Greece to Open Nursery and Primary Schools First

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Photo source: @Ministry of Education Greek health experts agreed on Monday that kindergartens and primary schools can re-open on January 11 under strict guidelines and Covid-19 measures. Education Minister Niki Kerameus said there would be shifting class times so as to avoid crowding at schools by parents wishing to collect their children. She added that […]

Covid-19 Vaccination May Ease Restrictions on Travel, Says Greek Tourism Minister

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Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority Travel in the coming year may likely be easier for people who have chosen to be vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, adding however that the effectiveness of the vaccine and of measures will define developments in 2021. Referring to the possibility of requiring a so-called […]

Mayor: Athens Aiming to Attract Innovators, Investors

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Establishing Athens into an attractive destination for investors, visitors and residents, and tapping into new forms of tourism are the city authority’s priorities for the next day, said Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis during an online conference organized the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and Marketing Greece. Referring to the lessons learned from the

Tough Lockdown Measures for New Year’s in Greece

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Greek Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas. Greek authorities said tough Covid-19 restrictions in place since Christmas, including a 10pm to 5am curfew, no travel between prefectures, and text messaging for all movement, would also apply for the New Year’s holiday. “We are developing two parallel efforts: defence, with all the measures needed to stop the pandemic; […]

Greece: How to Book Appointment for Covid-19 Vaccination

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Photo © Copyright European Commission Greece launched its Covid-19 vaccination process this week releasing guidelines on how to book an appointment under the national vaccination operation. Those wishing to get vaccinated can either: – log in to http://emvolio.gov.gr using their TAXIS codes and book– verify the recommended appointment via text message (SMS) to 13034. This

PM: Greece Covid-19 Vaccination to Begin on December 27

By admin 18 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Vaccination will begin in Greece at five Covid-19 reference hospitals on December 27, announced Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday, following a meeting on the country’s national vaccination plan. Mitsotakis said the first vaccinations will take place at Athens’ Evangelismos and Sotiria hospitals on December 27. The PM rereferred to the expected approval of

Coordinated Covid-19 Vaccinations to Begin in Europe

By admin 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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“It’s Europe’s moment,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, announcing the coordinated launch of Covid-19 vaccination across the EU on December 27, 28 and 29. Von der Leyen told European lawmakers that all 27 member states could begin vaccination programs on the same day and called for “unity and hard work”. […]

High Covid-19 Rates in Greece Create Concern

By admin 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias (R). A strong persistence of Covid-19 incidents in Western Attica and Northern Greece is forcing authorities to re-examine lockdown measures and holiday restrictions, Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Wednesday. “If and when the [Covid-19] data shows signs of deterioration, we will reconsider all the measures…,” he said

Greek Hotel Restaurants Ordered to Close on Christmas, New Year Eve

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As a precaution, Greek authorities have ordered all hotels to close their restaurants during the holidays in an effort to avoid the possibility of crowding and the spread of Covid-19 on Christmas and New Year’s eve. Alternate Development Minister Nikos Papathanasis confirmed that the government would be ordering the closure of hotel restaurants, a decision […]

Athens Christmas Sends Out ‘Light’ to City’s ‘Hidden Heroes’

By admin 15 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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“Light to those who truly bring light into our lives” is the motto behind this year’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony which took place in Athens this week in the midst of lockdown and without the customary crowds due to Covid-19 restrictions. Instead, the city authority chose to share the holiday cheer with the public through […]