Covid-19: Greece Says Firm ‘No’ to Lockdowns Despite Omicron Variant

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Photo source: Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (acci.gr) Greek authorities reiterated on Monday that there will be no national lockdowns and no new measures for those vaccinated against Covid-19 despite the emergence of the new Omicron variant and a surge in positive cases. “We are not going into lockdown, we are doing everything possible […]

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for Travelers from Abroad

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Photo source: European Commission Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives concerning flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad. The directives have been extended until December 3. In short, arrivals of travellers (with the required documentation) are allowed from EU and Schengen Zone member states, those traveling for “essential reasons” and

ECDC Advises Adults to Consider Third Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine

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In a change of direction, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) advised on Wednesday, adults and mainly those over 40 to consider getting a third dose (booster) of a Covid-19 vaccine. The advice is a turn-around to guidance issued in fall jointly with the European Medicines Agency (EMA), which said there was […]

Greece to Keep Market Going at All Costs Despite Covid-19

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Athens Traders Association Greek officials are reiterating that there will be no national lockdown orders despite the surge in Covid-19 cases over the last month and health experts’ warnings of a tough holiday season ahead. Greece reported 8,100 new coronavirus cases in the last 24-hour period but Government Spokesman Yiannis Economou […]

Covid-19: Greece’s New Restrictions for the Unvaccinated, Explained

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Photo: Shutterstock Greece’s new Covid-19 restrictions aim to protect citizens and keep the economy open, the country’s health minister, Thanos Plevris, said during a press conference on Friday. The minister explained in detail the new measures announced yesterday by Prime Minster Kyriakos Mitsotakis as part of efforts to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus […]

Covid-19: Greece Bans the Unvaccinated from More Indoor Places

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Adults in Greece not vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19) will be banned from entering more indoor spaces, including cinemas, theaters, museums and gyms as of Monday, November 22, according to an announcement by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, the PM announced new restrictions for the unvaccinated […]

PM: Greece Will Not Follow Austria Lockdown Action

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Greece will not follow the example of Austria and order the unvaccinated to go into lockdown, said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in interview on Tuesday to British channel ITV. Mitsotakis is on an official visit to London and will meet the UK’s prime minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday. Speaking on the Good Morning Britain show, […]

Covid-19: Greece Aims to Simplify Booster Shots for Those Vaccinated Abroad

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Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photograper: Xavier Lejeune In efforts to simplify procedures for people who have been vaccinated abroad but wish to get the Covid-19 booster shot in Greece, the government announced this week that it would be revising a relevant bill. Deputy Minister of Digital Governance Georgios Georgantas said this week […]

Greek PM Rules Out Lockdown Despite Spiraling Covid-19 Cases

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (archive photo) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out a new countrywide lockdown despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in the last few weeks. Speaking to his party during a parliamentary meeting, Mitsotakis presented the government’s four positions in its management of the pandemic. Firstly, he said, there will not […]

Greek Hoteliers Urge Health Protocols for Airbnb-style Rentals

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Greece’s hoteliers called on the government to implement Covid-19 health and hygiene protocols for short-term rentals in order to protect legal accommodation operations and ensure the quality of the country’s tourism product. In a letter to Minister of State Giorgos Gerapetritis and Greek Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Akis Skertsos, the Hellenic Hoteliers