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15th May Zakynthos reports it is Covid-19 free. The Ionian Region is also free of the virus. However, our Government states that we must still be very vigilant with keeping to measures. The virus has not left us, we still must keep our loved ones and ourselves safe. According to …

New measures for ferry trips: Greece:- Masks, thermometer readings and single-bed cabins.   Travelling by ship from Monday 18 May. The measures for coastal shipping and maritime tourism, which will take effect from Monday 18th of May,  through till to 15th of  June, were agreed during successive meetings held under …

Suspension of flights: Just how long will the suspension of flights be and which countries have exceptions?   Extension of flights to and from Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Turkey, Albania and Northern Macedonia is being extended. At the same time, the temporary ban on entry into the …

For the sixth time, the world’s largest plane visited our country on Wednesday. This is the Antonov AN-225 Mriya that landed in Athens on Wednesday, May 13. The beastly Ukrainian-made Soviet aircraft was loaded with medical supplies from China. http:// The Mriya is a transport aircraft built by Antonov in …

The press release from our Regional Offices is positive. The annoiuncement that Zakynthos is still clear of Covid-19. In particular, According to the information from the Hellenic Health Organisation  ΕΟΔΥ  (May 14, 2020), the findings from the epidemiological surveillance of the disease by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) remain a total …

Dated May, 9th and whilst out at Lagana Bay, Panagiotis Velianitis came across some of our first visitors for the season. The famous loggerhead sea turtle known as Caretta Caretta has returned However, the National Marine Park of Zakynthos noticed that turtles have appeared since last  month. Due to most …

Many people are questioning what’s happening with summer holidays today after UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock was put on the spot on ITV’s ‘This Morning’. Mr Hancock was asked if “Summer was Cancelled”, meaning was it unlikely that foreign summer holidays would take place this year? In response Mr Hancock …

  ELTA: Mail shipments start abroad – Which countries are served. It is reminded that restrictions on air transport worldwide, due to the proliferation of COVID-19, have caused many difficulties in mail exchange between countries. The restoration of the country’s postal connection with abroad is the result of coordinated efforts …

Tourism in Greece: All the rules for flights and hotels – What is changing. While most international and reputable media outlets advertise our country as the right destination for this summer, the health protocols for hotels and flights from abroad were questionable. The Minister of Tourism, Haris Theocharis, made the …

According to an announcement, the German airline Lufthansa will start flights from Frankfurt to Athens on May 18. After two months, Lufthansa will resume flights and in addition to Frankfurt in May, flights from Munich will resume. In May, there will be flights to Mallorca, according to the main news …