Tag Archives: land borders

The Greek government has decided to close some of the border crossings in northern Greece and increases Covid-19 test demands in an effort to contain the rapid spread of coronavirus in the broader area. Closed is one border crossing with Albania, while one border crossing with Bulgaria will remain open …

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Greece has taken additional measures at its land borders with neighboring countries in the North with the aim to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The measures do not only affect seasonal workers but also Greek citizens who cross the border for cheap shopping in the neighboring countries, Bulgaria, North …

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Greece is opening all its border-crossings to all its neighboring countries in the North, including to Turkey in the North-East and its ports to ships from abroad on July 1, 2020. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced on Monday, that the entrance gates at Evzoni, Kakavia, Krystallopigi, Promachonas, Nymfaia, Kastania and …

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Greece ‘s Foreign Ministry has issued classifications regarding the gradual lifting of restrictions for international flights, the opening of land borders and arrivals by sea as of June 15. The Ministry in a form of roadmap informs about the three phases May 30 – June 15, June 15-June 30 and …

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German tourists will be able to take a direct flight to the Greek islands as of July 1, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, adding that Athens will be welcoming international flights as of June 15. He siad that restrictions to the land borders will be lifted on June …

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There are about 15,000 immigrants living in the Greek islands, Migration Minister Dimitris Vitsas said on Monday. He pointed out at the overpopulation of the hot spots on Samos and Moria on Lesvos. And he stressed that the majority of migrants arriving in Greece nowadays are from Afghanistan and countries …

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