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Italy’s Health Minister Roberto Speranza signed a decree for Covid-19 testing on travelers from Greece, Malta, Spain, and Croatia.

Greece will not open its borders for nationals from outside the European Union, with the exception of citizens from 11 countries.

Greek authorities have announced nine relief actions for the residents of central Evia, which was recently devastated by flash floods.

The cancelation of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), due to Covid-19, has prompted the reaction of stakeholders.

The Greek Environment Ministry has suspended the issuance of new building permits for tourist facilities on plots of land outside planning zones on Mykonos and Santorini.

The Hellenic Police will step up patrols on roads ahead of the August 15 holiday, when mass departures of Greeks from cities to home villages or islands take place.

Costa Cruises is planning to restart its operations with the Costa Deliziosa on September 6, which will offer weekly cruises from Trieste to Greek destinations.

The Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on the Greek island of Kos, is among the winners of the annual Travelers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor.

Greek tourism business employers impacted by Covid-19 will still be able in August and September to suspend employee contracts.

Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants.

More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport.

A 202-berth marina, part of the Elounda Hills tourism project to go up on Crete, has received the go-ahead following a joint ministerial decision.

MSC Cruises announced that it will soon resume cruises in the Mediterranean with Greek destinations included in its itineraries.

Triparound, a Greek travel-planning startup company, recently raised additional funding of $800,000 from a team of Greek and international angel investors.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the state would support tourism sector employees who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

All travelers entering Greece from Malta as of August 12 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for Covid-19 upon arrival.

Greece and Egypt have entered into a maritime agreement that defines the Exclusive Economic Zones in the Eastern Mediterranean between the two countries.

The US State Department has issued a new advisory for Greece urging its citizens to reconsider plans for travel due to increasing cases of Covid-19.

The development of two new golf courses at Costa Navarino in Messinia, stretching over 150 hectares at Navarino Hills, is progressing according to schedule.

The ultra-luxury hospitality complex of Cavo Mare is open and welcoming guests to its safe nine luxury villas on the island of ​​Zakynthos.