“Humanity has not been lost and solidarity in Hellas. We will not turn a blind eye to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. “We will accept Greek expatriates and Ukrainian refugees, providing them with care, residence and work permits,” the Minister of Tourism told SKAI radio. Vassilis Kikilias.
Mr. Kikilias stressed that there are 50,000 surplus seats in Greek Tourism that were not covered last year by the domestic market. “Could these people, with dignity, with European contracts and collective bargaining agreements be absorbed and help in this sector”, he said characteristically, explaining that such a thing is provided by PD 80/2006, based on the European directive, while on Thursday the European Home Affairs Council is expected to determine the exact terms and conditions.
“The images of our children, women, civilians, Greek expatriates are shocking. We are living in a humanitarian crisis and in this crisis we must engage in solidarity, humanity and love for these people. THE United Nations Organization has warned of 4 million people likely to flee Ukraine because of the war, and the UNHCR has so far spoken of some 400,000 refugees fleeing to Romania, Poland and surrounding countries. “Some of them are reaching Greece as well”, stressed Mr. Kikilias and added that “our expatriates, our compatriots, our fellow believers, but also the Ukrainians, all the people who leave their homes due to the war must be lucky care, solidarity and support to the extent appropriate to us “.
Regarding the consequences beyond the humanitarian crisis, Mr. Kikilias described as incalculable at the moment and the economic consequences in the banking sector, energy and the economy in everything related to gas and oil.
“Of course all this affects the heart of our economy which is Tourism. A new reality is being created for Europe and the world. “So, depending on the developments, preparations are being made to see how we can deal with any problem that may arise,” he said.
“What exists so far is a no-fly zone, a no-fly zone from Russia to Europe for 3 months, until 28 May. We do not yet have data on how much Tourism will be affected. “Some days and weeks should be given in order for this to be captured”, stressed the Minister of Tourism, pointing out that “there is all the other planet that wants to come to Greece. “But we are concerned with doing our best to be able to bring visitors, travelers and tourists from all over the world to Greece.”
“However, at this moment, what is paramount and which is in our minds and hearts, I believe of all Greeks, is the humanitarian approach to the situation. I hope and wish that the negotiations succeed and that logic prevails. The images we see in Ukraine “It is unacceptable, it is a punch in the stomach”, concluded Mr. Kikilias.
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