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TUI flights to Corfu from 15 May - Greek Tourism Minister in Berlin
BERLIN. German travel giant TUI will begin its summer 2021 holiday packages to Greece as of May 14, the date the country has scheduled to officially open for tourism.
Vaccination appointments for 30-39 age group available from Tuesday 27 April
The vaccination programme will be extended to younger age groups from Easter Week.
Which job categories are next to require self tests
ATHENS. Employment Minister Kostis Hadjidakis announced that mandatory self tests will be extended to workers coming in contact with a large number of customers.
Pilot scheme to open Corfu Airport to EU visitors from 23 April
CORFU. Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas met with Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis on Friday.
Tourism Minister says Greek borders will open for Serbia from mid-April
ATHENS. "Serbian travellers can have complete trust in Greece," said the Minister on his 2-day visit to Serbia.
Mandatory rapid tests for health workers who haven΄t been vaccinated says Health Minister
ATHENS. Data shows that a significant number of those working at large hospitals refuse to be vaccinated.
School year to be extended
ATHENS. Education Minister Niki Kerameos announced that there will be lessons in June.
Strict policing over the next two weeks
CORFU. On his visit to Corfu the Civil Protection Minister was not pleased with the Covid data from the 6th Health Region.
Tourism Minister discusses restart of cruises with company representatives
ATHENS. During the online talks the possibility of extending the season until the end of the year was discussed.
Visiting Deputy Health Minister discusses mental health services and facilities
CORFU. The Deputy Health Minister told reporters this afternoon what had been discussed with the Hospital Director and other officials.
Deputy Health Minister and WHO officials visit Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The Deputy Minister visited Corfu General Hospital late this morning and met with the Director Leonidas Roubatis and other personnel.
Vaccination will not be a prerequisite for travel says Tourism Minister
ATHENS. "Despite the new circumstances - not only Covid-19, but also Brexit - the UK will again be a big market for Greece this year."
Marine Minister tests positive for Covid-19
ATHENS. The Minister of Mercantile Marine and Island Policy Yiannis Plakiotakis has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at home.
Tourism Minister and Deputy Minister self-isolating
ATHENS. Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis and Deputy Minister Manos Konsolas are isolating as a precaution.
Minister of Health outlines vaccine plan for the country
ATHENS. Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias presented the vaccination plan for Greece on Wednesday evening.
Government planning restart of retail trade followed by catering businesses
ATHENS. According to the Deputy Development Minister, "The market cannot open without strict measures" and the government is planning to restart retail trade first from 1 December followed by catering businesses.
Greek Foreign Minister in quarantine following contact with Covid positive person
ATHENS. Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is in self-isolation following contact with a person who tested positive for Covid.
Minister of Health announces there will be national lockdown
ATHENS. The Minister said that the Greek PM and Government have accepted the recommendation from infectious diseases specialists.
