Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Covid-19: Greece to Open Nursery and Primary Schools First by Maria Paravantes 5 January 2021 by Maria Paravantes 5 January 2021 Greek health experts have agreed that kindergartens and primary schools can re-open on January 11, under strict guidelines and Covid-19 measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Strict Lockdown Measures Extended for Two Municipalities in West Attica by GTP editing team 5 January 2021 by GTP editing team 5 January 2021 Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation EU: 2021 is the European Year of Rail by GTP editing team 5 January 2021 by GTP editing team 5 January 2021 The European Commission, on January 1 launched the European Year of Rail 2021, with the aim to highlight the benefits of rail as a sustainable and safe means of transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology myConsulLive: New Platform Facilitates Consular Services for Greeks Abroad by GTP editing team 5 January 2021 by GTP editing team 5 January 2021 Greeks living abroad wishing to conduct government transactions from afar can now book a video call with a competent official through a new pilot program dubbed “myConsulLive”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Announces Cabinet Reshuffle for ‘More Effectiveness’ by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 Greece announced on Monday, a cabinet reshuffle aimed at making government functioning more effective. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2021 Year in Review Sofia Zacharaki Steps in as Greece’s New Deputy Tourism Minister by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 Sofia Zacharaki has been appointed Greece’s deputy minister responsible for tourism education and special forms of tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level Greece: New Rent Relief Measures for January-February by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 Greek businesses forced to remain closed through to January 11 due to lockdown measures, will not have to pay rent for January, the finance ministry said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greece Upgrades Tourism Schools of Higher Education by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 The Ministries of Tourism and Education have taken the first step for the upgrade of Greece’s tourism schools of higher education with the signing of a joint ministerial decision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Covid-19 Drives Athens Airbnb Demand Down in 2020 by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 Demand for Airbnb short-term rentals in Athens plunged in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, driving revenue down by 80%, according to an EY report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Finance Ministry Issues Guidelines on Moving Tax Residence to Greece by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 The Greek Finance Ministry has issued guidelines aimed at other country nationals wishing to transfer their tax residence to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News National Gallery in Athens Expected to Open in March by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 by GTP editing team 4 January 2021 The National Gallery in Athens is expected to open its doors in March, as the project for the revamp and expansion of its premises has entered its final phase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Goes into Hard Covid-19 Lockdown Until January 11 by GTP editing team 2 January 2021 by GTP editing team 2 January 2021 Greece will tighten lockdown measures for a week, until January 11, to limit the spread of Covid-19 and for schools to be able to open. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel UK Nationals Added to List of non-EU Citizens Allowed into Greece by GTP editing team 2 January 2021 by GTP editing team 2 January 2021 Following Brexit, the HCAA updated the temporary ban on entry into Greece from outside the EU, adding the UK to a list of countries exempt from the restriction. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Alimos Marina Concession a Done Deal by GTP editing team 31 December 2020 by GTP editing team 31 December 2020 One of Greece’s largest concession deals: the 40-year right to manage and exploit the Alimos Marina by a subsidiary of Greek company Aktor Concessions SA has been finalized. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Covid-19 Vaccination May Ease Restrictions on Travel, Says Greek Tourism Minister by Maria Paravantes 30 December 2020 by Maria Paravantes 30 December 2020 Travel in the coming year may likely be easier for people who have chosen to be vaccinated against Covid-19, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greek Tour Bus Professionals Can Apply for Covid-19 Support by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 Greek tourism enterprises operating buses are eligible for a total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to cover Covid-19-related losses. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Ready to Address Brexit Challenges by Maria Paravantes 30 December 2020 by Maria Paravantes 30 December 2020 The Greek government has taken actions to cover legislative and administrative needs, and provide information to citizens and businesses, following the UK’s exit from the EU as of December 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Brexit Not to Cause Much Trouble to Passengers Traveling Between UK and EU by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 Passengers are not expected to notice significant impediment to their travel between the UK and EU after December 31, 2020, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites New Lighting for Temple of Hephaestus and Philopappos Monument in Athens by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 The Temple of Hephaestus and the Philopappos monument in Athens now have a new look following the completion of a lighting enhancement project. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy EY: Greece Tourism Must Adapt to ‘New Normal’ After Covid-19 by Maria Paravantes 28 December 2020 by Maria Paravantes 28 December 2020 Greece will need to redesign its tourism strategy in order to address the Covid-19 impact and the subsequent new trends in travel and consumer behavior, according to a study by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail