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Mitsis “Grand” Hotel Experiment Underway on Rhodes

2021-04-16 by Phil Butler

Dutch travelers hit Rhodes this week to quarantine at Mitsis Grand Hotel for a test vacation to prove travel can be fun no matter what.

Tags: beaches, covid tours, Dutch government, Dutch tourists, Greece tourism, Greek resorts, hotel quarentine, Mitsis Grand Hotel, quarantine, Rhodes, Rhodes hotels, Sunweb, tours

Come and Get Your Red-Hot IATA Travel Pass: While Supplies Last

2020-11-24 by Phil Butler

IATA Travel Pass

COVID-19 has shaken the world. It’s just too bad that the Air Transport Association (IATA) and other leadership were not more proactive.

Tags: 2020 flights, air passengers, airlines, COVID-19, COVID-19 second wave, IATA, Muhammad Albakri, quarantine, second wave, summer restart, Travel Pass

Top Greek Tourism Officials Go Into Precautionary Quarantine

2020-11-24 by Phil Butler

Haris Theocharis

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas are now in a precautionary quarantine.

Tags: COVID-19, EODY, Greece’s National Public Health Organization, Harry Theoharis, Manos Konsolas, Positive for COVID, quarantine

Lithuania Publishes List of Countries for Compulsory COVID Quarantine

2020-07-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Vilnius

Lithuania officials have published a list of countries, the citizens of which will need to remain isolated for 14 days upon their arrival in Lithuania, beginning July 20th.

Tags: Lithuania destinations, Lithuania tourism, quaranteen travel, quarantine, visit lithuania

Heraklion Quarantines and Treats Cruise Ship Passenger

2020-03-24 by Phil Butler

Costa Victoria

The Costa Victoria arrives in Heraklion, Crete carrying a confirmed case of COVID-19. Officials quickly quaranteen and treat the passenger.

Tags: Costa Cruises, Costa Victoria, cruise lines, Greek ports, Heraklion port, Italy, Italy cruises, pandemic, port closures, quarantine, Venizelio Hospital

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Outrage in Crete and Greece over YPEN’s Article 98, which permits urban development within Natura 2000 sites.

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14th Pediada Cycling Tour Returns on May 3

2026-04-15 By Manuel Santos

The 14th Pediada Cycling Tour returns on May 3, 2026. A 15km journey through the traditional villages of Apostoli, Thrapsano, and more.

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Oleander Controversy in Crete

2026-04-15 By Victoria Udrea

A new health directive in Greece suggests removing toxic oleander plants from schools, sparking a debate between safety officials and environmental experts.

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New High-Tech Pedestrian Crossings to Shield Schools in Rethymno

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Rethymno begins installing smart pedestrian crossings with LED technology to protect students and improve road safety for residents and visitors.

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Vandalism Marred Resurrection Celebrations in Heraklion

2026-04-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Holy Saturday celebrations in Heraklion, Crete, led to widespread damage, with Molotovs and IEDs found in Nea Alikarnassos and other districts.

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