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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told CNN in an interview that the best case scenario is for his country to reopen tourism from July 1, even if the exact date also depends on airlines and the implementation of strict health protocols. on foreign flights. . Bulgaria made a similar announcement, which also expects to reopen its holiday homes from July 1, reports Agerpres.
In an interview with CNN on Monday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that Greece’s success in keeping the COVID-19 pandemic under control and recognizing it internationally gives the population a sense of pride. The Greeks “have not been so proud for a long time,” the prime minister said, given that the population has been through difficult times in recent years due to the severe economic crisis.
Although this summer will be very different, Greek citizens trust the state and health experts, Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasized.
In Bulgaria, the terraces reopen on Wednesday
At BulgariaGiven the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, the government intends to support through a coupons National tourism during the summer, Bulgarian politicians agreed on Tuesday.
“Bulgarian money should be spent on supporting tourism in the country and not abroad,” said Krasimir Karakaceanov, who heads the nationalist IMRO party, a partner in the ruling coalition. The scheme is currently being developed in detail.
Bulgaria hopes to reopen holiday homes from July 1.
Government parties agreed that outdoor restaurant tables should be seated in a 1.5 meter distance. This is a concession for homeowners, since tables were originally supposed to be located 2.5 meters away in restaurants and cafes, which will reopen on Wednesday.
Bulgaria is the poorest country in the European Union and tourism represents at least 12% of GDP. 11% of all workers work in the field.
Greece and Bulgaria, two tourist destinations heavily frequented by Romanians, are among the EU countries with the lowest rates of illness and death after the coronavirus pandemic.
Bulgaria reported 1,689 coronavirus cases and 78 deaths, in a population of almost seven million. To date, 342 people have been cured of COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus.
In Greece, there were 2,642 infections and 146 deaths, in a population of 10 million. Half of the patients were cured.
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