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Greece Announces 7 Actions to Support Businesses, Employees

In efforts to support businesses and employees out of work due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Greek government announced new aid for January.

Covid-19: Greece to Open Nursery and Primary Schools First

Greek health experts have agreed that kindergartens and primary schools can re-open on January 11, under strict guidelines and Covid-19 measures.

Covid-19 Vaccination May Ease Restrictions on Travel, Says Greek Tourism Minister

Travel in the coming year may likely be easier for people who have chosen to be vaccinated against Covid-19, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Mayor: Athens Aiming to Attract Innovators, Investors

Making Athens an attractive destination for investors, visitors and residents, and tapping into new forms of tourism, are municipal priorities for the next day.

Tough Covid-19 Lockdown Measures for New Year’s in Greece

Greek authorities said Covid-19 restrictions including a curfew, no travel between prefectures, and text messaging for all movement, would also apply for New Year’s.

Greece: How to Book Appointment for Covid-19 Vaccination

Greece has launched its Covid-19 vaccination process and released guidelines on how to book an appointment under the national vaccination operation.

PM: Greece Covid-19 Vaccination to Begin on December 27

The first Covid-19 vaccinations in Greece will take place at two Athens hospitals on December 27, according to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

High Covid-19 Rates in Greece Create Concern

Greek authorities are considering to re-examine lockdown measures and holiday restrictions, following a strong persistence of Covid-19 incidents in Western Attica and Northern Greece.

Coordinated Covid-19 Vaccinations to Begin in Europe

The European Commission has announced a coordinated effort for Covid-19 vaccination across the EU on December 27, 28 and 29.

Greek Hotel Restaurants Ordered to Close on Christmas, New Year Eve

Greek authorities have ordered hotels to close their restaurants for the holidays to avoid the possibility of crowding and the spread of Covid-19.

Athens Christmas Sends Out ‘Light’ to City’s ‘Hidden Heroes’

“Light to those who truly bring light into our lives” is the motto behind this year’s virtual Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in Athens in the midst of lockdown.

Greece Announces Covid-19 Vaccination Procedure

Greece is getting ready for one of the largest mass immunizations as it awaits the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines, according to authorities.

EU Funding Key to Upgrading Greek Island Tourism Model, Says Deputy Minister

Channeling EU funding into modifying Greece's tourism model to meet the demands of the changing times is key to the tourism development of the Greek islands.

Greece and Germany Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism

Greece and Germany have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the area of tourism, according to Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy Vicky Loizou.

Greece’s Tourist Guides Call for Extra Aid Due to Covid-19

Greece’s professional tourist guides are calling on the government to extend financial support through to March 2021.

PM: Greece Must Avoid a 3rd Wave of Covid-19 at All Costs

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis backed the government’s decision to continue lockdown measures into the new year stressing the need to avoid a third wave of Covid-19.

Airline Executives Say Demand for Greece on the Rise

Air travel demand for Greece is on the rise despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to global airline executives.

Covid-19: Greece Opens Holiday Shops with Distancing Measures

Retail stores selling holiday goods will open in Greece on Monday December 7 despite the extension of the country's lockdown measures.

Greece Pushes Second Covid-19 Lockdown to December 14

The government will extend Greece's second Covid-19 lockdown by one week, to December 14, but allow the opening of retail stores selling holiday goods.

Covid-19: WHO Chief Urges Greeks to ‘Trust’ and Get Vaccinated

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Hans Kluge spoke of the importance of vaccination for curbing Covid-19, and urged Greeks to vaccinate.