According to officials in Greece, the current lockdown will probably stretch on into mid-December given bad COVID numbers across the country.
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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 country, 27 of which were detected after checks at the country’s gateways. The total number of infections is 49,807, of which 54.5% are men. One hundred and eighty-seven (187) patients whose median age is 66 […]
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 will exact on the tourism industry.
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 COVID-19.
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 each of four key Travel & Tourism stakeholders groups: travellers, businesses, workforce, and communities.
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 testing protocol.
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 the virus.
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 on Crete.
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 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 to upgrade its tourism product.”
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.