Stanley Johnson, the father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, flew to Greece.
London:
The father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson flew to Greece, despite the current advice of British nationals to avoid any international travel, except essential.
Greek government officials confirmed on Thursday that author Stanley Johnson had arrived, probably via Bulgaria, in the northern Pelion region, where he has a holiday home, but said there was nothing wrong. on arrival.
Photos on Stanley Johnson’s Instagram account showed him wearing a mask in what appeared to be an airport. Two videos on the same account showed a plane coming to land. “Arrive in Athens tonight!” Said the legend.
Stanley Johnson was quoted on the website of the British newspaper Daily Mail as saying that he was in Pelion “for essential business trying to protect COVID from my property for the next rental season”.
Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said: “We have banned flights, direct flights from the UK and Sweden until July 15. If a citizen of these countries arrives in a different way in Greece, of course, he can come. “
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman declined to comment on the specific case, but when asked if the Prime Minister thought the public should follow travel advice, he said: “With regard to the advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that is what it is, it is advice and so that individuals can judge for themselves. “
Local Pelion region governor Michalis Mitzikos said: “The relevant authorities are aware of Mr Johnson’s presence here and will act accordingly. We are following the instructions of the relevant authorities, the health authorities and the police, “he said. , refusing to elaborate.
