No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.
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"The Greek government did not want visitors to be 'burdened' by bureaucratic procedures when entering or leaving the country."
— Olga Kefalogianni , Politician
"What we're doing is not actually an exemption."
— Olga Kefalogianni , Politician
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Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.
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