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Greece’s ‘Repositioning’ Strategy to be Presented in 2021

The Greek government's strategy to reposition and boost the country's image abroad is expected to be presented in 2021.

Greeks Await PM’s Announcements on Covid-19 Lockdown

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to make announcements by the end of the week on the government's next step regarding Greece's second nationwide lockdown.

Greek PM Briefed on Safety Steps of Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Mediterranean Palace Hotel during his official visit to Thessaloniki.

EU Leaders Reiterate Pledge to Work Together on Covid-19 Actions

EU leaders have agreed that lifting Covid-19 restrictions should be gradual and also explored ways to develop a unified approach for the use of rapid antigen tests.

Greece to Receive Over 25m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available

Greece will receive more than 25 million doses of a vaccine for the coronavirus in early 2021, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

US Election: Greece Congratulates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on his victory in the 2020 US presidential election.

Greece to Enter Lockdown to Fight Second Covid-19 Wave

Greece will enter a second national lockdown on November 7 to halt a second wave of Covid-19 cases.

Covid-19: Health Experts Push for Greece to Enter Second Lockdown

The Greek government’s health experts are calling for a second nationwide lockdown to be imposed on Greece, following the alarming numbers of Covid-19 cases in recent days.

Greece Teams Up with Volkswagen for Astypalea Green Project

Volkswagen Group has announced a pioneering pilot project to transform Astypalea into the first smart energy and green island in the Mediterranean.

Covid-19: Greece Closes Restaurants, Bars, Cinemas, Museums in High-risk Areas

Greece's restaurants, bars, cinemas and museums are among the establishments that are shutting their doors for one month as a result of a spike in Covid-19 cases in the country.

New Covid-19 Measures Announced for All Areas in Greece

Aiming to stop the spread of Covid-19 cases in Greece, the country's prime minister has announced new month-long measures for all areas.

State of Emergency Declared on Samos after Earthquake Hits Aegean Sea

Eastern and Western Samos have been declared in a state of emergency following a strong earthquake that struck off Turkey's Aegean coast, north of the Greek island.

EU Leaders Step Up Fight Against Covid-19 with More Testing and Tracing

Keeping borders open and increasing rapid Covid-19 testing and tracing are at the top of the agenda of EU leaders.

New Covid-19 Plan for Greece After Thessaloniki, Rodopi, Larissa Go ‘Red’

A new round of month-long measures aimed at curbing the resurgence of Covid-19 in Greece, will be announced by Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday.

Athens Honors Cypriot President with Gold Medal of Honor

The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades was awarded the Gold Medal of Honor by the Municipality of Athens.

‘Elevate Greece’ Startup Platform Attracting Hundreds of Applications

Elevate Greece, the official platform for the Greek startup ecosystem, has already attracted almost 400 applications during the first six days of its operation.

Covid-19 Hits Younger Ages in Thessaloniki Creating Concerns

Thessaloniki authorities are alarmed over new Covid-19 cases increasing among younger age groups as well as a spike in the number of infections.

Greek FinMin: Relief Measures for High-risk Covid-19-hit Areas

The Greek Finance Ministry has announced relief measures aimed at assisting areas that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.

Greek PM – EU Commission Chief Discuss Fair Migration Management

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on the need for joint efforts to address the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe.

Microsoft Deal Paves Way for Major Investments in Greece

Greece is proceeding with major investments in the areas of tourism, energy and technology, with the recently announced Microsoft deal leading the way.