Economics
Italy: Concern about new COVID-19 outbreak
The large Christmas shoppers that formed in many Italian cities over the weekend have aroused concern that they may cause a renewed outbreak of COVID-19. Lombardy Governor Attilio Fontana said: ”The gathering has the potential to put all the results of the massive work done in recent months into production.” There is speculation […]
Read MoreGreece: virtual parties for Ouzo lovers during Covid-19
Drinking ouzo with a group of friends, gathering on the table which is full of delicious quiches or side dishes, sharing the latest news is a typical Greek experience. However, the country’s nationwide blockade has forced the Greeks to reimagine these social gatherings. Shortly before Greece was blocked, and after bars and restaurants were […]
Read MoreSpain exhorts Airbnb to cut hundreds of apartments in Barcelona
Barcelona urged Airbnb to cut 969 apartments in the Catalan capital, which the local council considered “abnormal”. The government led by Ada Colau said on Tuesday that the residences were “obviously legal”, but some were unlicensed, some were faked, and some advertised rooms provided entire rooms, which were divided into guest houses. The […]
Read MoreCovid-19: Portuguese restaurant owners evoke hopelessness
The National Restaurants Industry Association PRO.VAR expressed the “despair” of the industry to the Premier’s “concessions” during Christmas and New Year, saying that not only did they not provide any help, they would also prompt many companies to close their doors completely. When talking to Rádio Renascença, PRO.VAR President Daniel Serra said that 20% […]
Read MoreSpain: travel restrictions in the region of Murcia lifted
The Covid Oversight Committee lifted restrictions on travel between cities in the region of Murcia except Los Alcázares and Torre Pacheco. Unfortunately, due to the high number of coronavirus cases, residents must stay within the urban borders of these two places for another week. However, the bars and restaurants of Torre Pacheco and […]
Read MoreGreece imposes10 days self-quarantine on all travellers
Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced that travelers coming to Greece from abroad must self-quarantine for 10 days. The quarantine requirement will take effect from December 18 (Friday) and will remain in effect until January 7, 2021 (Thursday). Self-isolation will include any Greek student returning from abroad for vacation, or anyone traveling for […]
Read MorePortugal: Monchique classed as high-risk Covid-19 area
Following the latest update of the national list, Albufeira withdrew from the list and is now one of the least risky regions. Monchique has become a high-risk Covid-19 transmission area along with five other counties. Following the latest update of the national list, Albufeira withdrew from the list and is now one of […]
Read MorePortugal: New restrictive Airbnb measures
As the New Year approaches, Airbnb is developing more restrictive measures in Portugal to avoid the possibility of hosting parties when booking. In this way, Portuguese guests who have not received historical positive reviews on the Airbnb platform will not be able to book the entire night of their stay on New Year’s Eve. […]
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