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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is temporarily suspending its international promotional campaign of Greece due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Greece’s Foreign Ministry has issued guidelines for Greek citizens on travelling in and out of the country, in efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.

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.

The European Commission has proposed a ban on foreign nationals entering the 22-state Schengen open border zone in efforts to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Greek authorities are thinking of banning travel from Germany, France and the UK in efforts to contain the further spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Greek super markets have started implementing tighter safety precautions in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The members of the Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA), which includes owners of Airbnb-style rentals, are offering their properties for free to newly-hired medical staff in need of accommodation.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Greece’s railway service operator Trainose is giving passengers the opportunity to exchange already booked tickets with travel vouchers valid for one year.

Greece has decided additional measures to limit entry to the country in its aim to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Seasonal hotels and resorts in Greece will remain temporarily closed from March 15 until April 30, according to a government decision taken due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Greece has suspended all remaining flights to and from Italy after the government discussed additional measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Greece has tightened its nationwide shutdown further, in response to the rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

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.

Greek health officials have advised vonunerable groups against travel due to COVID-19, while all cultural venues in Greece will remain closed for 15 days.

The Municipality of Athens has suspended the operation of the city’s indoor sports facilities and cultural venues for 15 days, aiming to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Government decisions restricting travel due to the coronavirus pandemic may lead to adverse economic repercussions, IATA warns.

The global travel and tourism industry has strongly reacted to US President Donald Trump’s decision to ban inbound travel from 26 EU countries.

Aiming to reduce further spread of the coronavirus, Cyprus is tightening its borders and prohibiting entry to any citizen – regardless of nationality – who does not fall into specific …

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