Italy: 5.6m pushed below poverty line
According to ISTAT, more than two million households in Italy were living in absolute poverty in 2020, accounting for 7.7% of the total population, up from 6.4 percent in 2019. Individually, over 5.6 million people lived in absolute poverty in Italy last year, accounting for 9.4% of the population, up from 7.7% […]
Read MoreGreek tourism affected by UK Covid-19 Lockdown Extension
The decision by the British Prime Minister to postpone the relaxation of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in England for up to four weeks, until July 19, has alarmed the Greek tourism industry. The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced the extension of the country’s lockdown during a news conference on Monday, citing the Delta variety […]
Read MoreAustria: Quarantine-free travel for ten countries citizens
The Austrian government has stated that visitors from dozens of countries with low COVID-19 infection rates would be permitted to enter the country for tourism purposes without having to go through quarantine. As a result, visitors from Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, […]
Read MoreNew health requirements to enter Spain
On Monday, June 7, the new health requirements to enter Spain came into force: According to the Ministry of Health all passengers arriving in Spain by air or sea, must undergo a health control at the first point of entry that will include, at least, a temperature control, a documentary check and a visual […]
Read MoreCorsica: Five beaches shut down for pollution
On the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, five beaches have been blocked, and an inquiry is underway as heavy oil residue continues to pollute the island’s south-eastern shore. Following a municipal ordinance from the town council, beaches in the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, which draw thousands of tourists every summer, were blocked off Tuesday […]
Read MorePortugal: 53 “Zero Pollution” beaches
According to the environmental organization Zero, 53 beaches in Portugal have been designated as “Zero Pollution” beaches. When a beach’s water is tested, it must achieve perfect scores in order to get the coveted title. If there is even a trace of microbiological contamination from the previous three bathing seasons, the beach is immediately […]
Read MoreMost of Italy is low COVID-19 risk
As of Monday, almost two-thirds of Italy was classified as a low COVID-19 risk white zone due to enhanced contagion data. Emilia Romagna, Lombardy, Lazio, Piedmont, and Puglia, as well as the autonomous province of Trento, have become white zones, joining Abruzzo, Liguria, Umbria, Veneto, Molise, Friuli Venezia Giulia. This implies that, with […]
Read MoreGreece allows travelers with rapid antigen tests
According to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, tourists who submit negative fast antigen testing on arrival as confirmation that they are not infected with the coronavirus will be allowed to enter the country soon (Covid-19). The minister stated at a tourism-related meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the regional governor for Central Macedonia, that the government wants […]
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