Additional stringent lockdown measures, including a strict curfew, have been imposed on five municipalities in northern Greece to combat the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout those areas, Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Hardalias, said on Tuesday evening. Residents of the municipalities of Kastoria, Orestida,
White Tower, Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: Municipality of Thessaloniki (archive photo) Greek authorities are banning access to Thessaloniki’s popular waterfront starting today (Tuesday), after hundreds of residents gathered in the area during the weekend, despite the social distancing rules imposed due to COVID-19. The area will remain closed from 2pm – 8am
Photo Source: Municipality of Lipsi The Municipality of Lipsi recently sent a message of solidarity to Italy – a country that is severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic – through a short video released on social media. Lipsi is a complex of 24 small islands and six rocky islets, located north of Leros and east […]
The Municipality of Aristotle, located in Halkidiki, central Macedonia, has unveiled its new logo which is part of a broader marketing plan to promote tourism in the area once the world overcomes the COVID-19 health crisis. The Aristotle Municipality is located at the foot of three mountains that are part of the Natura 2000 network of protected
The Hellinikon project. Photo Source: https://thehellinikon.com The multi-billion Hellinikon project to go up at Athens’ former airport in the southern suburbs, is moving one step closer to realization after Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) approved the demolition of 900 buildings on the premises. The KAS designated 13 buildings, including three chapels, as
Photo Source: @Municipality of Alonissos / www.alonissos.gr The Municipality of Alonissos has launched a new brochure with useful information on the coronavirus pandemic, for the island’s residents and visitors. The new brochure is in four languages: English, Greek, Italian and German. With the distribution of the new brochure, the municipality also aims to inform
Photo Source: @Central Macedonia Region The Region of Central Macedonia has banned access to Seikh Su, the hilltop forest located north and northeast of the city of Thessaloniki, as part of its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. Individuals and vehicles are banned from entering the forest from today (Monday) and until further notice. […]
Loutraki Thermal Spa. Photo Source: Visit Greece The Hellenic Association of Municipalities with Thermal Springs is calling on Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis to include businesses running thermal springs and spa facilities in the government’s financial support program in view of Covid-19-related damage. “Greece’s thermal springs have been on the rise in recent years and
















