Ioannis Plakiotakis, Greece’s Minister for Shipping and Island Policy announced on Thursday that passenger ferries in the country will resume activity starting Monday, May 18, 2020. Access on board of vessels sailing to most Greek islands will be allowed solely for passengers traveling for work or to reunite with their families. Crete resumes passenger activities […]
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Heatwave Hits This Week for Crete and Southern Greece
Get ready, this week Greece and most of southern Europe expect the first summer heatwave to arrive via warm air masses from Africa.
Greece’s Minister of Culture Announces Artist Support Plan
Minister Lina Mendoni has announced a plan for the support of artists affected by the restriction measures during the coronavirus pandemic.
Symi Celebrates May 8th End of WW2 Without the World
Yesterday, a few officials and citizens gathered in Symi to celebrate the anniversary of 8 May 1945, end of the Second World War.
Half of Greeks Cautious About Opening Borders to Tourists Now
According to a recent survey, half of the Greek population does not want to open the borders until the danger of the coronavirus has passed.
Greece’s Mitsotakis and Israel’s Netanyahu Join Others to Propose Tourism Corridor
This week, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis took part in a video conference with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, and other heads of state to propose the creation of “safe corridors” for travel once the coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Present at the teleconference were Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, Norwegian PM Erna Solberg, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Singaporean PM Lee […]
Greek Ferries Will Sail at Reduced Capacity This Summer
Greek ferries will sail at reduced capacity this summer according to Greek Maritime Affairs Minister Yiannis Plakiotaki. Occupancy will remain at 50% for high-speed ships, and 55% for passenger ships. The minister, who plans to claim European funds to support coastal shipping, explained that the measure aims to ensure the safety of passengers against possible […]
Greek Islands Are Ready for Your Next Travel Dream
It’s summer in Greece. A global pandemic in full swing curbs the enthusiasm to travel but Greeks are hopeful. Greek Maritime Affairs Minister Yiannis Plakiotaki announced that the country’s islands will soon reopen for tourists provided that strict rules and protection measures are in place. For example, ferries will carry 50% less passengers to comply […]
Greece Transport Minister Karamanlis Says Monday Begins Next Phase
Greece Transport Minister says starting next Monday, Greece’s infrastructure will enter the next phase of COVID restrictions easing.
Intensive Covid-19 Testing Continues for Greece Arrivals
Greece’s Secretary-General of Civil Protection says intensive inspections for the coronavirus continue for those arriving from abroad.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Best-case Scenario Is Greece Is Open for Business July 1st
Greece raised from being the “punching bag of Europe” to be an example of endurance and valor. The coronavirus pandemic that crippled the world did not break the spirit of a nation who, for the past decade, suffered all kinds of derogatory monikers. This time around, Greece proved her place among gods and heroes. What […]
There’s a New Hotel on Mykonos, and It’s Vegan
Greece’s first vegan-only hotel has a melodious name: Koukoumi. It means “cozy” in Mykonian dialect, and it aims to be a haven, a retreat from stress, a once-in-forever memory that you make when life is too busy to allow you to notice the little things. What the owners describe on the official hotel website as […]
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