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No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Key takeaways
- British holidaymakers heading to Greece will not have to face any delays at the border, even at the height of summer, the country's tourism minister has told the BBC.
- Olga Kefalogianni said the Greek government did not want visitors to be "burdened" by bureaucratic procedures when entering or leaving the country.
- She confirmed British visitors will not face biometric checks at the border at any time during the summer season.
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British holidaymakers heading to Greece will not have to face any delays at the border, even at the height of summer, the country's tourism minister has told the BBC.
Olga Kefalogianni said the Greek government did not want visitors to be "burdened" by bureaucratic procedures when entering or leaving the country.
She confirmed British visitors will not face biometric checks at the border at any time during the summer season.
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