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As easing of lockdown begins, government looks to salvage economy
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the government-imposed restrictions were due to re-open. However, in both cases, new rules apply: Face... businesses which open will have to limit the number of customers they serve at any given time... whether there will be enough travellers to warrant keeping their establishments open as the cost
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Govt faces pushback from food service sector over re-opening rules
PoliticsGreek Politics. At the moment, the plan is for these businesses to re-open for sitting customers, albeit with social distancing... will not open their establishments because they will not be able to earn enough revenue. The food service... be a possibility of restaurants being allowed to open up earlier. However, Deputy Development Minister Nikos
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Outdoor gatherings with hint of protest raise concerns over relaxation of lockdown
PoliticsGreek Politicsthirds of respondents were also reluctant to see primary schools re-open before the summer... taking part in the open-air gatherings. “This is not a field of political or ideological..., government spokesman Stelios Petsas left open the possibility that the restaurant sector could reopen
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Newsletter 250 -11/05/2020
services are due to resume this Sunday, while reports suggest that organised beaches will also be open..., while reports suggest that organised beaches will also be open to the public from Saturday as Greece... the Covid-19 challenge well so far. According to an Alco poll for Open TV on Tuesday, 84 percent of respondents
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Economic relief eyed as Greece launches fourth round of lockdown easing
PoliticsGreek Politicsat any table. Staff will be obliged to wear face masks but they are optional for customers. Open-air sports facilities were also scheduled to re-open on Monday, although gyms remain closed. Following... is also set to re-open primary and nursery schools from June 1, although there will be restrictions
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Newsletter 252 -29/05/2020
International Airport from June 15. Land borders are due to open by mid-June, allowing tourists from... such as Thessaloniki, will resume on July 1. Year-round hotels and campsites are due to open on June 1, followed... hoteliers to keep their establishments open over the summer amid fears that lower visitor numbers
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Govt pushes tourism message, digests EU stimulus proposal
PoliticsGreek Politicsat Athens International Airport from June 15. Land borders are due to open by mid-June, allowing... such as Thessaloniki, will resume on July 1. Year-round hotels and campsites are due to open on June 1... to convince many hoteliers to keep their establishments open over the summer amid fears that lower visitor
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Covid-19 puts pressure on health system, forces govt into more restrictions
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe end of the month, open-air concerts in Attica can only have up to half the regular audience... weeks. Open-air and regular cinemas will only be able to fill a maximum of 60 pct of their seats, while... and protests where social distancing cannot be observed. Masks will also have to be worn at open-air
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Newsletter 273 -13/11/2020
in Parliament on Thursday, Mitsotakis denied that the decision to open the borders to tourism... party. Speaking to Open TV on Wednesday, Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis suggested..., while SYRIZA argued it was evidence that the government had rushed to open the tourism sector, which
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Retail sector re-opens as govt examines further support for businesses
PoliticsGreek Politicsmight open, along with restaurants, cafes and bars. Speaking on Monday, government spokesman Christos... of restrictions, including the night-time curfew that kicks in at 9 p.m. The government wanted to open... rents and deferral of obligations will continue even though shops are now open. In the meantime, four
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