Greek authorities have announced the extension of Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of July.
EC Approves €1.14 Billion in COVID-19 Support Funds for Greece
Some 90,000 small and medium-sized businesses in Greece will now be able to access €1.14 billion euros released this week by the European Commission to address the impact of Covid-19.
Greece’s Tourism Minister On “What’s Next” for Summer 2020
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this week the next steps Greece will take in its effort to open to tourism this summer.
Greece to Open First Underwater Museum in Alonissos
Greece will open its first underwater museum beginning in August. The park, located off the coast of Alonissos Island in the western Aegean.
Lufthansa’s ‘ReNew’ Restructuring Program Cuts Jobs and Aircraft
Lufthansa Group continues to downsize in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis.
Crete Adventures This Week: Snorkel the WWII Shipwreck Off Falasarna
Coming up tomorrow off Falasarna in the far west of Crete, a special underwater exploration of a World War II sunken vessel.
Greece Officials Acknowledge Imported Covid-19 Incidents Under Control
Greece’s government has reported that there have been imported cases of COVID-19, but that the situation is well under control.
Regardless of Every Positive Effort by Greece – Tourists Reluctant to Travel
A new study shows travelers reluctant to travel despite confidence in Greece as a safe destination on account of ongoing pandemic.
Greece to Establish Two New Tourism Education Departments
The Greek Tourism Ministry has plans to establish two new tourism education departments at Ancient Olympica and on Kos Island.
Brits Allowed to Travel to Greece from July 15th
Greece will begin taking direct flights from the UK starting July 15th according to news from the tourism ministry.
Crete Expecting Heavy Rain for Tuesday, Clearing and Hot This Week
Today’s weather on Crete promises heavy afternoon rain which will cool off an otherwise high heat index. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service reports.
The WTTC and Carnival Corporation Present Unique COVID-19 Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council and Carnival Corporation & plc are to host the WTTC/Carnival Corporation Global Science Summit on COVID-19.
Greece Temporarily Bans Serbian Tourists Over COVID-19 Resurgence
Greece has now imposed a temporary ban on the entry of Serbian citizens as of 6 a.m. Monday over a resurgence of COVID-19 in Belgrade.
Greece Records No Fatalities and Only 28 Covid-19 Friday
Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported yesterday no fatalities and only 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hour period. The number brings the total number of cases in Greece since the onset of the pandemic to 3,486. Also in the news, from the grand total of tests, 27,416 were carried […]
Greece’s Tourism Minister Sets Mid-July Date for UK Open Travel
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this past week that Greece may be ready to welcome British travelers by mid-July.