the safety of travelers.

The European Commission has presented a strategy with key steps that EU countries should take into consideration for their Covid-19 vaccination plans.

Greece has forwarded proposals to the European Commission for the implementation of Covid-19 measures to restore safe travel.

Greece has revised regulations on refund claims for bookings of airlines, ferries, yachts, hotels and travel packages that were canceled due to Covid-19.

Greece has joined the rescEU medical equipment reserve program, building up stocks of critical medical supplies to confront the coronavirus pandemic.

Greece will receive some 2.7 billion euros in financial support from the EU’s SURE program that aims to protect jobs at risk amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

The European Commission presented its 2021 Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy that includes a set of goals to be met through the use of 672.5 billion euros in financial aid.

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

The residents of 28 small and remote Greek islands are now exempt from paying the unified property tax (ENFIA) from 2020 onwards, the Finance Ministry has announced.

The European Commission intends to extend the suspension of EU regulations on airport slots for the 2020/2021 winter season, until 27 March 2021.

Greek destinations, where strict Covid-19 measures have been imposed, will receive extra exposure in the country’s tourism promotion program in 2021.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced new government measures to further support Greece’s businesses and workers from the impact of the Covid-19 crisis.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be in Thessaloniki on September 12 to present the government’s 12-month plan to support the country’s society, workers and businesses.

The Greek government will further cushion the blow from the Covid-19 pandemic with a new package of economic measures amounting to 10 billion euros.