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Greece remains on the UK government΄s amber list
LONDON. The UK government has announced the latest update for travellers.
US Travel Advisory: "Do not travel to UK"
WASHINGTON (Reuters). On Monday the US State Department issued its highest warning against travel to the United Kingdom because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in that country.
Latest changes to the UK Green List for travel
LONDON. The UK has made some changes to its green and amber lists for travel.
British bookings for amber countries skyrocket
Airlines report that there has been a spike in bookings for amber countries, including Greece.
At this stage only those with NHS proof of vaccination will not have to isolate when arriving in England from amber countries
LONDON. The UK government said it would not accept any proof of vaccination apart from the NHS app or certificate.
Restrictive measures in England set to be lifted on 19 July
UK. The UK Prime Minister said that legal restrictions are set to end on 19 July, with all that entails within the country and for tourists travelling to Europe, including Greece.
New regulations for travel to islands from 5 July
ATHENS. Boarding procedures and when tests are required.
Letter to The Times about UK amber list from Chairman of Corfu Owners Association
"Everyone in Corfu is longing to see the "Brits" again and all the difficulties put in our way arise from our own government΄s actions, not from the actions of the EU.
Inter-regional travel only with vaccination or negative tests. Self-tests not accepted.
ATHENS. The Committee of Experts is considering an even stricter framework for travelling within the country.
Private company to conduct Covid checks at Corfu entry points
CORFU. The Civil Protection service has commissioned a private company based in Patra to conduct rapid tests on arrivals in Corfu.
Greek Digital Covid Certificate for Travel now activated
ATHENS. Greece is joining the first wave of European countries issuing their own Digital COVID Certificates and it can be implemented in cooperation with other countries that now accept it.
Greece is ready for the EU Digital COVID Certificate says Minister in today΄s presentation
ATHENS. The Greek Minister for Digital Governance Kyriakos Pierakakis gave a presentation of the new Certificate in Athens today.
Provisional agreement on the EU Digital COVID Certificate
BRUSSELS. The certificate is expected to be ready for implementation at the end of June.
All the entry requirements for travellers to Greece
CORFU. The necessary documentation for travellers - How checks are conducted.
Corfu still considered safe destination by British Foreign Office
The popular tourist destinations of Corfu, Rhodes, Kos, Zakynthos and Crete along with Portugal and the Canary Islands are still considered safe by the British Foreign Office.
EU Covid-19 certificate approved by European Parliament
The European Parliament says holders of an EU Covid-19 certificate should not be subject to additional travel restrictions, such as quarantine, self-isolation or testing.
Travel between Regions - what is allowed
ATHENS. The Joint Ministerial Decision regarding travel between Regions until 10 May was published in the Government Gazette today.
Aegean Air: free tickets for children
ATHENS. For bookings until May 6th and flights from May 15th until August 31st.
