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A new law recently tabled in Greek Parliament will simplify licensing procedures for the creation of diving and marine parks in Greece.

Germany and France have proposed the creation of a recovery fund worth 500 billion euros, to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the EU economy.

Greece could save up to 800 million euros in interest rates over the next decade, if it chooses to use the European Stability Mechanism’s (ESM) credit line.

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 …

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.

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

Post-Covid-19 quarantine measures on arrival would further damage confidence in air travel, according to a survey by IATA.

Enabling travel without endangering the lives of holidaymakers is of utmost importance for Greece, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during an interview on BBC World News,

Europe’s airlines and travel agents said that the Commission’s recommendations for travel in Covid-19 times are confusing, unclear and non-binding.

The European Commission has issued guidelines for member states on the progressive restoration of transport services and connectivity in the post-Covid-19 period.

Lab tests, hygiene rules, social distancing and protecting vulnerable groups are at the center of the Greek Health Ministry’s Covid-19 plan for the summer 2020.

Greece is calling on the European Commission to adapt its proposal for a pre-travel coronavirus test to be instituted across the EU.

Tourism stakeholders in Greece and Cyprus have agreed to introduce incentives to stimulate travel between the two countries once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.

European Union finance ministers have agreed to open a 240-billion-euro credit line to member states in efforts to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on EU economies.

Greece is expected to make efforts to stimulate domestic travel as one of the ways to boost the tourism sector this season.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is aiming for the opening of the Greek tourism season in July to boost the sector in August, the country’s most strongest month of the …

Greek authorities are working feverishly to find ways in the aftermath of Covid-19 to ensure the safety of travelers as well as of local professionals.