Greece Eases Some Covid-19 Lockdown Rules, Keeps Movement Restrictions in Place

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Professor of Paediatric Infectious Diseases at Athens University Vana Papaevaggelou, Greek Education Minister Niki Kerameos and Greek Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias. Photo source: @nkerameus Greece’s authorities have announced the opening of high schools in the country and the loosening of a few lockdown measures, but said that the night curfew and

Covid-19: Greece Keeps Night Curfew in Place, Lifts Strict Lockdown Measures in Some Areas

By admin 15 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Although retail stores and shopping malls will reopen in Greece on January 18, the country’s night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am remains in force, Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said on Friday. Speaking during the Health Ministry’s Covid-19 media briefing, Hardalias said that following the approval of the national health committee, […]

Greek Covid-19 Support Measures Get Extension

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The Hellenic Parliament, Syntagma Square. Photo © GTP Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday announced extended relief measures to lessen the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, which include rent exemptions and employee subsidies, as well as a tougher fines for anyone violating Covid-19 measures. Mitsotakis made the announcement in parliament ahead of plans to

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 […]

Greece Announces New Rent Relief for January-February

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Monastiraki Square, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greek businesses forced to remain closed through to January 11 due to extended lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19 will not be required to pay rent for the month of January, the Greek finance ministry announced. Property owners will be compensated with 80 […]

Tough Lockdown Measures for New Year’s in Greece

By admin 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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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; […]

Greek Coast Guard Steps Up Checks on Ferries and Travelers

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The Hellenic Coast Guard has announced that it will be stepping up checks on ferries and passengers as part of efforts to ensure that lockdown measures and safety protocols against the coronavirus (Covid-19) are being followed. According to an announcement, strict inspections will be carried out daily throughout the holiday season at all ports, especially […]

High Covid-19 Rates in Greece Create Concern

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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

Covid-19: Greece Puts Limit on Household Gatherings for Holiday Celebrations

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Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas on Monday said the government has put a limit on the number of people who can legally gather in a house to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays. According to Petsas, no more than nine people (two households) should gather in the same house in order to avoid overcrowding. “For […]

Greece Announces Limited Easing of Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions for Holiday Season

By admin 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek authorities on Friday announced a limited easing of the country’s Covid-19 lockdown restrictions for the Christmas and new year holidays. Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas announced the following on Friday: Retailers, from Sunday, December 13, until Thursday, January 7, 2021, will be allowed to operate only under the so-called “click-away” method to accept