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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.

Covid-19: Greece’s Restaurants, Entertainment Venues, Ski Centers to Reopen in January 2021

Greece's Covid-19 lockdown measures, which include the closure of restaurants, entertainment venues and travel restrictions, will be lifted on January 7, 2021.

Greece Prepares for 2021 Tourism Challenges 

The challenges Greek tourism will face in 2021 were discussed during a meeting between Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Persistent Covid-19 Curve Forces Greece to Extend Lockdown

Greek authorities may be forced to extend the country’s second lockdown beyond initially announced dates, according to Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas.

Greek Hotels will be Ready to Welcome Guests When Covid-19 Lockdown Ends

When Greece's lockdown ends, Greek hotels will be open and ready to welcome their customers safely, says Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Greek Tourism Body SETE Calls for Extra Covid-19 Relief 

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling for additional support measures for tourism enterprises in Greece that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece to Remain in Lockdown, Efforts Made to ‘Save Christmas’

Greece's government and health authorities expect the country's second lockdown to continue into December, as Covid-19 is still spreading faster than the allowable rate.

Covid-19: Greece Tightens Land Border Entry Restrictions, Announces New Rules

Authorities have announced new restrictions for crossing Greece's land borders in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Greece to Carry Out Rapid Covid-19 Tests at Border Crossings in the North

Health authorities will carry out rapid Covid-19 tests at several of Greece's northern border crossings to curb the spread of the virus in the country.

Greece Announces Covid-19 Vaccination Plan

Free Covid-19 vaccination will be possible at 1,018 points across Greece, once the first effective drugs are made available, according to Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece to Open Schools, Shops First After Lockdown 2

Schools, shops and restaurants are the areas which will resume activity in Greece in the first week of December, according to Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas.

Greek Travel Agents Seek Support to Survive Covid-19

Greek travel agents are seeking government support to shore up liquidity and cover operating costs amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece’s Passenger Shipping Sector Requests Covid-19 Aid

The Greek passenger shipping sector is expected to post over 300 million euros in losses this year due to the repercussions of Covid-19.

Greece’s Second Lockdown is in Response to Pressure on Healthcare System

Sotiris Tsiodras, epidemiologist and head of the Greek government’s Covid-19 health committee, explains why Greece went into a second lockdown.

Covid-19: PM Mitsotakis Appeals to Greeks to Follow Rules to Help Avoid Lockdown

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on the Greeks to be vigilant and respect the current health and safety measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 and avoid a second lockdown.

Study: Greek Economy to Face New Test When State Covid-19 Support Stops

The Greek economy is set to suffer another setback once the government’s Covid-19 lifeline to businesses stops, according to Capital Economics.

OECD: Covid-19 Shock Adds to Greece’s Challenges

Despite its swift and effective response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Greece must bolster its economy with added measures, according to the OECD.

Greece Won’t Impose New Covid-19 Lockdown

Greece may have seen a rise in Covid-19 cases but, according to government officials, a second nationwide lockdown will not be imposed.

OECD Revises Covid-19 Outlook for Greece

OECD revised its previous forecast for Greece, regarding the impact of Covid-19, estimating that the country’s economy will contract at a smaller rate this year compared to the eurozone average.

Greece Enters Stage 2 of Easing Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions

Greece on May 11 entered the second stage of easing lockdown measures that were taken to curb the spread of Covid-19.