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First foreign tourists arrive in Greece following reopening

Tourists flew into Athens on Friday as Greece officially kicked off its tourist season.

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Greece officially launches its tourist season after 72% drop in 2020

With a valid PCR test, performed 72 hours before departure or a rapid self-test, EU, UK, US, Serbian and Israeli residents can visit Greece without quarantine.

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Greece is preparing for a tourist influx - but is it ready?

Greek politicians have been asked whether they are opening too early. They argue that 2020 is not 2021.

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Greece lockdown measures lift allowing schools and courts to reopen

Primary and junior high schools in Greece have been able to reopen for in-person schooling for the first time in months.

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Belgium and Greece ease lockdown rules for public socialising

The two countries have made significant moves towards relaxing coronavirus restrictions as some bars and beaches reopen.

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Greece wants to boost growth by 7% from €57bn pandemic recovery plan

Athens will receive €30.5 billion in European Union funds as part of the bloc's so-called Recovery and Resilience Facility.

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European countries cautiously ease coronavirus restrictions

France and Greece became the latest European countries on Monday to begin cautiously relaxing their lockdowns.

Greece

Far-right MEP facing jail after colleagues vote to remove his immunity

Ioannis Lagos was among dozens of Golden Dawn members sentenced to prison in Greece last year, but as an elected MEP in the European Parliament he had parliamentary protection.

My Europe Series

Can new UN peace talks solve the decades-old Cyprus conflict?

The Cyprus conflict has been known as "the graveyard of diplomats". Will the new round of UN-mediated talks next week be any different?

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Greek police set up checkpoints, turn back Easter travelers

Easter holidays are often celebrated with relatives outside Athens and other cities, but the government said COVID-19 infection levels remain too high to allow free travel.

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Four tonnes of cannabis found in cupcake-making machines

The street value of the drugs is estimated at around €33 million.

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UK wants to introduce vaccine passports by mid-May

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has indicated he wants them to be ready by May 17th.

Greece

Turkey 'doesn't accept international law' over eastern Mediterranean

Turkey doesn't accept international rules when it comes to exploratory drilling for gas in the eastern Mediterranean, Greece's foreign minister has told Euronews.

Travel News

Greece removes quarantine for EU, UK, US and other travellers

Arrivals will just need to show a negative test taken in the last 72 hours or proof of vaccination.

Turkey

Greek and Turkish foreign ministers clash at press conference

The talks were arranged to improve relations between the NATO allies but descended into accusations.

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Wish you were there? Tourists in Greek holiday test can't leave hotel

The tourists are staying on the Greek island of Rhodes for a week but will not be allowed to leave their hotel.

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Unearthing the little-known ancient theatres of Greece's Epirus region

In partnership with the European Commission

Greece's Epirus region hosts 5 of the country's most important ancient theatres. Some famous, but others little-known. Could this EU project unearth these architectural treasures and put them centre stage once again?

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Greek crime reporter shot dead outside home in Athens

Giorgos Karaivaz was found dead, shot multiple times, beside his car in the Greek capital.

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Greek refugee programme offers alternative to overcrowded camps

Greek refugee programme offers alternative to overcrowded camps

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Greek flag hoisted at Acropolis as nation celebrates revolution bicentennial

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