Greece
Greece on high alert to stop migrant influx
Following the Taliban’s restoration to power in Afghanistan, Greece’s border troops are on high alert to avoid a repetition of the huge migrant influx that hit the nation in 2015. In 2015, Greece was at the epicenter of Europe’s migration crisis, with nearly one million people arriving on its islands fleeing conflicts in Syria, […]
Read MoreGreece: Covid-19 testing required for unvaccinated visitors
Unvaccinated passengers entering Greece from 13 countries will be forced to undergo a Covid-19 test upon arrival at the airport beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). The new aviation rule (NOTAM) requires unvaccinated travelers from Egypt, Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Georgia, Cuba, the United Arab Emirates, […]
Read MoreGreece: No Afghan refugees please!
Anticipating a tidal flow of Afghans escaping the Taliban’s brutal rule, which gained control of the nation in less than a week, Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said the European Union must safeguard its borders while allowing some migrants. Nearly 100,000 people are detained in Greece’s detention centers and camps on five islands bordering […]
Read MoreGreece launches campaign to promote tourism in Evia
Tourism experts on the Greek island of Evia have begun an online campaign to raise awareness and raise funds to rebuild their future after 5,000 hectares of woods and many of their businesses were destroyed in three days by fire. Tourism stakeholders in Northern Evia are using the hashtag #Support_Tourism_VoriaEvia to encourage tourists to […]
Read MoreGreece: Crete ranked first among Europe’s islands
Crete is ranked first in Kayak‘s “Best Islands of Europe” rating, which highlights its inexpensive costs, pleasant weather, and sandy beaches. Tenerife, Cyprus, Lanzarote, and Gran Canaria round out the top five. Kayak, a prominent vacation search engine, ranked 70 islands based on weather, accessibility, pricing, things to do, kid friendliness, Covid-19 safety, and […]
Read MoreGreece: South Aegean international arrivals approaching 2020 levels
In the previous three months, almost 1 million foreign visitors visited the South Aegean Region, including Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos, and Karpathos, accounting for approximately 92 percent of last year’s total. The number of arrivals at five of the region’s major airports climbed over the three-month period, according to figures provided by the South Aegean […]
Read MoreGreece: New Covid-19 rules in Zakynthos and Chania
On Thursday, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection issued further precautionary measures for the popular Greek resorts of Zakynthos and Chania, Crete, in order to prevent the coronavirus from spreading further (Covid-19). An evening curfew and a music restriction are among the measures that will take effect on Friday. Due to the recent […]
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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