According to the Statistical Service of Cyprus, tourist arrivals were only about 20% of what they were in 2019 in August.
Eastern Europe
Skopelos Island Named One of “30 Secret Islands to Visit” for 2020
Greece’s Skopelos Island was recently named to Travel + Leisure’s best secret islands on Earth.
Covid-19 Travel Guidelines Update for Entry to Greece
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has updated aviation directives (NOTAMs) to travel to Greece.
PM Mitsotakis Announces New Covid-19 Support Measures
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has now put forward twelve new support measures by his administration in support of businesses and workers affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
A Discussion of Greece’s Problematic COVID-19 Numbers
Greece’s numbers on COVID-19 just don’t seem to tell the real story of the resurgence of cases since the tourism 2020 reboot.
Was the End of the Minoans the Will of the Gods?
Were the Minoans the people Plato referred to as Atlanteans? What really happened to this bright Bronze Age civilization?
Greece Reports 156 New COVID-19 Cases to Start the Week
On Monday, Greek officials announced 156 new cases of coronavirus in the country, 13 of which were detected following checks at the country’s entry gates.
Speleologists Discovered True Vastness of Dominica Cave
Speleologists find massive Domica Cave near Rožňava is more than 8,127 meters in length, and that its true size is yet to be determined.
Wizz Air Stops Flights on Three Lines to Split Airport
Wizz Air has changed its summer flight schedule on three routes to Split Airport.
Greek Officials Announce €10 Billion in COVID-19 Support
Greece’s government has announced plans for a new €10 billion euro package of measures to cushion the blow from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Greece’s Using “Crystal Ball” Economics to Justify Tourism Reopening
Last week Greece’s tourism minister the country’s reopening of the country’s tourism market at a critical moment during a pandemic.
Greece Reopens Borders for Russians with Negative Covid-19 Results
Greece has now reopened its borders to Russian travelers, but only under certain conditions