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British Tourists Suspected of Having Monkeypox in Greece
A British tourist and his partner in Greece are suspected of having the first cases of monkeypox in Greece. The rare infection has been spreading throughout Europe and the Americas since it was first diagnosed in the UK in...
Greece
British Tourists Rush Out of Greece Before Quarantine Deadline
Up to 60,000 Britons are fighting for a timely return to their homeland to beat Wednesday's deadline, when those heading home from seven popular Greek islands will face a 14-day quarantine.
On Monday, the British government announced that that the...
Greece
All British Tourists Tested For Covid-19 in Greece Prove Negative
All passengers arriving on direct flights from the United Kingdom on July 15-16 have so far tested negative for Covid-19, Greek government sources revealed, according to the Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA).
They said 1,366 tests were carried out on...
Greece
Greece Opens to British Tourists: Rules to Travel Safely
Two weeks after most European tourists were allowed to visit Greece, the country opened its doors to British holidaymakers on Wednesday, following the gradual lifting of the range of measures against the coronavirus.
Every visitor to Greece must fill out...
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Greece to Open Its Airports to British Tourists on July 15
Greece announced on Monday that it will open its airports to direct flights from the United Kingdom on July 15.
In announcing the decision, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said that it had been taken in consultation with the British authorities,...
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Two British Tourists Killed, One Injured in Road Accident on Crete
Two British citizens were killed and one seriously injured in a road accident near the coastal resort of Malia in northern Crete in the early hours of Monday.
The rented jeep they were driving crashed into a parked motorcycle and...
Economy
British Tourists Warned to Take Cash to Greece Due to Economy Collapse Fears
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has warned holidaymakers to take cash with them if they plan on visiting Greece over the next few months, due to fears of an economic collapse.
“The Greek tourist board in London said that...
Economy
Political Uncertainty Does Not Deter American, British Tourists
Tourist bookings from the United States and Britain are showing an increasing trend, despite political and economic uncertainty in Greece.
The decline of the euro against the US dollar and the British pound has given an extra perk for the...
Greece
New Record of British Tourists Arriving in Greece
According to German travel operator TUI, more than two million tourists from Great Britain are expected to arrive in Greece this summer. The Spanish Iberia Airlines is back in Athens, Sky Express has added new routes between Volos and...
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British Tourists Can't Find Cyprus
According to the Daily Mail, a good 53 percent of British tourists made bookings for Cyprus believing it is part of Greece.
Claire Bentley, member of the British Airways Holiday, which is the company that conducted the survey, said: "It...
Greece
British Tourists More Quiet than Usual
According to the results of the British Department for British tourists travelling abroad, fewer incidents having to do with British tourists in need of consular services or Greek authorities have been reported this year.
The coclusions of the report were...
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4 British Tourists Using Counterfeit Money Arrested, Crete
Four British tourists, around 21-years-old, were discovered using counterfeit money on their vacation in Malia, Crete. The tourists were arrested by officers of the Heraklion Police Operations Department. They were caught with a total of nine fake 50 euro notes in their possession. The counterfeit money was seized by the police.
Cyprus
Cyprus Expects British, Russian Tourists to Return In July
Cypriot officials said on Wednesday that they expect to welcome the return of British and Russian tourists in July of this year.
Tourism accounts for some 13 percent of the income from goods and services in Cyprus, with nearly four...
Greece
British Author’s Love Letter to Greek Island of Zakynthos
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The Greek island of Zakynthos is yet another idyllic Greek island offering rich history, and cultural treasures, along with beaches galore.
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British Mother Takes Kids to Greece Because They “Deserve a Holiday”
A British mother took off for a Greek vacation with her children against the advice of the UK, which has placed Greece on its "Amber List"