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Greece: 13 dead, others missing in new migrant boat accident in Aegean Sea
The sinkings came as smugglers increasingly favor a perilous route from Turkey to Italy, which avoids Greece’s heavily patrolled eastern Aegean islands that for years were at the forefront of the country’s migration crisis.
Published on Dec 25, 2021 05:38 AM IST
AP | , Athens, Greece
Parthenon Marbles: A 200-year-old restitution dispute
- Originally part of the Athens temple, the marble sculptures on display in the British Museum are at the centre of a long-standing debate between Greece and the United Kingdom.
Published on Dec 20, 2021 12:36 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Greece lifts travel restrictions for Indian travellers: GVCW announces
- According to the latest regulations, limited categories of visitors are now allowed to enter Greece, including citizens of the EU & Schengen Area countries as well as residents of a limited number of third countries, including residents of India.
Published on Dec 09, 2021 05:04 PM IST
ANI |
International air traffic to Greece keep rising in October: Data
- Overall traffic at Greek airports was up 69% for the ten months to October at around 32 million passengers but it was still down 45.7% versus the same period in 2019 before the pandemic struck, the data showed.
Published on Nov 22, 2021 10:13 PM IST
Reuters |
Greece is the latest European country to restrict the unvaccinated
Greece joins Germany, Austria and other European countries in attempting to pressure more people into getting their inoculations.
Updated on Nov 19, 2021 06:20 AM IST
Bloomberg | hindustantimes.com
Greece meets tourism target, prepares for next year
- On larger islands popular with tour operators, like Crete and Rhodes, September and October were busier than expected. Those in the industry wonder what 2022 will bring.
Updated on Nov 10, 2021 06:55 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Covid-19 travel update: Thailand reopens, UK to have lockdown-free Christmas
From Ireland and Russia reporting record coronavirus cases to Thailand ending quarantine for vaccinated visitors from more than 60 countries, Australia reopening for New Zealand tourists and UK gearing up for a lockdown-free Christmas, catch all the latest travel updates amid Covid-19 pandemic, here
Updated on Oct 31, 2021 12:47 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Fearing renewed refugee influx, Greece erects wall along Turkey border
Greece has also installed a new surveillance system along its border with Turkey, the Reuters news agency reported, adding that the country is taking all measures to alert its border forces, making sure it does not become Europe's gateway again.
Published on Aug 22, 2021 01:00 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
In pics: Mass evacuation as Greece wildfires rage
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Published on Aug 07, 2021 05:47 PM IST
What are the Covid entry rules for travellers to European countries?
- As Europe begins to open up, DW offers a brief recap of what travel restrictions apply within the EU.
Updated on Aug 06, 2021 10:33 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
In pics: Greece battles wildfires for third day, dozens evacuated
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Published on Aug 05, 2021 04:25 PM IST
Greece battles wildfires for third day, more than dozen villages evacuated
Temperatures of more than 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and strong winds have fanned more than 150 wildfires in different areas of Greece in recent days.
Published on Aug 05, 2021 01:15 PM IST
Reuters |
Covid-19: Greece's south Aegean islands marked 'dark red', travel discouraged
EU health body discourages travel to and from Greece's south Aegean islands after a spike in Covid-19 infections
_1620553222434_1627569890724.jpg "Covid-19: Greece's south Aegean islands marked 'dark red', travel discouraged(Photo by Woody Van der Straeten on Unsplash)")
Updated on Jul 29, 2021 08:15 PM IST
Reuters |
Greece, Germany, 5 other EU countries kick off vaccination travel certificates
The new certificate will be available to people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, have a recent negative test result or have recovered from a coronavirus infection.
Published on Jun 01, 2021 10:43 PM IST
PTI |
Surf through these policies, Covid-19 test, fees for summer travel in Europe, US
The EU has a plan for a unified reopening, but member states, especially from tourist-dependent countries, have moved ahead more quickly. And for each international trip, there are rules for entry into the destination country and separate rules for leaving and getting back home amid Covid-19
Updated on May 23, 2021 02:51 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Here's where you can fly right now as US-UK vaccine drives give airlines a boost
Countries that have quickly rolled out Covid-19 vaccine shots are making rapid progress toward the return of flying— including in Europe and the US where several nations have started to relax coronavirus restrictions and air traffic has begun to close the gap
Updated on May 19, 2021 01:43 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Royal Caribbean cancels new cruise line from Israel to Greece and Cyprus
The sailings out of Haifa port would have been the first for Royal Caribbean's new ship 'Odyssey of the Seas' and were intended to exploit a travel corridor being set up among Israel, Greece and Cyprus travellers vaccinated against Covid-19 but is now cancelled due to the unrest
_1621148142962_1621148158355.jpg "Royal Caribbean cancels new cruise line from Israel to Greece and Cyprus(Twitter/CruiseIndustry)")
Updated on May 16, 2021 12:27 PM IST
Reuters |
Greece formally welcomes back international tourists after months of lockdown
On Saturday, Greece kicked off the summer season by formally opening its doors again to visitors in an attempt to resurrect its tourism industry. Foreign tourists will be allowed in Greece only if they have been vaccinated or can show negative Covid-19 test results.
