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Greece is getting ready to nominate Mount Olympus for its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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

A bill open for public consultation is expected to pave the way for the popular Navagio Beach on Zakynthos to reopen to the public.

A total of 73,502 new jobs were created in June, up by an additional 35,954 against June 2020 mostly driven by the re-opening of tourism and F&B businesses.

Nursing home caregivers and healthcare providers will be the first groups who will be required by law to get vaccinated as Greece takes urgent steps to address a surge in …

The year ahead will be defined by last-minute bookings and diversification, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during a recent Economist conference held in Athens.

Travel by road in Greece will not require a rapid test but the presentation of a negative Covid-19 self-test is highly recommended, said Greek authorities.

As of July 15, F&B businesses in Greece will be able to download a free app that will check whether health/vaccination info provided by customers is valid.

Greece will re-examine curfews, local lockdowns, mandatory vaccinations and mask wearing as Covid-19 cases soar.

The Greek shipping ministry will be carrying out Covid-19 inspections on board ferries and at ports across the country throughout the summer.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that mobile units would be set up at tourist destinations countrywide to accelerate vaccinations against Covid-19.

Greek authorities are pushing for more vaccinations without ruling out measures after a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant.

Greece announced that starting July 15, entertainment and F&B venues would be divided into Covid-19 vaccinated-only and mixed spaces.

Starting June 16, Greek tourism enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic can apply for a working capital subsidy to help them restart operations.

Greece plans to enhance tourism education and internship programs and establish an English-language educational facility.

The tourism sector can help the Greek economy recover post-Covid-19 in 2021, according to the Center of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE).

Greek authorities are thinking about granting “privileges” to vaccinated residents as an incentive to boost vaccination rates once vaccines are fully available.

Greek authorities announced that a 12.30-5am night curfew will remain in view of slow vaccination rates and the appearance of new strains on Crete.

Vaccinated travelers using ferries to visit the Greek islands will not be required to take Covid-19 tests before boarding, but must fill in a special health form, said Greece’s Shipping …

The findings of a new OECD report send out a message of trust in the prospects of the Greek economy, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.