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22/03/2023

Reminder for renting a car in Greece: As of November 5, 2021, driving licenses issued by Australia, Canada, Gibraltar, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America are recognized for renting a car in Greece. Individuals who hold a valid national driving license from these countries will no longer need an international driving permit to be able to rent a car and drive in Greece. Further, visitors who have a valid license from a European Union country, as well as Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, also do not need an international driving permit for a car rental. More at https://acerentacar.gr/page/international-drivers-permit-needed

15/03/2023

Demonstration Alert – U. S. Mission Greece
Location: Greece
Event: Panhellenic General Strike March 16, 2023

Public and private sector employees have announced a 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike throughout Greece for March 16, 2023.

In Athens, demonstrations related to the strike are scheduled at the Propylaia (Central Athens) at 11:30 a.m., in Klafthmonos Square at 11:00 a.m. and Syntagma Square at 11:00 a.m. In Thessaloniki, demonstrations are planned at the Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 11:00 a.m. Additional demonstrations are expected to take place throughout Greece during the day.

The following strikes are scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023 (12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.), unless otherwise noted:
• The National Railway will be on a 24-hour strike.
• The Attica/Peloponnese Suburban Railway will be on a 24-hour strike
• Ferry and boat employees will be on a 24-hour nationwide strike.
• Air Traffic Controllers in all airports throughout Greece will be on a 24-hour strike.
• Taxis will be on a 24-hour strike.
• Buses in Athens will operate only from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Trolleys in Athens will operate only from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Athens Metro (Lines 2 & 3) will operate only from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Athens Green Line Train (Line 1) will operate only from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Trams in Athens will operate only from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Buses in Thessaloniki will be on a 24-hour strike.

Other organizations may decide to join the 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike for March 15, 2023 without prior warning. Please monitor www.apergia.gr and local media for last minute strike notifications.

Actions to Take:
• Review your travel plans.
• Contact your airline or travel company for assistance.
• Avoid the areas of the demonstrations.
• Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Keep a low profile.

Assistance: U.S. Embassy Athens

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15/03/2023

A 24-hour nationwide strike will affect air travel, ferry travel, and public transportation across Greece.

On Thursday, March 16, several sectors of transportation announced their participation in the 24-hour nationwide strike prompted by Greece's deadliest train crash on record at Tempi. Flights to and from Greek airports will be grounded. Ferry travel will be disrupted for all the ferries departing from Greek ports. Public transportation will be disrupted, as OASA blue buses will operate only between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Taxis on Thursday will also be participating in the 24-hour strike. All other means of public transportation may follow and will be announced.

03/02/2023

Greek COVID-19 travel restrictions extended for all arrivals from China

The extension of travel restrictions for those traveling from China to Greece, regardless of their nationality, was announced by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). While the airlines must ensure that passengers have the required documentation and test results, all passengers on direct flights departing from China are required to have the following: a COVID-19 PCR molecular test result that is negative (taken at least 48 hours prior to arrival) or a COVID-19 rapid antigen test that is negative (taken within 24 hours before their boarding for Greece).

During the flight and while at the airport, passengers must also wear a high-respiratory protection mask (KN95, N95, or FFP2). The restrictions apply to people 5 and older, and the aviation directive will be in effect until February 14, 2023.