Covid-19

Archaeological sites throughout Greece have reopened their gates, following a two-month shutdown as part of the government’s measures to fight Covid-19.

The suspension of all cruise activity for two months, due to Covid-19-related restrictions, is expected to lead to 78 million euros in lost revenue for Greece, says the Piraeus Chamber …

As European countries begin to ease their lockdown restrictions, some travelers are already looking at the potential of a holiday in Greece during Q3, according to Sojern.

Addressing the Covid-19 crisis is among the top priorities of Greece as Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the second half of 2020.

The EU is encouraging the voluntary use of virus-tracing apps so that citizens can be warned of a potential Covid-19 infection when they travel.

Aiming promote Greece as a safe tourism destination, Mouzenidis Group is launching a series of Facebook live events in English under the title: #OlaKala (everything is fine).

Emirates, as of May 21, will operate scheduled flight services to nine destinations including London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Chicago, Toronto and Sydney.

“Rhodes remains one of the most popular and safest tourist destinations in the world,” says the island’s Vice Mayor of Tourism Konstantinos S. Taraslias.

Greece has announced new health protocols to ensure that travel by rail and on buses is carried out as safely as possible during the post-Covid-19 period.

Greece has announced new rules to ensure that air travel is carried out as safely as possible for passengers and crew, during the post-Covid-19 period.

Greece has announced measures for the safe operation of ferries throughout the country during the post-Covid-19 period, to take effect from Monday, May 18.

Greece will open its shopping malls on May 18, as part of the third stage of easing lockdown measures taken to limit the spread of Covid-19.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has announced that the temporary ban on flights between Greece and seven countries has been extended.

Greece has announced new measures for the safe operation of pleasure boats in the country during the post-Covid-19 period, to take effect from Monday, May 18.

Tourist guides in Greece have been informed on rules to follow when giving guided tours at archaeological sites and museums in the country during the post-Covid-19 period.

The Tourism Ministry is aiming for all destinations in Greece to welcome tourists once the Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted.

The Greek Health Ministry is drawing up an action plan to meet the potential health needs of tourists on the Greek islands and at mainland destinations in the aftermath of …

The Culture Ministry has released a video that highlights some of Greece’s most symbolic archaeological sites, which will reopen on May 18.

The WTTC is urging EU member states to “carefully” reflect before deciding whether travel arrivals, once borders are open, need to self-isolate.

Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia have created the first “travel bubble” or corridor among Baltic countries, allowing EU residents to move freely from one country to the other.