The Greek authorities have now banned all parties and gatherings of more than 9 people for any reason on Mykonos and the region of Halkidiki.
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Greece Divvying Up Tourism Recovery Funds Before COVID-19 Is Done
Greek tourism stakeholders met earlier this week via teleconference to mull over the best ways to tap into €27.5 billion euros in EU rescue funding.
Hellenic Statistical Authority Reveals Q2 COVID-19 Hospitality Catastrophe
Greece’s accommodation services providers will be devastated by the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Greece Adds New Elements to National Intangible Cultural Heritage Index
Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced last week the inclusion of 16 new elements to Greece’s National Directory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
GNTO Launches “Greek Summer Feeling” Campaign Via Bloomberg
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a “first-ever” strategic partnership with Bloomberg.
Archaeologists Peter Eeckhout and Jan Driessen Explore Minoan Secrets
An ARTE documentary brings forward new methods for solving the riddles left by the mysterious Minoans
A Rise in Coronavirus Cases in Greece May Lead to UK Travel Ban
The recent rise in coronavirus cases in Greece has United Kingdom officials considering a travel ban to the country.
Stunning Greece Hotels Voted to 2020 Tripadvisor “Best of Best” Awards
Tripadvisor has released the “Best of the Best” hotels based on pre-pandemic traveler reviews. Greece hotels feature prominently on the list.
Greece Reports 203 New Covid-19 Cases Sunday, August 8th
The National Organisation of Public Health (EODY) has announced 203 new cases of coronavirus in Greece as of Sunday.
Evia Island Greece: Emergency Services Clear Debris After Deadly Storm
Evia Island recovers after a deadly rainstorm kills at least seven people and leaves hundreds reclaiming their homes from the flood.
Greece Sees Only 400 Covid-19 cases from 1.3 million Tourists in July
Greece announced this past week only 400 COVID-19 cases recorded from among the 1,3 million tourists visiting in July.
Poros Island Returns to Lockdown Status After New COVID Cases
Greek health officials have put emergency restrictions on Poros Island, after at least 30 people were tested positive to the coronavirus.