Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on the Greeks to be vigilant and respect the current health and safety measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), as confirmed cases continue to rise in the country. “As the threat to public health flares up again, I invite you to […]
Photo source: Region of South Aegean The emergency restrictions imposed on the islands of Paros and Antiparos, to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), will be lifted on Tuesday, September 15. “Regarding areas currently under emergency restrictions, we would like to inform that the epidemiological state of Paros and Antiparos has significantly
Photo source: government.gov.gr Greek authorities have announced a seven-day quarantine requirement for travelers arriving to Greece through the Krystallopygi and Kakavia mainland border points. The measure went into effect on Sunday through to at least August 31, in response to a surge in Covid-19 incidents found at the crossing points, according to a government decision
The Greek government has extended a ban on standing customers in all bars, clubs, live music venues, bar-restaurants and cafe-bars until August 31. The decision was announced on Friday by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, following a health committee recommendation, to limit the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece. Originally in force […]
Kakavia border crossing between southern Albania and northwestern Greece. Photo source: makthes.gr As of August 16, all travelers from Albania entering Greece through the Kakavia border crossing will be obliged to self-isolate (quarantine) for seven days. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias during a televised
Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday announced additional measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), as confirmed cases in the country continue an upward trend. Greece recorded 469 new Covid-19 cases in the past week alone, according to data provided by Hardalias. “We are here because there are signs that […]
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis with Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took to Instagram on Saturday to send a message to the Greeks that it is absolutely necessary to observe the country’s protection measures against the coronavirus (Covid-19), after the significant increase in cases recorded recently in the
The Greek government on Friday announced a series of new measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), following a surge in confirmed cases during the week. “In recent days, there has been a relaxation in terms of compliance with the measures and scenes of congestion and overcrowding have been noticed, which reflect on […]
Greece may have seen a rise in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases but, according to government officials, a second nationwide lockdown will not be imposed. Speaking on Greek state broadcaster ERT 1 on Saturday, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said that Greece has not lost control of the situation, unlike some of its competitor countries. “We are […]
The health and safety measures Greece has taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) must be followed to the maximum extent, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. During a meeting with ministers in Athens, the Greek PM highlighted that although the country’s framework of health and safety measures is “adequate”, there […]


















