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Greece’s General Secretariat for Civil Protection has announced measures for the island of Lesvos, aimed at curbing the further spread of Covid-19.

Aiming to clear up any misconceptions regarding Halkidiki, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios clarified that the destination is not in lockdown due to Covid-19.

Halkidiki’s authorities and tourism stakeholders are calling for government support after a curfew was imposed on businesses in the destination due to Covid-19.

As of November 2021, shop owners with businesses in the historic center of Athens will have the option to remain open on Sundays, according to a Greek government decision.

Medical teams stationed at Piraeus port will conduct random Covid-19 tests on returning travelers as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus.

The Athens Medical Association and Attica Region health experts on Sunday conducted over 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina.

The Municipality of Athens will disinfect the city’s streets and squares in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 as hundreds of Athenians return from their holidays.

Travel Bloggers Greece spent four days in Argolida to explore the destination’s tourism options and highlight local attractions, nature and cuisine.

Some 200 beaches in the Attica Region, which includes surrounding islands, have been approved for the quality of their waters.

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced the inclusion of 16 new elements to Greece’s National Directory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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.

Business owners on the popular island of Mykonos are against a government decision that requires nightclubs and bars to close at midnight as a preventative measure against Covid-19.

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.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged immediate support for those who suffered damages due to flash floods which recently hit Central Evia.

Greece has launched a new campaign to promote its “Greek 4” – four islands of the Northeast Aegean: Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Leros.

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.

Greek health authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the island of Poros, after at least 13 people were found to be positive to Covid-19.

A number of Greek islands saw “satisfying” tourist arrival numbers in July, with local authorities underlining that Greece continues to be on the minds of holidaymakers.

Aiming to attract European and Greek travelers, the Chania Chamber has launched a new campaign that features the city as an ideal destination for safe holidays.