Economics
Spain: New economy road map to get EU funds
The Spanish government is currently drafting a detailed “road map” of reforms, including changes to pensions and the country’s labor laws, to speed up access to EU funds and reduce the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. EFE report from EURACTIV‘s partners. These measures should provide the EU with 72 billion euros in […]
Read MorePortugal: A forgettable year for Algarve’s tourism
In 2020, whether it is occupancy rate or economic and business performance, the Algarve has recorded the worst year in the tourism industry. Due to the decline in the main external market demand (-75.1%), the turnover in 2020 has dropped by more than 800 million euros (-65.1%). Although the domestic market has […]
Read MoreGreece: 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 MoreSpain: Third wave of Spanish coronavirus infection continues to accelerate
With the daily update report issued by the Spanish Ministry of Health, the relaxation effect of the Christmas and New Year’s of the pandemic restrictions continues to spread in Spain, and the third wave of Spanish coronavirus infection continues to accelerate. This is the highest record since Covid-19 was first detected in Spainabout […]
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 […]
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