Eiffel Tower reopens in Paris with new restrictions after 104-day coronavirus lockdown
Marking another milestone in France’s recovery from coronavirus lockdown, the Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors Thursday after its longest-ever closure in peace time: 104 days. Tourists who are trickling back to Paris were delighted to find the landmark open when some other attractions in the French capital remain closed. The
Sweden to launch digital coronavirus 'vaccine passport' to allow travel
The Swedish government on Thursday said it will be launching a digital coronavirus "vaccine passport" to allow people who have been vaccinated to travel. Digitalization Minister Anders Ygeman said three authorities in Sweden had been asked to work on producing the certificate, and the plan is to coordinate it with the World Health Organization and the European Union.
COUNTRIES ALLOWED TO TRAVEL TO GREECE
As of August 1st, more countries have been given permission to travel into Greece. We have the full list updated below, which includes the EU/EFTA nations that can currently travel to Greece, as well as the third-party countries outside the EU that have just been given permission.