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Mediterranean ObserverJune 24, 2021

Three challenges must be addressed before the EU could call it summer in the aftermath of Covid-19, said Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton in a post on the European Commission’s blog. Under the title “Sea, Vax & Sun – Let’s Get Set for Summer”, Breton lists three challenges that must be addressed before […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 21, 2021

Free tests at beaches and campsites, COVID-sniffer dogs and a more expansive tracing system are among the measures France plans to put in place this summer in order to facilitate tourism. “With 2,000 to 3,000 cases per day, the virus is no longer hunting us, we are hunting the virus,” Health Minister Olivier Véran said […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 12, 2021

The European Union is sending a strong message with its vaccination and digital Covid certificates campaign. Once this infrastructure is in place, it is paramount to focus on pushing forward tourism on an international level, Maltese MEP Josianne Cutajar said. She was addressing the Global Tourism Forum in Bodrum, Turkey. The Maltese MEP added that […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 12, 2021

75,420 people travelled through Malta International Airport Some 75,420 passengers flew in to Malta in May, new figures show, as airport bosses welcomed the “slight improvement” on the first few months of the year. The numbers were still drastically down on pre-COVID levels, with a drop of 88.8% compared to the same month in 2019. […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 12, 2021

Seated mass events will resume on July 5 for those who are fully vaccinated, the Maltese government announced on Friday, with entry only allowed to those possessing a vaccine certificate. Events will have their capacity capped at 100 people at first, going up gradually to 200 over the course of 4 weeks. Events can be […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 12, 2021

The Mediterranean Tourism Foundation President Tony Zahra and Secretary General Andrew Agius Muscat virtually hosted the Annual General Meeting for the Senators of MTF. The Senators coming from different countries of the Mediterranean region discussed the current situation which the tourism sector is facing from their respective perspectives and accordingly focused on what needs to […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 7, 2021

With summer around the corner, Maltese and Gozitans are gearing up to for an enjoyable season while staying safe and respecting health regulations. With an abundance of COVID-19 measures issued by the health authorities – all of which are in flux – it can be challenging to keep up with the latest protocols. Here are […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 6, 2021

A Turkish conservation group has warned that a combination of sewage water and increased tourism could cause irreparable damage to the unique environment around Turkey’s Lake Salda, Bianet reported on Friday. “The pollution that enters Lake Salda, which is a closed basin, cannot come out again,” Bianet quoted Gazi Osman Şakar, the Chair of the […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 5, 2021

Fully-vaccinated Brits will be allowed into France from next week without needing to self-isolate, it has been reported. Those who have only received one dose of a vaccine will need to quarantine for seven days on arrival and provide proof of a negative test. France will welcome Brits from June 9 as long as they […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 5, 2021

The European Commission, European Parliament, Council and European Social Partners made a joint-commitment to meet 3 flagship targets by 2030 identified in the European Pillar of Social Rights. These include to: (i) at least 78% of people aged 20 to 64 should be in employment (73% as at 2019); (ii) at least 60% of adults […]

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EU Commissioner: ‘We Can’t Go Back to Tourism As We Knew It’

Tests on the Beach, Sniffer Dogs and Tracing: France’s plan to keep COVID under Control this Summer

‘We need to re-start tourism on an international level’ – Maltese MEP Josianne Cutajar

Malta Airport saw ‘Slight’ boost in May Passenger Numbers

Malta | Seated Events for up to 100 Vaccinated people to be allowed from 5 July

Mediterranean Tourism Foundation held Board of Senators Annual General Meeting Virtually

The Ultimate Guide to a COVID-friendly Summer in Malta

Locals warn of the environmental danger posed to Turkey’s Lake Salda from sewage and tourism

Fully vaccinated Britons will be allowed into France from next week

Porto Social Summit | Bureau Brussels Report

The Speaker meets with MHRA to discuss Parliament’s role and the tourism sector

MHRA Commends On-the-Spot Fines for Strengthening Visible Police Enforcement

Budget 2027 | Economic Transformation Requires Careful Calibration of Economic Policies

The Speaker meets with MHRA to discuss Parliament’s role and the tourism sector

MHRA Commends On-the-Spot Fines for Strengthening Visible Police Enforcement

Budget 2027 | Economic Transformation Requires Careful Calibration of Economic Policies