Mandatory Covid boosters for EU travel: ‘A logical move,’ says Greek Tourism Minister Kikilias
29 November 2021 |
12:37 pm
As Covid-19 infections rise around the EU and some member states impose new restrictions, FRANCE 24 speaks to Greece’s Tourism Minister about the continent’s next steps. We also discuss irregular migration on the European Union's external borders - including those of France and of Greece.
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