Greece’s accommodation and food services sectors took a huge hit in July, as the effects of the pandemic begin to set in.
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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.
Tourism Minister Tells CNN He’s Proud Greece Reopened to Tourists
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says he’s proud of tourism season redux. Citizens not so proud with COVID-19 cases rising.
Moody’s Says Greece Can Weather Prolonged Tourism Slump
According to Moody’s, most European sovereigns, including Greece, can weather a prolonged tourism slump.
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.
Few Still Hold Out Home for Rescuing Greece Tourism in 2020
The Greeks had high hopes that somehow officials and good luck would help rescue the 2020 tourism season. But, it isn’t happening so far.
EC Approves €1.14 Billion in COVID-19 Support Funds for Greece
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.
Greek Officials Announce Accelerated COVID-19 Reboot Schedule
From tomorrow malls and shopping centers in Greece will open in the next phase of lifting coronavirus pandemic preventative measures.
Be Vigilant Greece: The Coronavirus Vultures are Circling
News from the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) this week reads like a positive, but Greeks should beware.
Greece Heads Into Post-Coronavirus Land With Zero Deaths News
Greece’s leadership is expected to lift of many of the restrictions put in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus starting next week.
Will the Coronavirus Pandemic End the EU Experiment?
The European Union urgently needs financial injections to deal with this crisis, but there’s an even greater need for solidarity.
COVID-19: EU Approves €2bn Greek Business Support Measures
The European Commission has approved a €2 billion-euro aid package to help Greece weather the economic effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Greece 2020 Tourism to Take a Hit from COVID-19 and Refugees
With the 2020 tourism season looming just ahead, Greece faces several serious challenges that could end up stifling industry growth.
INSETE Report Spotlights Greece Tourism Employment
Greece tourism employment now represents 10.6 percent of all jobs in the country, according to figures from the Bank of Greece and INSETE.
Angela Gerekou Appointment Could Be the Boost Greece Tourism Needed
Angela Gerekou’s appointment as the president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) could boost Greece’s biggest economic sector.