China News Service, May 8 (Xinhua)-The Integrated European Network quoted the Greek European Union News Agency reported on the 8th that the new crown epidemic has plunged the international tourism industry and the catering industry of various countries into a cold winter and plunged the economy. To this end, the tourism ministers of Greece, Israel, and Cyprus are stepping up consultations to strive to open up a tourism safe zone between these three countries in the near future. At the same time, the Greek authorities are also preparing for the resumption of the country's catering industry.
On April 20th local time, the Greek National Radio Symphony Orchestra held a concert at the Gospel Hospital of Athens, thanking the hospital staff and all health workers for their efforts during the outbreak. The picture shows the band playing in the hospital.
According to reports, the Israeli government is now carefully considering the proposal made by Greece to establish a tourist safety zone between Greece, Israel and Cyprus after mid-June. Relevant countries are conducting preliminary consultations on how to unify epidemic prevention standards and sign agreements.
In addition, the catering industry has also been hit hard. The Greek catering industry has not been allowed to operate so far after being forced to close for nearly two months. But the Greek authorities have made final preparations for the hygienic code after the catering industry reopened.
According to reports, in order to enable restaurants to resume at least 80% of the scale of operations before the outbreak, the authorities are formulating the hygiene rules for most Greek restaurants after they resume business according to the actual size of most Greek restaurants.
It is reported that restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. operating in Greece will likely reopen from June 1, but initially only allow customers to be received outdoors.
The Greek Ministry of Development and Investment issued a statement saying that well-ventilated indoor spaces illuminated by natural light can also be used as outdoor spaces, but air conditioning is not allowed.
In addition, the Greek authorities are discussing with various municipalities to allow the increase of the available outdoor space of the restaurant without putting up pedestrian space, and to arrange tables and chairs to entertain guests without having to pay additional municipal fees. (Liang Manyu, Xu Yan)