Greece’s Health Ministry’s committee of experts is now considering which activities will restart in the country when new cases of COVID begin to decline.
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Ryanair Plays the Odds: Adds New Connections to Greek Islands in 2021
The low-cost airline, mindful that Covid restrictions change regularly, has announced three new connections to Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Skiathos in 2021.
TUI’s Greece Bookings Skyrocket – Greeks Only Want Their Lives Back
With the pandemic still ravaging Greece’s citizens and the country’s economy, foreign business interests seem to be calling all the shots (pun intended).
Greece COVID-19 Vaccinations to Exceed 1 Million Within a Week
National Vaccination Committee President Maria Theodoridou says vaccinations in Greece will exceed one million within a week.
EU Citizens! Time to Give Ursula von der Leyen the All-Important “WTF?”
If the vaccines don’t arrive soon, Greece will be out of the tourism business for 2021 and beyond. But the wider news is far worse.
Heraklion MP Igoumenidis Lambasts Mitsotakis Over Heraklion “Red” Alert
In a just-published press release from Heraklion MP Dr. Nikos E. Igoumenidis, the cardiologist parliamentarian lambasts the Mitsotakis administration over Heraklion, Crete’s current coronavirus “red” status.
Alexandros Vassiliko Says the Pandemic Is a Natural Disaster
The president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), Alexandros Vassilikos, is calling for an injection of capital.
Greece’s Daily COVID-19 Report Reveals 1,113 New Cases in 24 Hours
According to Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) there were another 1.113 new coronavirus cases recorded on Saturday.
Greek Officials Fear Third Wave of COVID Cases Imminent
Earlier this week news outlets reported on the New Democracy government’s concerns the third wave of coronavirus might be fueled by a stopgap COVID-19 strategy.
2020 in Focus: The Worst Tourism Season in History
According to the latest Global Barometer of Tourism of the UNWTO the collapse of international travel represents an estimated loss of $1.3 trillion.
Greece Offers Tax Breaks to International Remote Working Professionals
Greece set to lure international professionals to work remotely with tax breaks that could reverse the brain drain the country suffers of.
Greek Officials Extend Lockdown Measures Until January 18th
Greece’s Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias announced on Friday the extension of the country’s COVID-19 lockdown measures until Monday, January 18.
Greece Records 597 New Covid-19 Cases on January 1st
Greek authorities reported 597 new cases of the new coronavirus infection in a 24-hour period on New Year’s Day.
Kalymnos Island Goes Into Strict Covid-19 Lockdown
The Greek island of Kalymnos of the Region of the South Aegean is now under enhanced lockdown for ten days to contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Greece’s General Secretariat for Civil Protection announced yesterday the decision, which is based on the high coronavirus infection rates that continue on the island. As of today, December 31st, 2020, […]
Greece Records 262 News COVID Cases in 24 Hours
Authorities in Greece announced yesterday, only 262 new cases of the coronavirus in the country, with 13 of those detected at border checkpoints.
ECDC Labels Greece at “Green” Status on COVID-19 Map
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has put Greece at condition green on its latest coronavirus map.
Greece Registers 617 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours
Greece’s National Public Health Organisation announced yesterday 617 new certified coronavirus cases for the previous 24 hour period.
EU Countries Take Steps to Halt Mutated Coronavirus from the UK
Already, EU countries are moving to stop the spread of the mutated coronavirus discovered in the UK recently.
Greece to Administer First Covid-19 Vaccinations on December 27
Greek officials have announced that the first COVID-19 vaccinations will be administered at designated reference hospitals in Attica on December 27.
Greece Reports 1,534 New COVID-19 Cases on Thursday
Yesterday, Greek officials announced 1,534 new cases of COVID-19, with 23 having been identified following inspections at border locations.