Athens Municipality Launches Online Appointment Service for Citizens

By admin 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas The Municipality of Athens recently introduced a new online appointment service for citizens that need to visit municipal offices in order to process their affairs. Citizens that are not able to use the municipality’s digital platform available at eservices.cityofathens.gr, can now easily book appointments online for 298

‘Run Greece’ Series of Events Canceled for 2020

By admin 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The running events of Run Greece 2020, scheduled to take place in seven Greek cities in September and October, have been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to an announcement by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), organizer of Run Greece, the health committee of the General Secretariat of Sports has put a ban on […]

Central Macedonia Region Receives Hero Award for Fight Against Covid-19

By admin 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Region of Central Macedonia on Thursday was honored for its response to the coronavirus pandemic and received the “Heroes of Covid-19” in Northern Greece award during a special event held at the TIF-Helexpo exhibition fairgrounds in Thessaloniki. “The real heroes are our fellow citizens who were at the forefront of dealing with an unprecedented health […]

Greece Unveils Face Masks Inspired by its Cultural Heritage

By admin 7 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints, drawings and photos inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage. Available at the shops of archaeological sites and museums around the country, the face masks are of high quality and aesthetics. “The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the protective masks into our […]

WHO Praises Athens for Protecting the Vulnerable During Covid-19 Pandemic

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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently praised the Municipality of Athens for the measures taken to protect the city’s vulnerable groups during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. In an article on its website entitled “Athens protects vulnerable communities during COVID-19”, the WHO praised the significant efforts of the Municipality of Athens to limit the spread of

Zakynthos Hoteliers Concerned About Covid-19 Restrictions

By admin 2 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Zakynthos town Zakynthos hoteliers recently expressed their concern about the Greek government’s decision to impose restrictions on the popular island following a surge in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in August. The measures, that include the closure of all shops from 12am to 7am and a ban on all events including parties, outdoor festivals and religious/church gatherings,

Greek Funding Scheme for Small Enterprises Accepting Applications

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A Greek government support program funding small and very small enterprises is now accepting applications, said Alternate Development & Investments Minister Nikos Papathanasis this week. The support scheme, which includes tax breaks, will be allocating a total of 150 million euros to businesses with up to 10 employees and reporting an annual turnover of / […]

East Med Yacht Show 2020 Canceled Due to Covid-19

By admin 31 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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The East Med Yacht Show 2020, a prime yachting event taking place annually in Greece, has been canceled due a surge in coronavirus cases this month. The event was originally scheduled to take place on the Greek island of Poros during September 18-20. However on Monday, the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, the Municipality of Poros and […]

Greece Takes Action to Prevent Second Wave of Covid-19

By admin 26 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Syntagma square (Syntagma), Athens. Greece is bracing for what seems to be an imminent second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic after a surge in cases this month. On Tuesday, Greek health authorities reported 168 new infections, 45 of which in Attica, 24 in Thessaloniki, 12 on Lesvos, 10 in Heraklion, eight on the Cyclades islands, […]

Crete Town Chania Imposes Tighter Covid-19 Measures

By admin 25 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Chania, Crete The popular town of Chania on the island of Crete has – starting today – imposed tighter restrictions in efforts to restrict the further spread of Covid-19, Greek authorities decided. More specifically, there is now a cap of nine people at public or private events and gatherings, masks are mandatory at all times […]