Controversial decision

Germany declares Portugal as area of variant of concern

von Holger Jacobs

Dienstag, 29. Juni 2021

FVW Medien/HMJ

One of the favourite spots of German tourists at Portugal's southern coast: the Seven Hanging Valleys at the Algarve.

Bad news for Portugal: The popular destination of many German holidaymakers is now considered an area of variant of concern. In order to avoid a mandatory quarantine for its clients tour operator Olimar organized early return flights.

Germany announced restricted entry from Portugal and Russia on Friday after the Robert Koch Institute classified the two countries as "areas of varian

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