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Amid patent waiver row, govt hoping to push ahead with reopening The government is hoping that the scientific committee advising it over its Covid-19 policy will agree on Friday to a further relaxation of the lockdown restrictions, building on the recent reopening of the retail and food service sectors.
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Vaccination weak spots still a concern as govt aims for better summer Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has assured an international audience that the Covid-19 situation in Greece will be much better over the coming months even though there has not been a significant reduction in pressure on public hospitals and some weaknesses in the vaccination process remain.
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Govt hopes opening of cafes and bars marks next step in return to normality A day after Greeks celebrated Orthodox Easter, the country’s cafes, bars and restaurants reopened on Monday after a six-month absence, albeit only with outdoor seating.
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Vaccines provide govt with hope of pandemic exit as labour reform battle gathers pace Greece was expected to hit 3 million vaccinations in total on Wednesday as the government prepared to announce the scrapping on restrictions to movement after Orthodox Easter this weekend.
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Mitsotakis attempts to clarify plans for post-Easter reopening After several weeks of speculation, the Greek government has given more clarity on its plans for reopening the economy and travel, with the aim of what the prime minister described as “a summer of greater freedom and prosperity”.
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Govt forced to back down over Easter travel, turns focus to May re-opening The government has abandoned tentative plans to allow Greeks to travel to their ancestral villages for the upcoming Orthodox Easter, but hopes that this will allow schools and businesses to re-open next month.
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Govt in tight spot as opposition questions lockdown easing priorities The mantra of “Easter in the village” seems unlikely to become a reality for Greeks next month, as comments from government and church officials suggest that travel between regions will not be allowed in time for Holy Week next week.
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Govt ponders Covid measures for Easter as pandemic handling comes in for more scrutiny Another week begins with doubt about the next steps the government will take in terms of its Covid-19 policy, amid growing attacks from the opposition regarding the way New Democracy has conducted itself with respect to the pandemic.
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Set-to in Ankara well received in Athens, where Covid-19 data causes worry Friday’s news agenda in Greece was dominated by the terse exchanges a day earlier between the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers, which overshadowed to a large extent another day of worrying Covid-19 data for the country’s health authorities.
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Parties square up for all-out battle over upcoming labour bill Parties in Greece are preparing to do battle, as New Democracy’s long-anticipated labour bill looks set to be tabled for debate in Parliament after Greek Easter in early May.