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Mediterranean ObserverApril 20, 2021

The deficit that Malta is expecting for the year 2021 is forecasted at 12.1%, but the Government expects the GDP growth to be the highest in the EU, Minister for Finance and Employment Clyde Caruana said today. In spite of this, the government does not plan to introduce any taxes in the near future, Caruana […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 20, 2021

Many people think Cyprus has no corals, says marine ecologist Louis Hadjiannou. If climate change and coastal development continue unabated, he fears, they may soon be right. A fisherman’s son who hails from the Mediterranean island, Hadjiannou loves to put on his wetsuit, fins and mask and plunge off the dramatic rocks into the turquoise […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 20, 2021

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Barbados is to relax entry requirements for arrivals who have been vaccinated from next month. Visitors with both doses of either the AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech or Johnson & Johnson vaccinations) can enter Barbados from May 8 with less restrictions than non-vaccinated arrivals. Vaccinated visitors must still provide proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test result […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 20, 2021

AS the GPS says, “You have reached your destination” we gasp: “Wow!” Gleaming in the sun, the Grand Harbour of Valletta, Malta’s capital, is reflected in the blue waters. What a destination. My boyfriend Robert and I are on a two-hour Rolling Geeks tour of the Three Cities — Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua — just […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 20, 2021

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Only a fifth of Austrians – 21 percent – are making plans to go on a holiday out of the country this summer, according to a survey conducted by the Unique research institute. Published on Monday by Austrian weekly news magazine Profil, the survey also found that 27 percent of Austrians are planning to spend […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 20, 2021

Vaccinations of employees of the Greek tourism sector will begin once all people belonging to vulnerable groups receive the jab against the coronavirus (Covid-19), according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Speaking in parliament on Monday, Theoharis said the government’s goal is to create a “wall of immunity” and confidence in tourists when Greece officially […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 19, 2021

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has agreed a partnership with clinical testing firm Eurofins to integrate its worldwide Covid-19 testing lab network into IATA Travel Pass. Eurofins has 800 laboratories across 50 countries. Eurofins laboratories will provide verified test results to travellers using the app. Results are checked against the IATA Travel Pass registry […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 19, 2021

France hopes to allow entry to foreign vaccinated visitors this summer. French President Emmanuel Macron said officials are discussing options to open France to vaccinated ‘American and European’ travellers this summer. He didn’t specifically say if that would include travellers from the UK. France will start scaling down lockdown restrictions from next month and start […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 19, 2021

With effect from Sunday 18th April, Israel has become the first country to officially remove the obligation to wear a mask in public. Despite this, the country’s health authorities are still suggesting that masks should be worn when many persons are together. The country launched a strong vaccination campaign and has now decided to test […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 19, 2021

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Two-way quarantine free ‘travel bubble’ between Australia and New Zealand has been established. The “world-leading” arrangement opens up travel across the Tasman Sea for residents of both countries. Thousands of passengers were booked to fly between the two nations today (Monday). Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand will all fly routes between the two countries. […]

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News

Malta Deficit in 2021 set to reach 12.1%, but no tax hikes expected in the near future

Race to save Cyprus corals from Climate Change, Mass Tourism

Barbados to relax restrictions for vaccinated visitors

MALTESER PLEASER Explore the enchanting Mediterranean island of Malta by cart, boat and tuk-tuk

Survey: Only 21% of Austrians are Planning Summer Holidays Abroad

Greece has Tourism Workers in Covid-19 Vaccine Priority Line

IATA, Eurofins team up to boost testing options for Travel Pass app users

France plans to open borders for foreign travellers this summer

Israel removes mandatory wearing of masks in public

Quarantine-free travel opens between Australia and New Zealand

Malta Deficit in 2021 set to reach 12.1%, but no tax hikes expected in the near future

Race to save Cyprus corals from Climate Change, Mass Tourism

Barbados to relax restrictions for vaccinated visitors

Malta Deficit in 2021 set to reach 12.1%, but no tax hikes expected in the near future

Race to save Cyprus corals from Climate Change, Mass Tourism

Barbados to relax restrictions for vaccinated visitors