Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday announced the further extension of the current aviation directive for containing the spread of Covid-19 until 6:00 on Friday, September 17, 2021. The notam outlines the conditions for entry into Greek territory on foreign flights in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. …
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Fire assistance by 23 EU and third countries provided to Greece
Several members of the European Union and third countries responded to Greece’s request for fire assistance. The Civil Protection updated on Monday the list of the aid Greece received by a total of 23 countries that rushed to provide help. In a statement, the civil protection noted that it activated …
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Greece extends directive for international & non-EU passengers, flights to islands
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) extended on Saturday the air directives (notams) for international flight passengers and flights to Greek islands as well as the ban for non-EU citizens from entering the country. However, it raised the number of non-EU countries whose citizens are allowed to Greece to 22. In …
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Greece extends travel restrictions for international and domestic flights
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) the extension of air directives (Covid-19 notams) with travel restrictions for domestic and international flights until February 15 and February 22 respectively. The travel restrictions refer to mandatory PCR tests and quarantine, PLF form, non-EU member states with exceptions as well as specific instructions for …
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EU tightens rules for travelers from non-EU countries
The European Union tightened its rules for visitors from outside the bloc on Monday, specifying that they would only be allowed in freely from countries with very few coronavirus cases and almost none of the more transmissible variants. EU ambassadors agreed the new measure for travel from non-EU countries, including …
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Greece extends 7-day quarantine, restrictions for international passengers
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced on Friday the extension of the 7-day quarantine to all passengers on international flights as well as the travel restrictions to those arriving to the country form certain countries. Both measures are extended until Thursday, 21. January 2021, at midnight. According to a CAA …
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Greece’s Civil Aviation extends travel restrictions until Oct 25
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has extended a series of travel restrictions “aiming to protect passengers and citizens from the Covid-19 pandemic,” as noted in a press release issued on October 13, 2020. The air directives (notams) regarding travel restrictions from certain countries and Non-EU citizens, negative Covid-19 test, and …
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EASA publishes list of airports in COVID-19 high risks countries (UPD)
As Greek authorities are preparing a list of the countries allowed to fly tourists to Greece as of June 15, the European Union’s air safety agency EASA has published a list of airports located in areas with high risk transmission of COVID-19. The list is developed in coordination with EASA …
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Business-Visa: Greece’s new scheme for non-EU entrepreneurs
Greece is preparing a new visa scheme for entrepreneurs and citizens from non-EU countries: the Business Visa that will be possible following an invitation by a Greek citizen. The relevant amendment was submitted to the Parliament by deputy Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis on Tuesday. The amendment will facilitate the entrance …
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EC plans toll fees of €13-€50 for travelers entering EU countries
The European Commission plans to impose an entrance free between 13 and 50 euros for those travelers entering the European Union member-states. According to a EC statement the so called “European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)” will provide additional control over the external EU borders as it will determine …
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Greeks buy cheap from e-shops abroad; legislation about VAT & custom fees
An increasing number of Greek consumers choose to buy online and thus from e-shops abroad, a market analysis conducted by online payment platform PayPal has found out. 36% Greeks buy electronic products -mainly tablets and gaming consoles, clothing, toys and cosmetics from USA, Germany and UK. According to PayPal data, …
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