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Greek PM Urges Persistent Vigilance Against Covid-19

Greece's PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged Greeks to adhere to hygiene measures, in an attempt to encourage more vigilance in view of surging Covid-19 cases in the country.

Greek PM Makes Changes to Cabinet

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday introduced changes to his cabinet, keeping key members of the government in place while adding five new faces.

Greek PM: Second Covid-19 Lockdown Not an Option

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for all European countries to be on high alert in the coming months, until a coronavirus vaccine is found.

Greece to Evaluate Covid-19 Situation after Sharp Spike in Cases

The government will assess the Covid-19 situation in Greece, following a sharp spike of confirmed cases, while health experts warn of a second wave if citizens do not observe measures.

Greek PM on Instagram: Wear a Mask and Follow the Rules Against Covid-19

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis took to Instagram to send a message to citizens that it is absolutely necessary to observe the country's protection measures against Covid-19.

Greece Decides More Bus, Train Routes to Avoid Overcrowding

Greece is increasing the service frequency of buses and trains in order to avoid overcrowding and the spread of Covid-19.

Athens Democracy Forum 2020 to Be Held Online

The Athens Democracy Forum will be held as a virtual event this year, during September 30 – October 2, with free online participation.

European Commission: Long Road Ahead for EU Recovery

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said planned cuts in the Union’s upcoming long-term budget will be a “difficult pill to swallow".

PM: Greece Gets €70bn in EU Covid-19 Recovery Funding

Greece secured at least €70 billion in funds to address the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic from an EU recovery plan of €750 billion agreed on in Brussels.

Greek PM: Covid-19 Health and Safety Rules Must Be Followed

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for the country's Covid-19 health and safety measures to be followed to the maximum extent.

Kassiopi Project on Corfu Officially Takes Off

Following years of delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles, the 120-million-euro tourism investment in Kassiopi on the Greek island of Corfu has taken off.

Greece Condemns Turkey’s Court Decision to Turn Hagia Sophia into a Mosque

Greece has condemned a Turkish court decision that allows to turn Hagia Sophia, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, into a mosque.

Greek PM: More Liquidity Measures for Covid-hit Businesses

Dozens of tourism enterprises will be able to benefit from a 3.5-billion-euro set of liquidity measures announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greek PM Pledges to Take Added Tourism Support Measures if Needed

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he would not hesitate to take added measures to support the tourism industry should the need arise.

Greece Needs to Change its Tourism Model, PM and SETE Agree

Greece is looking to establish a strategic plan to further develop its tourism model with a focus on sustainability.

PM: Covid-19 Isolation Rooms Optional for Greek Hotels

Hotels in Greece can choose if they wish to maintain an isolation room to host customers who become infected with Covid-19, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece – Israel Ink Agriculture, Tourism and Cybersecurity Deals

Ties between Greece and Israel have been further reinforced with the signing of cooperation agreements in the fields of tourism, cybersecurity and agriculture.

Tourism Between Greece – Israel to Take Off in August

Tourism between Greece and Israel will resume on August 1, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have confirmed.

Greek Tourism is Back, Announces PM Mitsotakis

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has officially announced the reopening of Greece after Covid-19 and the launch of the tourism season as of Monday, June 15.

Greek Museums Reopen with Safety Rules

Greece's museums and indoor areas of archaeological sites will reopen their doors to the public on Monday, June 15.