Greece: 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 MoreSpain: A romantic weekend in Menorca
Sunny days in Mediterranean Sea coves with turquoise seas. A vacation where no one is in a rush, nature provides breathtaking scenery, and you can rest and reconnect with yourself and your spouse. Fishing villages and charming beach towns where you may take a promenade or dine on wonderful fresh-caught and locally grown cuisine. […]
Read MorePortugal: The most expensive cities to buy a house
The most exclusive municipality in Portugal for purchasing a home, with the most costly square metre in the country, is Lisbon. According to a survey by idealista, Portugal’s property marketplace, landlords in the city are demanding an average of €4,898 per square metre (€/m2). Cascais (3,691 Euros/m2), Grândola (3,376 Euros/m2), Loulé (3,026 […]
Read MoreItaly: Green Pass mandatory for museums, restaurants, theaters and more
New restrictions take effect on Friday, making the Green Pass vaccination passport required to enter Italian cinemas, museums, theaters, and swimming pools, as well as to eat indoors in bars and restaurants. In addition, Premier Mario Draghi‘s cabinet approved measures on Thursday that will broaden the scope of the Green Pass by making […]
Read MoreCapri: Song of the Sirens Festival to kick off in September
The island of Capriwill hold an international festival of theatre, music, and visual arts called ‘Il Canto delle Sirene’ from September 10 to 20. (The Song of the Sirens). Thanks to a unique combination of natural beauty and creative talent that will brighten the summer nights, the festival hopes to become one of […]
Read MorePortugal: Algarve responds to rising demand for COVID-19 testing
According to a Lusa study, due to restrictions on access to tourist accommodation and restaurants in towns with the greatest levels of risk, pharmacists in the Algarve have been able to meet the increasing demand for quick tests to identify Covid-19. Since July 1, the state has provided 100 percent funding for quick […]
Read MoreAustria: COVID tests required for unvaccinated travelers from 3 countries
Travellers from three European Union nations – the Netherlands, Spain, and Cyprus – who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 and haven’t recently been infected with the virus will need to provide confirmation of COVID-19 test results when they arrive in Austria. “As of 3 August, the following extra entry restrictions apply to visitors […]
Read MoreFrance: Face masks compulsory in 30 departments
In response to an increase in Covid-19 infections associated to the extremely infectious Delta strain, 30 French departments have imposed an obligatory mask wearing regulation for outdoor places, impacting several attractive coastal cities where people have come for their traditional summer vacation. Masks are now required in outdoor areas in Morbihan and Côtes-d’Armor, […]
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