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A bill setting the terms for the development of special interest tourism, including diving, has been approved by Greek parliament.

Taiwan and Greece are among the top-ranking countries in the world in terms of low Covid-19-related fatalities, according to recently presented findings.

Passenger traffic in all Greek airports saw a 99% drop in April due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to data by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

The official health protocols to be applied in all hotels in Greece for their safe reopening and operation in the post-Covid-19 period have been released.

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

Covid-19 safety guidelines have been released for those travelling through Athens International Airport.

Greece and Israel are discussing joint efforts to resume flights between the two countries, during the post-Covid-19 period, in a safe manner.

Tourism operations in Greece, which will be implementing the new (Covid-19) health protocols, will not be held liable for any coronavirus-related civil charges, says a draft bill tabled in parliament.

With air traffic suspended and hotels closed in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 restrictions, Greece saw its travel receipts nosedive by 71%.

The Greek Ministry of Migration will provide 2 million euros for the creation of a tourism campaign to promote the Greek islands hit by the migration crisis.

A large part of Athens’ center will be closed off to cars after Greek authorities decided to restrict traffic to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Three new Athens metro stations along the Piraeus-bound blue line are set to open in July, according to the Greek Transport Ministry.

Greece has announced a new Covid-19 economic response package, aimed to cushion the blow for businesses and the livelihoods of workers.

Hotels operating in Greece this summer will be required to have a doctor on call, as the country prepares to open up to tourists from abroad on June 15.

EASA and ECDC have released the “COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol”, which includes guidelines for the safe restart of air transport in Europe.

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.

Greece ranks second, among 47 countries, on the 2020 Blue Flag quality award list for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats.