Greece Ponders Changes to Golden Visa Scheme

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Photo: GTP In an effort to safeguard the property market and curb overpricing and shady activity, the Greek government is examining a series of changes to its golden visa program. According to local media reports, changes – to go into effect after the coronavirus pandemic subsides – include setting limits to property values and introducing […]

UK Covid-19 Lockdown Bans All Non-essential Travel

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Britain is set to enter a full lockdown including a ban on all non-essential travel on Thursday, after a spike in coronavirus cases which are overwhelming the country’s health system (NHS). UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was “no alternative” as the country faces a “medical and moral disaster” if stringent measures are not […]

Greek Cities Thessaloniki, Serres Go Into Lockdown on Tuesday

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Photo source: @Municipality of Thessaloniki Greek authorities announced on Monday that the northern Greece regional units of Thessaloniki and Serres, would be entering a full, two-week local lockdown starting on Tuesday at 6am after a new spike in Covid-19 cases in both areas. Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas announced the measures on Monday during a media […]

Greece Changes Covid-19 Risk Map, Sets New Rules for November

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The new month-long measures will be in force as of Tuesday, November 3. Changes have been made to Greece’s color-coded risk-assessment map that enables citizens to track the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country and keep up to date with the latest safety restrictions in areas. Greece’s Covid-19 alert system for all 74 […]

Greek Professionals Welcome Aid for Covid-19 Tour Bus Losses

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Greek tourism enterprises operating buses welcomed on Friday the approval of 20 million euros in aid to cover Covid-19-related losses in July and August. The General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) said the joint ministerial decision on the initiative of Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and announced by Alternate Finance Minister Theodore

EU Leaders Step Up Fight Against Covid-19 with More Testing and Tracing

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European Council video conference on Covid-19. European Commision President Ursula von der Leyen and Europen Council President Charles Michel. Copyright: European Union Keeping borders open, monitoring UCI capacity and enabling transfer of coronavirus-infected patients, increasing rapid testing and tracing, and moving ahead with effective vaccination strategies once the

Finance Minister: Greek Recovery Plan to Focus on 12 Key Areas

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament Bolstering the business environment, diversifying production, fostering productivity through investment and innovation, and boosting employment are the key areas Greece must focus on in order to achieve post-Covid-19 recovery, said Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. Speaking this week during the annual

New Covid-19 Plan for Greece After Thessaloniki, Rodopi, Larissa Go ‘Red’

By admin 29 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @EODY Emphasizing that all efforts are being made to avoid a nationwide lockdown, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday, that he would be announcing a new round of month-long measures aimed at curbing the aggressive resurgence of Covid-19. Mitsotakis announced the news during an inter-ministerial meeting on Thursday, after the National

EU Announces More Measures Against Covid-19 Resurgence

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In an attempt to address an aggressive resurgence of the coronavirus across Europe, the Commission urged member states on Wednesday to follow a single approach to Covid-19 testing, require the same passenger locator form (PLF) at all entry points and increase the use of contact-tracing and warning apps. The announcement was made on the same day […]

Greece Updates Covid-19 Risk Map, Measures Change for Some Areas

By admin 23 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map will be updated as of Monday as authorities have announced that the level of risk for a number of regional units have changed. The risk-assessment map allows citizens to track the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece and stay up to date with the safety measures by regional unit. Greek […]