_1621131347720_1621131354779.jpg "Greece formally opens to tourists(Pexels)")
Published on May 16, 2021 07:57 AM IST
Reuters | , Athens
Greece may join Britain's 'green list' of quarantine-free holiday destinations
Greece was kept off an initial list of just 12 countries and territories that Britain said travellers could visit from May 17 without having to quarantine on their return home. Greek tourism minister hopeful of at least their islands joining Britain's 'green list' in the next review
Updated on May 13, 2021 12:43 PM IST
Reuters |
Greece to reopen museums, theatres, domestic travel from May 14
In an effort to resume its tourism sector which is a major revenue source, Greece will restart domestic travel between regions at the end of this week and museums will also reopen while open-air movie theatres reopen from next week.
Updated on May 11, 2021 12:55 PM IST
PTI |
Greece reopens beaches after Covid-19 lockdown amid hope to lure back tourists
Greece opens beaches after Covid-19 lockdown to receive summer tourists from abroad, in the hope that it will play a big role in the country's finances since tourism accounts for about a fifth of Greece's economy and jobs
_1620553222434_1620553231427.jpg "Greece reopens beaches after Covid-19 lockdown amid hope to lure back tourists(Photo by Woody Van der Straeten on Unsplash)")
Updated on May 09, 2021 03:13 PM IST
Reuters |
Greece: Cafes, restaurants reopen for outdoor service in nearly 6 months
Cafes, restaurants and bars, which had been shut to all but takeout and delivery services when lockdown-type measures were imposed in early November, reopened for outdoor seated service only.
Published on May 03, 2021 04:42 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Harshit Sabarwal, Athens
Greek Church to allow limited worshippers at Orthodox Easter services next week
- Unlike last year when Orthodox Easter celebrations were cancelled owing to Covid-19 restrictions, Greece will allow limited worshippers to Holy Week services, join in candle-lit mourning processions and Resurrection celebrations at the powerful Greek Church
_1618980385242_1618980395676.jpg "Greek Church to allow limited worshippers at Orthodox Easter services next week(Twitter/Feisty_FL)")
Updated on Apr 21, 2021 10:18 AM IST
AP |
United Air to begin flights to European summer spots - Greece, Iceland, Croatia
United Airlines Holdings Inc selected three European summer destinations - Greece, Iceland and Croatia because they allow US travellers who comply with local Covid-19 pandemic restrictions to enter. The carrier has never flown those routes before.
_1618842593913_1618842603864.jpg "United Air to begin flights to European summer spots - Greece, Iceland, Croatia(Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash)")
Updated on Apr 19, 2021 08:03 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Greece lifts 7 days Covid-19 quarantine for US, EU, Israel to reopen tourism
- Air travellers from USA, EU and Israel will no longer be subject to a seven-day quarantine requirement in Greece if they hold a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or negative PCR test issued within the previous 72 hours, the Greek Civil Aviation Authority said.
_1618841364786_1618841373038.jpg "Greece lifts 7-day quarantine requirement for US, EU, Israel to reopen tourism(Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash)")
Updated on Apr 19, 2021 07:42 PM IST
AP |
Greece to lift Covid-19 quarantine status for tourists from these countries
In an effort of gradual re-opening of tourism sector that accounts for about a fifth of the Greek economy and more than a quarter of jobs, Greece plans to lift the compulsory Covid-19 quarantine for tourists from these nations
_1618483308605_1618483318927.jpg "Greece to lift Covid-19 quarantine status for tourists from these countries(Photo by Hello Lightbulb on Unsplash)")
Updated on Apr 15, 2021 04:16 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Grecian Air to soon start seaplane service connecting islands to mainland
Greece will soon start the seaplane service in order to connect all the islands to mainland. This will increase the ease of access to many holiday resorts and poorly connected islands and might even result in a potential boost to its tourism industry.
Published on Apr 13, 2021 07:51 AM IST
Reuters | , Athens
Greece eyes mandatory use of Covid-19 test kits to reopen economy, tourism
Covid-19 self-test kits are being made available on a weekly basis at no charge to all residents registered with the public health service in Greece as it is keen to start reopening the economy and its crucial tourism industry
_1618222987472_1618223002717.jpg "Greece eyes mandatory use of Covid-19 test kits to reopen economy, tourism(Photo by Alex Blăjan on Unsplash)")
Updated on Apr 12, 2021 03:55 PM IST
PTI |
Greece further extends restrictions on all flights as Covid cases rise
On Sunday, the Greek authorities announced that the Covid-19 restrictions were extended for all international passengers till April 19 and the same for domestic passengers will go on till April 12 due to the rise in cases.
Published on Apr 05, 2021 07:29 AM IST
Reuters | , Athens
Vaccinated Israeli tourists won't have to do week-long quarantine in Greece
On Thursday, Greece lifted the one-week quarantine rule for those Israeli travellers who have received the Covid-19 vaccine. However, they will still have to submit a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to travel.
Published on Mar 26, 2021 07:44 AM IST
Reuters | , Athens