Culture
Greece: Covid-19 vaccination certificate not needed
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Thursday ruled out the need for travelers who wish to visit Greece this summer to obtain a certificate of Covid-19 vaccination. Theoharis is referring to a proposal submitted by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the European Commission this week that requires an EU-wide vaccination certificate, which he said […]
Read MorePortugal: Tougher fines on Covid rule breakers
The fines for those who violate the new lockdown rules in all Portugal will be doubled. According to the new regulations, people who are found not to wear a mask can now be fined up to 1,000 euros. Companies that may require workers to work from home may be fined more than […]
Read MoreUK suspends travel from Portugal
Due to concerns about the new variant of COVID-19 discovered in Brazil, Portugal has become one of the latest countries to face a travel ban. Due to the “strong travel ties” between these countries and South America, travel between the UK and Portugal will be suspended. The Secretary of State for Transport […]
Read MoreLonely Planet lists Greece as ”Best Travel 2021″
Greece has been named the “Best Travel 2021” list by “Lonely Planet”. “Nothing is more authentic than the large amount of filoxenia (hospitality) provided to everyone and everyone; this is the way of life of the Greeks, embedded in their DNA, even across the country.”President and Chief Executive Officer Officer Luis Cabrera said. […]
Read MoreItaly: Devastating impact of pandemic on tourism industry
The Bank of Italy said in a report on Thursday that the COVID-19pandemic has a devastating impact on Italy’s tourism industry. It stated that foreign tourists to Italy spent 1.193 billion euros in October, a decrease of 70.4% from the same month in 2019. The report said: “The sudden and sharp contraction […]
Read MoreSpain: Extremely cold temperatures reached record levels
On Tuesday, the extremely low temperatures that swept through certain areas in central and eastern Spain reached record levels, and extensive freezing made it more difficult to clear countless snow-blocked roads. After the worst blizzard in decades, most of the country is still covered in snow, and despite the severe cold, people are […]
Read MoreGreece: High-speed internet access in museums and archaeological sites
Thanks to the cooperation between the Greek Ministry of Culture and the Greek telecommunications giant COSMOTE, high-speed Internet access in Greek museums and archaeological sites will soon become a reality. This move will put the country firmly into the digital age, allowing visitors and the site itself to take advantage of all the […]
Read MorePortuguese restaurants expect to lay-off more than 100,000 workers
Portuguese restaurants expect that they will have to lay off more than 100,000 workers in the industry in the first quarter of this year. According to a survey among restaurant owners conducted by the National Hotel Promotion and Innovation Association PRO.VAR, business owners expect that by March, each restaurant will have to lay off […]
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