Greece’s Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura issued a reassuring message to tourists visiting Greece:

“As a Minister of Tourism I want to welcome and assure all the visitors that are in Greece or they are thinking to come and spend their holidays here that we are a very beautiful and safe country.

They can experience our beautiful weather and nature, our beautiful blue waters, our traditional islands, the famous Greek food, our history and culture. At the same time, the daily routine is normal and quiet.

They can use their credit cards, cash and debit, with no problem and they can have access to high- quality services and enjoy the very warm Greek hospitality.

Thank you for choosing Greece for your vacation in these difficult economic times that we are going through and I know that when you will go back home you will be the best ambassadors to promote my beautiful country. Thank you so much.”