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There may be some medical requirements, but not necessarily “health passports” – says the first man from the Greek embassy
GRADUALLY we are reopening the economy of our country and we hope to be ready for the summer vacation season. We have been welcoming tourists for over fifty years and we want to continue, showing the same hospitality for which we are well known. We will be more than happy to welcome our Serbian friends this year too.
This, for “Novosti,” says George Diakofotakis, the Greek ambassador to Belgrade, at a time when a large number of Serbian citizens, who are used to spending their summer holidays in this country, have a dilemma of what to do next. summer due to pandemic.
o There are proposals for the introduction of some type of “health passport”. What does this mean: tourists will be screened at the borders upon entering Greece or will they need to bring certain medical certificates?
– There are many options on the table. The war against the pandemic is not yet over. We remain vigilant and vigilant and will continue to follow the advice of our excellent team of epidemiologists. I am sure that we will strike a balance between keeping people and opening our country’s borders. There may be some medical requirements for foreigners, but not necessarily what you call “health passports”. The Greek government will provide the necessary information in a timely manner.
o Is the Greek government considering introducing measures of social distance in beaches and restaurants, or in some others?
– This will be a different summer, with social distancing and certain travel protocols and rules. These new protocols, which we hope will be adopted at the European level, will regulate tourism. We hope there will be an EU response on how to face the pandemic wisely for tourism. The Greek government is working with its partners on this.
o What will happen to those who have already booked accommodation for June? If they can’t come, will the hotels or the owners return their money?
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– We hope the worst is over. Assuming that the health situation is going as planned, Greece is preparing to receive foreign tourists starting in July. As for those who booked accommodation for June, I assure you that no one will lose their money. We have established a coupon system that allows you to get to Greece safely without risking your money. I would like to remind you that when the agency “Thomas Cook” went bankrupt last year, its clients in Greece were treated with the utmost respect.
o Greece has 2,678 coronavirus infections and 148 deaths. No one was ready for a pandemic, but his country was obviously fine, what measures were crucial?
– Thanks to strict and early protection measures, we have successfully slowed down the spread of the virus. The key to our success can be summed up as follows: rapid warning from the government and rapid action, preparation and resistance of the state apparatus, timely adoption of strict measures of social distancing and confinement, as well as self-discipline and determination of the Greek people who of all Heart followed the government’s measures.
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WE WILL OVERCOME THE CRISIS
* * HOW MUCH will the Greek economy suffer from the impact of the crown on the tourism industry?
– The Greek economy will suffer, but we are confident that we will be able to reverse the consequences of the crisis for at least two reasons, because the necessary decisions will be made at the European level, including a package of measures to support the European economies, and because Greece is a tourist destination throughout the year. It does not only depend on the summer holidays. In general, the problem is how to get the economy back on track. The efforts of the Greek government are committed to this result.
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