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Hopes raised for holidays in Greece this summerBritons could return for summer holidays in Greece from May using a ‘quarantine passport’ if reports today prove accurate.The tourism-reliant country is reportedly prepared to waive quarantine rules for tourists who can prove that they have been inoculated against Covid-19.British tourists could be welcomed to Greece in May provided they can provide proof of inoculation against the virus.Officials are said to be discussing what form of proof Britons will need to show that they have been vaccinated. Holidaymakers will also need to provide a negative test taken less than 72 hours before their arrival in Greece.
Greece’s Ionian Isles Labeled ‘Green’ on ECDC Covid-19 MapThe Ionian islands in Greece, including such popular tourist destinations as Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, are among the handful of areas in Europe labeled “green” on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) map updated on Thursday.Greece is labeled “medium risk” indicated by the orange color on the map, which charts the spread of the deadly virus and which based on European Commission guidelines now includes a “dark red” category in addition to green, orange, red and grey.
Greek-Led Crime Ring Busted for Stealing Millions From US BanksA Greek-led criminal network that used shell companies to steal over $12 million from 50 US financial institutions has been dismantled following a cross-border strike co-ordinated by Europol.The international operation, led by the Spanish National Police and the US Secret Service, resulted in the arrest of 105 suspects and the freezing of 87 bank accounts worth €1.3 million.Eleven of those suspects were Greeks, who are thought to be the masterminds of the scam, as well as two Austrians, 23 Spaniards and one UK citizen.
Greek Shipowner Donates Entire Wealth to the Armed ForcesA Greek shipowner and World War II veteran donated his entire wealth to the Greek armed forces earlier this week.Iakovos Tsounis, 97, donated 23 million euros and 60 landing craft, declaring that he wants to leave life as he began it — barefoot.
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