Greece Prepares for Covid-19 Management as Vacationers Return

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Greek authorities said they would be reintroducing bi-weekly coronavirus briefings bringing back infectious diseases professor Sotiris Tsiodras, who will announce new measures and inform of the latest developments. The decision announced earlier today after the weekly Covid-19 meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis comes as the Greek government prepares to

Greece Adds Covid-19 Restrictions to More Destinations

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Starting Tuesday (August 25) additional precautionary measures will apply to a number of Greek regions, islands and cities following a decision by health authorities aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. More specifically, according to the latest decision published in the Government Gazette, the following regions, cities and islands will be required by law to […]

Covid-19 Drives Greece Joblessness to 1m in July

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Despite opening up to tourism in July, Greece saw its unemployment rate soar by an additional 125,000 people to more than 1 million compared to the same month in 2019, the country’s Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) said this week attributing the rise to the coronavirus pandemic. More specifically, a total of 1.09 million people in […]

Thessaloniki Fair Cancelation Due to Covid-19 Causes Stir

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The cancelation this week, due to Covid-19, of the country’s largest and most influential fair – the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) – held annually in the northern port city has prompted the reaction of stakeholders, who are calling on the government to examine support measures. Government authorities said they would instead be allowing a political and

Greece Extends Labor Contract Suspension Period for Covid-hit Tourism Businesses

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The Greek government announced on Monday that tourism business employers impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will still be able in August and September to suspend employee contracts in an attempt to cushion the financial blow. According to the labor ministry, the special provision to the law applies to private sector companies active in the […]

Greek PM Vows to Support Tourism Sector Work Force

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (right) speaking during a meeting with Rhodes tourism professionals. Photo Source: Primeminister.gr Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday that the state would be supporting tourism sector employees who have been affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking at a meeting with Rhodes tourism

Greece and Egypt Enter Exclusive Economic Zone Agreement

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Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. Photo Source: @GreeceMFA Greece and Egypt entered on Thursday a maritime agreement that defines the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) in the Eastern Mediterranean between the two countries allowing them to explore and exploit among others the oil and gas reserves in the given areas. […]

Greek Authorities Mull Harsher Covid-19 Measures for August 15 Holiday

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Greek Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas. Photo source: media.gov.gr Greek health authorities may announce harsher measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) ahead of the August 15 holiday which marks the largest mass exodus of the year in Greece. Speaking on Thursday to the press, Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas said there would be no […]

Greek PM Urges Persistent Vigilance Against Covid-19

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis In an attempt to heighten awareness and encourage more vigilance in view of surging coronavirus cases in Greece, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held an inter-ministerial tele-conference on Wednesday, after which he urged Greeks to demonstrate caution and keep to hygiene measures. “We must reactivate our ‘national vaccine’, which

Greek Health Expert Explains Rise in Covid-19 Cases

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greece may have effectively contained the spread of Covid-19 in the previous months due to lockdown measures but the situation may easily “get out of hand” if vigilance isn’t continued, said infectious diseases professor and health ministry spokesperson Sotiris Tsiodras on Tuesday. Speaking during the weekly Covid-19