Greece hopes to welcome Brits back by June 1 — providing airlines run flights
GREECE hopes to welcome Brit tourists from June 1 — providing airlines run flights.
More than four million Brits holidayed on the mainland or surrounding islands last year.
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Athens has kept a tight control on coronavirus with just 2,716 cases and 151 deaths.
Yesterday the Interior Ministry said reopening to tourism would be in three stages.
Travel to the islands was banned and the first phase will be for people who own tourist businesses to return.
Next Monday workers will be allowed to travel there.
If all goes well, access to the islands will be free from June 1.
Direct commercial flights have been suspended between Britain and Greece although they may restart on Saturday.
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Tourism minister Harry Theoharis said:"Of course, we will take precautions in terms of the requirements before travelling."
"But also in the way that we travel."
“Social distancing rules will apply but we want to continue showing the kind of hospitality we’re known for.”
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