Netherlands lifts travel ban For American travelers
Beginning June 24, all travelers from the United States, Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Taiwan, including tourists, will be able to travel freely to the Netherlands. Following a proposal from the EU Council, the Dutch government has decided to add these nations to the EU’s list of epidemiologically safe third-country citizens who […]
Read MoreItaly ends mandatory outdoor face masks
Due to an improvement in the contagion statistics, Health Minister Roberto Speranza has stated that the requirement to wear face masks outside in Italy will expire on June 28 in low-COVID-19-risk white zones. Except for Val d’Aosta, which is projected to go from moderate-risk yellow to white next week, the rest of Italy […]
Read MoreGreece allows entry with negative Covid-19 rapid test
The Greek Tourism Ministry on Friday announced that Greece will permit entry for travelers who present negative rapid antigen tests on arrival, as proof that they are not infected with the coronavirus (Covid-19). Greece until now was only accepting negative PCR tests (performed within 72 hours before flights) among its entry requirements. Effective […]
Read MoreEU relaxes travel restrictions for US travelers
Despite fears about the spread of potentially deadly coronavirus variants, the European Union has relaxed travel restrictions for Americans, marking the next step toward normalcy. The United States, along with Albania, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Macau, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, Serbia, and Taiwan, was added to a so-called “white list” of nations from which […]
Read MoreFrance: US and Canada on COVID green list for travel
After a successful deployment of vaccination campaigns in both countries, which resulted in a reduction in COVID-19 cases in their territory, France has added the United States and Canada to its green list of nations. The decision was made on Thursday, June 17, and was stated in the government’s Journal official, when both […]
Read MoreGermany allows entry to vaccinated tourists from June 25
The Germangovernment has agreed to allow third-country visitors who have been vaccinated with one of the Coronavirus vaccines certified by the European Medicines Agency to enter the country (EMA). If 14 days have elapsed since they were vaccinated, fully vaccinated third-country visitors will be able to enter German territory, even for non-essential activities such […]
Read MoreItaly: Whole country is a Covid-19 white zone
On Friday, Health Minister Roberto Speranza signed an order that will take effect on Monday, declaring all of Italy, except the Val d’Aosta, a low-COVID risk white zone. Along with the other areas, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Marche, Tuscany, Sicily, and the autonomous province of Bolzano will become white. According to the health […]
Read MoreFlorence: The city of Renaissance charm
The city of Florence is actually the capital of Italy’s Tuscany area and stands alongside the scenic banks of the Arno River, close to the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas. Bustling with local industry, which includes arts and crafts, commerce and tourism; Florence is a particularly historic location, steeped in heritage. One of the most […]
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