Greece revokes quarantine requirement for US and EU travelers
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) announced on Monday that quarantine prohibitions have been lifted for travelers from the European Union and five other countries who have been completely vaccinated or screened negative for Covid-19. According to the amended Covid-19 aviation directive (NOTAM), beginning Monday, April 19, travelers from all EU member states and […]
Read MoreEU to receive 100 million Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine doses
BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer have announced that they would supply the European Union with an additional 100 million doses of their coronavirus vaccine this year. The 27-nation group’s executive Commission exercised an option to buy the extra doses, raising the cumulative amount of shots to be supplied to the EU in 2021 […]
Read MoreMercedes-Benz launches EQB, the latest battery-powered model
Mercedes-Benz has launched the EQB, the latest battery-powered model, only days after introducing the first hybrid vehicle for the US market, the elegant EQS sedan. The compact electric SUV was unveiled by Mercedes at the Shanghai Auto Show on Sunday. When it arrives in the United States in 2022, the EQB will bring another […]
Read MoreFrance allows visits for vaccinated Americans
Vaccinated Americans and others who screen negative for Covid-19 would be allowed to fly to France “with a special pass,” according to French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron told CBS News’ “Face the Country” this morning that Americans who have been vaccinated or have a negative Covid-19 test result will be able to fly to […]
Read MoreItaly expects 80 percent of population to be vaccinated by autumn
Mario Draghi, the Italian prime minister, has stated that he expects 80 percent of the Italian population to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the autumn. “The government believes that the goal of vaccinating 80% of the population by autumn is feasible,” according to a study to parliament submitted by Draghi and […]
Read MoreFrance cancels domestic flights where trains are available
As part of a number of climate and environmental initiatives, French MPs voted to cancel domestic airline flights on routes that can be traveled by direct train in less than two and a half hours. The moratorium, a watered-down version of a central proposal from President EmmanuelMacron‘s citizens’ climate conference, was introduced after a […]
Read MorePortugal: Covid-19 vaccination certificate not needed for British tourists
RITA MARQUES, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism, told LBC News that, depending on the state of the pandemic at the moment, the country could open its doors to British visitors as early as May or June, with evidence of a negative PCR Covid-19 test taken prior to travel sufficing. “Soon we will welcome […]
Read MoreSwitzerland to ease COVID-19 restrictions from Monday
The Swiss governmentannounced a further relaxation of COVID-19 limits, enabling restaurants to reopen outdoor terraces as early as next week and sporting activities to be held with spectators. Cinemas, theaters, and concert halls will be able to reopen on Monday, April 19, according to the authorities, but visitors will be required to wear masks […]
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