Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on a “digital vaccination passport” and as it looks also for the participation of Greece in clinical trials regarding the medicine for Covid-19. Netanyahu had a surprised for his Greek guest and pulled out of his pocket a vial with …

The UK has started developing a ‘vaccine passport’ so people who are protected against coronavirus can go on holiday. Officials at the Foreign Office are said to be working on a certification system which would give vaccinated people an official document, the Times reports. It comes as tourism bosses in …

EU member states adopted guidelines on the proof of vaccination for medical purposes on Thursday, following a proposal by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, his office said on Thursday. “The first step in the implementation of Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal for a European vaccination certificate was made today,” the PM’s office …

With a legislation amendment submitted on Thursday, Greece gives the opportunity to foreigners living in the country to receive a vaccination against the Covid-19. Authorities will provide a temporary social security number (AMKA) which is precondition for vaccine registration. Foreigners or uninsured citizens can obtain the temporary AMKA at the …

The European Commission will present a proposal in March on creating an EU-wide digital COVID-19 vaccination passport that may allow Europeans to travel more freely over the peak summer holiday period. Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced the coming legislative proposal in a speech to German conservative lawmakers on …

Digital vaccination certificates enabling people to travel in Europe despite the coronavirus pandemic will probably be available before the summer, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after a virtual EU summit on Thursday. Germany was one of the opponents of the certificate. “Everyone agreed that we need a digital vaccination certificate,” …

Greece is in “technical” talks with the UK over allowing Britons carrying a vaccine passport to travel to its tourist hotspots from May, Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis told several British media on Tuesday. The announcement comes  despite concerns in Brussels and other EU capitals. Theoharis said he hoped to “dovetail” …

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Greece’s efforts for the roll out of its vaccination campaign against Covid-19, and especially welcomed the Greek prime minister’s proposal for a vaccination certificate, in an interview with the Greek newspaper “Ta Nea” released on Saturday. “The percentage of vaccinated citizens [in …

EU leaders said “No” to the vaccination certificate proposed by Greece and supported by other countries of the European South. Instead, they agreed that non-essential travel would be discouraged after a meeting to discuss the mounting challenge from more infectious virus variants. At the European Council Summit that took place …

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated his call for an EU-wide vaccination certificate that would simplify travel across the bloc, noting the importance of setting it up ahead of this year’s summer season. Presenting the idea in an opinion piece published in Euractiv on Thursday, Mitsotakis stressed that the idea …

The European Union sought Monday to ease concerns that citizens might be obliged to get shots against the coronavirus before they’re allowed to travel, as debate swirls over the use of vaccination certificates to help reopen tourism across the 27-nation bloc. The European Commission has been weighing a Greek proposal …

The online platform where citizens can register for Covid-19 vaccination goes in operation early Monday evening, January 11, 2021. On this platform, citizens can check whether they belong to a priority groups for the vaccination and register for an appointment. Keep in mind that citizens will need to have a …

Greece will permit entry of 10,000 vaccinated Israelis per week, starting Tuesday, March 23, 2021, following an agreement between the two countries to accept citizens with a certificate of vaccination, Israeli Foreign Minister said in a statement. According to the Israeli press, Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis informed the Israeli …

Greece opened on Monday afternoon, January 10, the online platform for citizens who were administered vaccines against Covid-19 abroad. Registration to the platform will enable holders of an EU Digital COVID Certificate or of  one of a third country to have their vaccinations also registered in Greece. Especially those over …

Greece published in the Official Gazette the new travel rules that make mandatory Covid-19 test for entry in the country over the Christmas and holiday season. The conditions for mandatory PCR or RAPID test are valid from Sunday, 19. December 2021, until 10. January 2022. According to the decision published …

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakisruled out a full lockdown that would only affect the unvaccinated, in an interview with “Good morning, Britain” magazine of British broadcaster ITV during a visit to London on Tuesday. “We have a strict policy but we will not go as far as Austria,” the Greek …

Greeks formed long queues outside shops waiting their Covid-documents to be controlled on Saturday when the new restrictions for unvaccinated people went into effect. However, also vaccinated Greeks had to find out that their documents had to be controlled if they wanted to have a coffee, a lunch, buy shoes …

With a new ministerial decision, regulations for traveling to/from the Greek islands and between islands by ferry, ship or airplane have been updated. The new regulations come into force on Monday, July 5, 2021, with the aim to contain the spread of Covid-19. For traveling from mainland to islands Ferry/Ship …

Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) extended the air travel restriction but at the same time announced that travelers can enter the country also with a Rapid test carried out 48 hours before arrival. In a statement issued late on Sunday, the CAA said it extends the air directives (notams) for …

Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced on Sunday the extension of an emergency directive (notam) on air travel restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19, The travel restrictions are extended until 6:00 on Monday, June 14, 2021. The new notam decreases the period of quarantine for arriving travelers tested positive …