Day: August 5, 2021
Capri: Song of the Sirens Festival to kick off in September
The island of Capriwill hold an international festival of theatre, music, and visual arts called ‘Il Canto delle Sirene’ from September 10 to 20. (The Song of the Sirens). Thanks to a unique combination of natural beauty and creative talent that will brighten the summer nights, the festival hopes to become one of […]
Read MorePortugal: Algarve responds to rising demand for COVID-19 testing
According to a Lusa study, due to restrictions on access to tourist accommodation and restaurants in towns with the greatest levels of risk, pharmacists in the Algarve have been able to meet the increasing demand for quick tests to identify Covid-19. Since July 1, the state has provided 100 percent funding for quick […]
Read MoreAustria: COVID tests required for unvaccinated travelers from 3 countries
Travellers from three European Union nations – the Netherlands, Spain, and Cyprus – who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 and haven’t recently been infected with the virus will need to provide confirmation of COVID-19 test results when they arrive in Austria. “As of 3 August, the following extra entry restrictions apply to visitors […]
Read MoreFrance: Face masks compulsory in 30 departments
In response to an increase in Covid-19 infections associated to the extremely infectious Delta strain, 30 French departments have imposed an obligatory mask wearing regulation for outdoor places, impacting several attractive coastal cities where people have come for their traditional summer vacation. Masks are now required in outdoor areas in Morbihan and Côtes-d’Armor, […]
Read MorePortugal lifts restrictions on restaurants and shops
As the country’s vaccine rollout accelerates, helping to keep a recent increase of infections under control, Portugal announced a three-stage plan to eliminate COVID-19 limitations, including eliminating a night-time curfew. The curfew will be removed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, as will limitations on restaurant and store opening hours, Prime […]
Read MoreGreece: Travelers can fill out PLF form anytime
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) stated on Thursday that all visitors to Greece can now submit the obligatory Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at any time prior to their flight’s departure, rather than just 24 hours before. All travelers are reminded that they must complete their PLF before entering Greece, including full information […]
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