Immunity passport

The joint ministerial decision was published in the Official Government Gazette concerning the measures that will be in force from tomorrow, July 5, until July 12, regarding the transportation to the islands, the regulations for the operation of the public and the private sector, as well as the entrance to the entertainment venues.

The Minister of Health, Ioana Mihaila, on Tuesday, informed that the government adopted a draft emergency ordinance regulating the legal framework for the release, starting with July 1, 2021, of the COVID-19 digital certificate for travel in the EU.

Ljubljana – Health Minister Janez Poklukar made a case for vaccination to prevent an autumn wave of the coronavirus epidemic and potential business closures as he addressed the management board of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) in Ljubljana on Wednesday. “I’m afraid of the autumn if we don’t have a high enough vaccination rate.”

Bulgaria's Caretaker Minister of Health, Dr. Stoycho Katsarov, on June 15, issued an Order according to which the requirement for wearing protective masks may be lifted for employees in work teams of up to 7 people.

European tourism has had its worst time in living memory as coronavirus lockdowns, curfews and hotel and restaurant closures have threatened the industry's livelihood and frustrated travellers eager for a change of scenery.

As the pandemic ebbs and the holiday season approaches, the EU executive direct efforts in trying to stop the chaos with the travel restrictions around Europe. On Monday, it proposed to Member States updated recommendations for coordination of free movement restrictions in the EU, posed due to COVID-19.

Turkey, Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic have, in various ways, eased their rules for arrivals from Bulgaria, according to statements by the Foreign Ministry in Sofia.

Bulgaria is fully ready to introduce the European digital green vaccination certificate against COVID-19. This became possible after the National System Integrator "Information Services" conducted successful tests and completed the integration of the Bulgarian system with the system of the European Commission.

The European leaders have approved the digital certificate for traveling in the European Union. It aims to facilitate the travel of citizens of all Member States while the pandemic lasts. The digital certificate will be valid in the European Union from 1 July and will be issued free of charge.

National flag carrier Turkish Airlines has begun trials of a digital health wallet app to facilitate the passenger experience amid the coronavirus pandemic.