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Greece will open to tourism on June 15 in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic with no restrictions on countries but on high-risk airports.

Athens is opening up to cyclists with two new bike routes, according to plans of the Greek Environment Ministry.

All airlines certified in Armenia have been added to the EU Air Safety List, which includes airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the EU.

Greek health authorities have announced a revised set of rules to be implemented on all Greek beaches for protection against Covid-19 infection.

The Greek government is looking to put 22.5 billion euros in EU subsidies, aimed at addressing the impact of Covid-19, to immediate use.

Seasonal employees in tourism, will be re-hired for the current period, according to a bill presented by the Greek Labor Ministry.

A cash rebate for film productions made in Greece will increase from 35 to 40 percent, as part of government efforts to enhance the country’s position as an attractive filming …

In response to opposition reactions to Greece’s “Restart Tourism” plan, the Tourism Ministry said it “did not divide the islands into categories based on possibility of danger”.

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) is calling on authorities to help Greece’s MICE industry recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Authorities have divided Greece into three risk zones based on access to health facilities and capacity for Covid-19 testing.

The Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols to be applied by tourism companies and travel agencies offering road transport services in Greece.

Health experts warn that heat will not kill off Covid-19 and that Greece should be ready to deal with tourists possibly infected with the virus.

The Greek government will launch the “Syn-ergasia” employment support tool, aiming to protect jobs and keep companies hit by the Covid-19 pandemic above water.

Greek tourism stakeholders welcomed sector support measures announced by the Greek government, referring to them as “a first step” to recover lost ground after the Covid-19 health crisis.

Bulgaria recently held discussions with Greece and Serbia on lifting restrictions and allowing quarantine-free travel between the three countries.

The European Commission has approved the release of a new tranche of debt relief measures agreed to as part of Greece’s post-bailout program.

The European Council has approved the SURE scheme, a temporary emergency support instrument that will help member states protect jobs and thus employees.

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance is calling on national governments to introduce harmonised health protocols to enable travel in the new post-Covid-19 reality.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce on Wednesday, the government’s action plan aimed at salvaging the 2020 tourism year in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Social distancing is here to stay for both Greeks and visitors, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told the BBC’s The Coronavirus Newscast podcast.