15/03/20

[Maik]

Hi ho silver linings: Yes, Corona's caused chaos but not everywhere is off limits - with big bargains to be had

This may seem counter-intuitive amid all the doom and gloom, but 2020 could be a rewarding time to travel for bargain hunters.

Unsurprisingly, as people are taking stock of the spread of the coronavirus, there has been a downturn in holiday bookings.

The result is that package tour operators, villa companies and airlines have plenty of stock to shift, with prices dropping by as much as 67 per cent in some instances.

Here, we highlight some of the latest, and best, reductions on offer.

Freelance Holidays, a villa specialist with properties in Crete, Kefalonia,... reports that prices for breaks have fallen by a third year on year.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8110693/Coronas-caused-chaos-not-limits-big-bargains-had.html

[Maik]

Thousands more pets could be abandoned in China over coronavirus, charities warn
False reports that animals carry the virus have already led many being deserted

Chinese animal charities fear there could be a "second wave" of animals being abandoned in China thanks to incorrect reports that pets carry the coronavirus.

Even though the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed pets cannot transmit the disease, charities in China said fears of contamination could fuel animal abuse in the country.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/coronavirus-china-pets-abandon-false-reports-animals-transmit-carry-a9400056.html

[Maik]

Energy Ministry: No car fuel shortages in sight throughout Greece

Owing to an observed increase in car traffic at petrol stations, Greece's Environment and Energy Ministry on Saturday pointed out that there should be no concern over gas supply during the time of the coronavirus outbreak.

https://www.tornosnews.gr/en/greek-news/economy/39352-energy-ministry-no-car-fuel-shortages-in-sight-throughout-greece.html