Italy: Protests erupt as Green Pass comes into effect
The Green Permithealth pass went into effect at all Italian companies on Friday, sparking significant protests and strikes. Three of Italy‘s six major ports were disrupted. The Green Passindicates that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered, or has tested negative in the past several days.The cheapest nicest hotels in […]
Read MoreSinovac vaccine among those approved for entry into Norway
Norway has become the twelfth EU and Schengen Area country to recognize the Sinovacvaccine as genuine proof of immunity, which means that anyone who has received the vaccine will no longer be subject to entrance restrictions. According to a press release issued by the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services on October 5, all […]
Read MoreFinland: No more restrictions for non-vaccinated visitors
Finland‘s authorities have declared that entrance restrictions for travelers from 12 countries will be lifted, regardless of the traveler’s vaccination status, after the epidemiological situation in those countries is assessed. Travelers from Australia, Chile, South Korea, Bahrain, Canada, Rwanda, Qatar, Ukraine, Singapore, and Uruguay will no longer be restricted as of October 18. Find […]
Read MoreItaly says goodbye to Alitalia brand
Alitalia will fly its final trip on Thursday evening before handing over the reins to ITA, Italy’s new national carrier, which will begin service on Friday. The final trip, from Rome to Cagliari, brings a 74-year relationship between Italy and the ailing flag airline to a close. It’s a sad, terrible day for […]
Read MoreAlgarve: 78 pc of population fully vaccinated against Covid-19
The Algarve is currently being touted as the Portuguese region with the lowest vaccination rate (78 percent ). With the country’s overall vaccination rate hovering around 85 percent, the southern region has lagged behind: only 86 percent of the population has received one dose of vaccine. Choose your route from over 2,500 destinations […]
Read MoreSpain: Almost no flu cases due to coronavirus regulations
Last winter in Spain, protective measures against coronavirus, such as masks, extra handwashing, and social distancing, resulted in a dramatic reduction in the number of people infected with flu, but experts are now concerned that this could result in a loss of acquired immunity and even an increased susceptibility to the disease. The flu […]
Read MoreSweden: UK vaccinated travelers exempted from test requirement
Beginning on Monday, October 11, travelers from the United Kingdom who are visiting Swedenfor non-essential reasons will be allowed admission if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The decision was made public on Thursday, October 7, and it also removed the obligation for vaccinated UK travelers to test for COVID-19. “Today, the government passed […]
Read MoreGreece: Tourist season isn’t over yet as travelers still coming
Despite Covid-19, tourist flows to Greece are still strong, but the success is not by chance, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. “Greek tourism is not a one-way street. It wasn’t either last year or the year before. In the middle of the pandemic, great efforts have been undertaken,” he remarked in an interview with […]
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