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Relaxation of lockdown considered despite worrying Covid data
PoliticsGreek Politics 17/03/2021 - 15:56
Even though the public health system remains under severe pressure due to Covid-19, the government is planning an imminent relaxation of lockdown measures in what seems to be an admission that the Greek public has become fatigued and that this is having political consequences.
Govt unveils new Covid support measures amid growing public anxiety
PoliticsGreek Politics 11/03/2021 - 12:06
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Thursday the continuation of economic support measures through April, as the persistence of Covid-19 infection rates raises the likelihood of another extension to the lockdown.
Clashes add to political tension over division, police violence
PoliticsGreek Politics 10/03/2021 - 10:19
Greece revealed its worst Covid-19 data so far this year on Tuesday but that was overshadowed by the clashes that broke out in the Nea Smyrni neighbourhood of Athens following a protest against police violence.
Govt lays out path to lockdown easing despite growing pressure on hospitals
PoliticsGreek Politics 09/03/2021 - 12:09
The government in Athens is signalling a gradual easing of the lockdown, despite continuing pressure on the health system from Covid-19 cases. While most reports are pointing to a further week of restrictions beyond the current end date of 16 March, planning is already underway to determine the sequence of steps to reopening.
Pandemic raises economic pressure as govt hopes for imminent relief
PoliticsGreek Politics 05/03/2021 - 12:47
The spread of Covid-19 in Greece, and the problems this is causing for the health system, shows no sign of abating, triggering growing concern about the financial cost of the crisis and the government’s ability to keep providing businesses with economic relief.
Latest lockdown tweaks prompt opposition backlash
PoliticsGreek Politics 04/03/2021 - 13:26
The latest Covid-19 figures shocked the Greek government into announcing a series of changes to lockdown rules and moving yet more regions to the highest risk category, however opposition parties are unimpressed with the latest response to the pandemic, calling for the government to take stronger action.
Health service in spotlight as govt scrabbles for more measures to contain Covid
PoliticsGreek Politics 03/03/2021 - 13:43
The government is set to admit defeat in its strategy for containing Covid-19 as health data continues to cause concern and new measures are set to be announced to rein in the virus.
Starkly different solutions presented as govt nears lockdown decision point
PoliticsGreek Politics 02/03/2021 - 13:42
As Greece’s Covid-19 statistics show no signs of improvement, the government in Athens is reaching a decision point on both the nature and the duration of its lockdown measures.
Challenges piling up for govt as spokesperson departs
PoliticsGreek Politics 01/03/2021 - 12:33
The difficulties faced by the government are piling up as Covid-19 continues to be a threat to public health and finances, the stand-off over the hunger strike of terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas intensifies and another high-profile figure departs the administration.
Govt counts fiscal cost as Greece heads for lockdown extension
PoliticsGreek Politics 26/02/2021 - 14:45
The government is expected to announce the extension of the stricter lockdown in place in Attica and other parts of Greece for at least one more week due to the persistently high number of Covid-19 cases and the pressure on the national health system.