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COVID-19 Greece

Delta Variant? Relax, Don’t Worry! Fly to Greece and Be Safe! Maybe?

In the face of dizzying uncertainty about the Delta variant, travelers must decide whether or not to visit Greece based…

Greece Now Accepts Negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for Tourists

Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority will allow tourists to take rapid antigen tests in order to satisfy guidelines for entering the…

Greece Tourism Minister Welcomes Germany’s Travel to Greece Stance

Greece's Tourism Minister has welcomed Germany's decision to relax travel restrictions to Greece during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Greece Will Now Accept Vaccines From Almost Anywhere

With a tourism sector emergency halfway through the season, Greece will allow tourists with almost any vaccine to enter the…

Greek Official Confirms Island Vaccination Plan Was About Economics

Greece now readily admit that the "Blue Freedom" island vaccination plan to help cruise companies. The sad thing is, nobody…

Greece Records 2,433 New Covid-19 Infections in 24 Hours

According to the National Organization for Public Health (EODY), new Covid-19 infections rose to 2,433 on Tuesday from 1,381 the…

The Most Important Travel News You Will Read Today

The reopening of Greece to travelers has brought praise from economists and the WTTC, but on Crete leaders say the…

Greece Ends SMS COVID Lockdown System May 14th

Greece's Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis says the text message (SMS) COVID lockdown requirement will end as of May…

Monday News Brief: Greece Tourism Start, No Green for Go, Beaches Open

The Greece tourism seasons restart is still on despite Britain labeling the country an "amber" risk destination. Beaches are already…

Greece COVID Cases Spiking On the Eve of Tourism’s Reopening

On the eve of Greece reopening to tourists, COVID-19 cases have spiked to 3,421 in a 24 hour period. Is…

Greece Records 2,093 COVID-19 Cases and 96 Deaths Over 24 Hours

Greece has confirmed 2,093 new coronavirus infections and 96 deaths over the last 24 hours, according to EODY.

Kalymnos Goes Back Into Lockdown Mode Days Before Tourism Opening

Athens has announced reverting to lockdown measures for Kalymnos Island just days before a general reopening of tourism.

Greece’s Organized Beaches Reopening May 15th

Greek Secretary-General for Trade and Consumer Protection has announced that Greece's organized beaches will open on May 15th.

Greece Restaurants Reopen As COVID Cases Show Slight Decline

According to Greek officials, there were 2,155 laboratory-confirmed new cases of Covid-19 in the country over the last 24 hours.

Ryanair Creates Huge Greek Summer Push Amid Mixed COVID Signals

Ryanair announced its biggest ever Greek Summer schedule including 218 routes. Meanwhile, Greece's vaccination program lags behind.

Travel News Brief from Greece: April 14, 2021

Greece's Tourism Minister is in Russia promoting vacations. Europe has put the Johnson & Johnson jab on hold. And other…

Live from Greece: Where Viruses, Bananas, and Tourism Are the Rage

Greek decision makers are chest bumping one another over the COVID response. Meanwhile, the system is badly broken.

Argo News Brief: COVID, IMF, and This Week’s Tourist Trends

This week travel experts discuss the need for Greece to adapt in the wake of COVID-19, and more news on…

Latest COVID Reports: Greece Records 3,232 New Cases in 24 Hours

The National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported on Saturday 3,232 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours.

“Remain Calm” Greek Ministers Have “Everything” Under Control

The people of Crete are weary of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the seeming inability of Greek leadership to protect them.