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The European Union Opens Up Travel from Tunisia and Other Nations

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The European Commission frees up inbound travel from more nations in a gradual lifting of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

6 years ago

The U.S. State Department Issues Greece Travel Advisory

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The United States Department of State announced this week an advisory for Greece which urged U.S. citizens to reconsider plans for travel due to increasing cases of Covid-19.

6 years ago

Study Shows People Want Contactless Travel Experiences

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A recent Vision-Box study reveals that most travelers now prefer contactless travel experiences on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 years ago

TUI Announces the Closing of 166 Travel Branches in UK and Ireland

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TUI has announced it will close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. So far, the exact branches have not been named.

6 years ago

WTTC Suggest COVID-19 Tests Facilities at All Airports

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has asked governments around the world to start a program of investment toward creating COVID-19 testing facilities at airports.

6 years ago

Netherlands, Greece, Czech Republic – Most Searched for Destinations

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New research shows Netherlands, Greece, Czech Republic as the most searched for destinations for the summer of 2020.

6 years ago

EC Approves €1.14 Billion in COVID-19 Support Funds for Greece

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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.

6 years ago

Greece Officials Acknowledge Imported Covid-19 Incidents Under Control

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Greece’s government has reported that there have been imported cases of COVID-19, but that the situation is well under control.

6 years ago

The WTTC and Carnival Corporation Present Unique COVID-19 Summit

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The World Travel & Tourism Council and Carnival Corporation & plc are to host the WTTC/Carnival Corporation Global Science Summit on COVID-19.

6 years ago

Greece Temporarily Bans Serbian Tourists Over COVID-19 Resurgence

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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.

6 years ago

Tripadvisor Launches ‘Travel Safe’ Tools for Travelers

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Tripadvisor® has launched a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for, and validate health and safety information.

6 years ago

Joanna Hotel on Patmos Welcoming Guests for Summer 2020

Aleksandr Shatskih

Patmos’ Joanna Hotel in Grikos is now welcoming guests for the summer 2020.

6 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Nearly 11,000 Aircraft Movements in August. Which Markets Led the Way

2026-09-04 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion airport handles nearly 1.9 million passengers and 10,944 flights in August, driven by growth in international arrivals from Germany, the UK, and France.

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Greenhouses, Olive Groves, and Fishing Boats Disappear as Sitia’s Countryside Empties

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

Sitia’s countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive farming fades.

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West Nile Virus Cases Spread to Heraklion and Hersonissos in Crete

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito spraying across Crete.

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Robert Voigt Remembers His Friend Nikos Chaldiadakis: One Day We Will Surf Together Again

2026-09-04 By Manuel Santos

Robert Voigt remembers his friend Nikos Chaldiadakis after the 71-year-old surfer was found dead off Gouves following a days-long search.

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West Nile Virus Areas Expand in Crete as Mosquito Control Intensifies

2026-09-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete has recorded three West Nile virus cases as Heraklion and Archanes-Asterousia join affected areas and mosquito control measures continue.

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