Economics
Greece: Restaurants not to open on New Year’s Eve
The General Secretariat of Commerce and Consumer Protection under the Ministry of Development said that hotel restaurants cannot be opened on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. The announcement stated that the hotel will only be allowed to provide room service to guests in its rooms. It added that the relevant ministerial-level […]
Read MorePortugal: Albufeira to improve Aveiros and Maria Luísa beaches
The Albufeira Commission is improving the pedestrian access to the beaches of Aveiros and Maria Luísa. The project cost about 140,000 euros and is expected to be completed by the end of February. Mayor José Carlos Rolo said the initiative aims to make it easier for everyone to access the beach. Albufeira is […]
Read MoreSpain: The updated list of Covid-19 high-risk countries
The Spanish government has updated its list of high-risk countries/regions, from which travelers need to undergo a negative PCR test to enter Spain between December 28 and January 10. Starting from November 23, passengers travelling to Spain by air or sea from certain areas where Covid-19 is prevalent must provide evidence of a negative […]
Read MoreGreek Cuisine: The New Year’s Cake Vasilopita Recipe
This is a traditional recipe for making favorite New Year’s Greek cake, also known as Vasilopita. Ingredients: 400gr all purpose flour, 300gr butter, 255 grams of sugar 4 eggs, 90ml milk, ¼ tablespoon vanilla, ¼ baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, Powdered sugar. Lucky charm (usually a coin wrapped in aluminum foil) * Add […]
Read MoreAustria: Ski stations reopen despite lockdown
Austria allowed more than 400 ski stations to open two days before it entered the country’s third coronavirus lockdown. Earlier this month, the Austrian government announced that it would allow the opening of the ski station on December 24. The government said that as an outdoor sport, skiing can be safely carried out if […]
Read MoreItaly: COVID-19 increased the economic vulnerability
The exchange regulator CONSOB said in a new investigation last week that COVID-19 has increased the economic vulnerability of Italianfamilies. Approximately 30% of respondents said that they would not be able to face the unexpected expenditure of 1,000 Euros. A little more than 30% said that their income has decreased in the past […]
Read MorePotrtugal: Tavira celebrated its Mediterranean culinary traditions
The Mayor of Tavira Ana Paula Martins said: “Mediterranean cuisine is rooted in the habits of Tavirenses, which reflects developments in certain areas, namely gastronomy, tourism, culture, sports and education. ” Second only to Fado, the Mediterranean diet was the second Portuguese project to be included in the Intangible Heritage List of the United […]
Read MoreGreek government tightens COVID-19 rules
The Greek government announced on Monday the COVID-19 lockdown rules for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said that at home gatherings can only come from nine people from two families. He added that the curfew is from 10pm to 5pm. “From […]
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