Covid-19 Support on national & EU level

The unemployment benefits of the seasonal workers in Greece’s tourism sector will be extended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The EU has agreed with the request of airlines to temporarily waive a “use it or lose it” rule on slot requirements, due to the major impact of Covid-19.

A package of relief measures for all coronavirus-hit businesses in Greece – that includes the suspension of tax contribution payments – has been announced by the government.

Greece’s next set of measures to support the economy from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak will focus on the tourism sector.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will propose to his EU counterparts a plan to boost tourism demand as part of measures taken to safeguard the industry after the coronavirus health …

The Hellenic Bank Association has announced that it is suspending the repayments of performing business loans at least until September 30.

Transport and tourism are among the severely affected sectors in the EU that are to receive liquidity support to tackle the economic impact of the coronavirus.

ECTAA has applauded the European Commission’s acknowledgement of the immense damages the coronavirus outbreak has caused to the travel and tourism industry.

The European Commission announced the set up of a 37-billion-euro fund to help member states boost their economies due to the coronavirus outbreak.

A Crisis Management Team created by the Greek Tourism Ministry to monitor the coronavirus outbreak in Greece, has been put in full gear.

Suspending the “stayover tax”, imposed on hotels, is among 10 proposals tabled by the Economic Chamber of Greece in view of the coronavirus’ impact on Greece’s economy.

The European Commission is looking to suspend airport slot EU regulations for airlines, due to the major impact the coronavirus outbreak is having on the aviation industry.

Greek businesses will benefit from a new 500 million euros EIB investment scheme aimed to strengthen innovation, competitiveness and entrepreneurship.

The ministries of economy, development and tourism are examining a series of measures to support business owners in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak.