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Greece Second Wave Lockdown to Remain In Force

According to officials in Greece, the current lockdown will probably stretch on into mid-December given bad COVID numbers across the…

Greece Reports Record Deaths: Officials Consider Lifting the Lockdown

Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced yesterday yet another shattered COVID-19 record.

Greek Authorities Report 2,917 New Coronavirus Cases and 29 Fatalities

The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) announced two thousand nine hundred and seventeen (2,917) new coronavirus cases in the…

Markets Rally on News of Effective Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine

International markets are rallying on news Pfizer will distribute a Covid-19 vaccine in collaboration with German BionTech.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Could Set Tourism Back by $1 Trillion

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres just released a new report today citing UNWTO data on the level of devastation COVID-19…

Members of TUI’s Mein Schiff 6 Crew Test Positive for COVID-19

Greek authorities say 12 crew members TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 6 carrying more than 1,500 passengers, have tested positive for…

The WTTC Reports On the Future of Travel & Tourism Post-COVID

The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] has just released a new report that examines the implications of trends for…

COVID-19 Second Wave Nixes Predicted Economic Rebound

As the ECDC predicts a rising COVID-19 curve, Europe economies stand poised to suffer double-dip recession.

Europe Travel and Tourism Bodies Demand End to COVID Quarantines

20+ travel and tourism bodies including unions across Europe demanded the European Commission leadership replace quarantine restrictions with a common…

EU Commissioners Propose Disney-Dopey Style COVID Labels

EU officials now want to do a "Disney" on the COVID-19 pandemic after member states show fragmented policies to defeat…

Moody’s Says Greece Can Weather Prolonged Tourism Slump

According to Moody's, most European sovereigns, including Greece, can weather a prolonged tourism slump.

Greece Reports 203 New Covid-19 Cases Sunday, August 8th

The National Organisation of Public Health (EODY) has announced 203 new cases of coronavirus in Greece as of Sunday.

An Appeal for Help: Professor Helena Tomas’ Life & Work Must Continue

Dr. Helena Tomas, one of the world's foremost archaeologists, needs our help with therapy following a catastrophic illness.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for Baches Until July 31

Greek authorities have announced the extension of Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of July.

Five Crete Hotels Sell to Investment Firms Henderson Capital and Hines

Piraeus Bank announced today financing a property deal by property investment companies Henderson Park and Hines to buy five hotels…

An Ernst & Young Report Reveals a Horrible 2020 Greek Tourism Outlook

An Ernst & Young report estimates that the Greek tourism sector will lose €10 billion euros in 2020 on account…

Air France Resumes Flights to Greece from Regional Airports

Air France has announced the resumption of service to Athens and Heraklion in Greece from regional airports in France.

Russia’s Medvedev Suggests Visa-Free Travel Post-Pandemic

Former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says it's high time visa-free travel between the EU and Russia became a reality.

SETE Chief Says the Time is Ripe for Greek Tourism Product Upgrade

(SETE) President Yiannis Retsos told onlookers at the online Delphi Economic Forum this week, "the time is ripe for Greece…

Greece Listed in Top 100 Safest Countries Post-Pandemic List

A report by Deep Knowledge Group has listed Greece among the 100 safest countries in the world for Covid-19.