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Govt in tight spot as opposition questions lockdown easing priorities
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe mantra of “Easter in the village” seems unlikely to become a reality for Greeks next month, as comments from government and church officials suggest that travel between regions will not be allowed in time for Holy Week next week.
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Govt prepares new round of economic relief as Covid remains a threat
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government is trying to send reassuring messages about its ability to provide sufficient economic support to make up for the longer than expected impact of Covid-19, even though the virus’s persistence has thrown off New Democracy’s initial planning for 2021.
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Travel balance falls by 97.6 pct in January
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s travel balance came to 2.4 million euros in January from 54.9 million a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) data has shown. This is equal to a decrease of 97.6 percent year-on-year (YoY).
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UK and EU travel restrictions raise concerns for tourism season
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe news that the UK Parliament looks likely to pass new pandemic measures which include a 5,000 pound fine for unnecessary foreign travel until July has caused consternation in Athens, where it was hoped that UK visitors would be among the first and most numerous to take advantage of the reopening of Greek tourism from May 14.
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EU digital certificate seen as boost for tourism against backdrop of worsening pandemic
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe European Commission’s decision to back the issuance of so-called “Digital Green Certificates” for travel has been welcomed by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis as a potential boost for Greek tourism.
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Turnover in tourism drops by 57.6 pct in Q4
EconomyMacroeconomyThe turnover index in accommodation and food services fell by 57.6 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter, a third straight quarter when it dropped by more than half, Hellenic Statistical Authority figures showed on Friday.
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Travel balance falls by 97.3 pct in December, 76.5 pct in 2020
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s travel balance came to 0.8 million euros in December from 28.6 million a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) data has shown. This is equal to a decrease of 97.3 percent year-on-year (YoY).
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Response to "Medea" brings storm of opposition criticism as govt sets sights on summer
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA cold weather front, including snow and high winds brought much of Greece to a standstill on Tuesday, prompting strong criticism of the government’s response.
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Travel balance falls by 62.9 pct in November
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s travel balance came to 40.4 million euros in November from 108.8 million a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) data has shown. This is equal to a decrease of 62.9 percent year-on-year (YoY).
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Travel surplus up to Oct down by 78.2 pct as receipts plummet
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s travel balance in October came to a surplus of 472.2 million euros from a surplus of 1.2 billion a year ago, a drop of 60.7 percent year-on-year (YoY).