On Thursday, two other neighboring countries announced that Border opening for Austrians. To Slovenia Austrians can enter without restrictions from tomorrow on Friday. The Slovenian government put the neighboring country on the so-called “green list” of the countries whose citizens are allowed to enter the country without any conditions, said government spokesman Jelko Kacin at a press conference. Are already on the list Croatia and Hungary.
Also Czech Republic The controls at the border are expected to close on Saturday Austria abolish. The Czech head of government Andrej Babis confirmed on Thursday that Czech Republic the restrictions on the borders too Austria and Germany as well as for the citizens of Hungary earlier than planned. These could fall to Saturday in the night, he said.
For tomorrow’s Friday at 7:00 a.m., he had called an extraordinary meeting of the cabinet to decide that, said Babies the media during his visit to the Karlsbader Kreis on Thursday.
Originally had Czech Republic the complete Border opening not planned until June 15th. So far, those arriving or returning have either had to submit a negative corona test or go to a two-week house quarantine.
Slovakia before decision
Also the Slovakia apparently thinks about the Border opening. The surprising Border opening Austria could soon be reciprocal steps of the Slovakia consequences. That indicated Martin Klus, State Secretary in the Foreign Ministry, on Thursday in a live conversation with the Slovakian TV channel TA3 directly at the Berg border crossing. “I expect that at least over the next few hours Austria, Hungary and some other countries that we had previously considered safe are being negotiated, “said Klus.
Croatian travelers must continue to be in quarantine
For people out Italy or non-bordering countries Austria on the other hand, the obligation to quarantine or a health certificate. That posed that Ministry of Health on Thursday in a broadcast clear. Specifically, entries were made Croatia mentioned as an example.
“If you e.g. in Croatia has been and z. B. about Slovenia again after Austria a health certificate or 14-day home quarantine is still required at the moment, “the statement said. Croatia is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Austrians.
Random checks
From now on, random checks were carried out near the border, it said. “In the course of the check, persons who are arrested may have to demonstrate that they have not come from a country or have not been to a country within the last 14 days that is still covered by the entry restrictions, or must show a health certificate and, if necessary, be in issue self-monitored home quarantines, “emphasized the ministry.
Austria As of Thursday, had the Corona-related entry and land and air controls to neighboring countries Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Hungary canceled. This applies to citizens Austria and the respective neighboring countries, as well as for people living in Austria or one of these countries has their permanent residence.
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