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Political friction surfaces in first days of second national lockdown Following the imposition of the second national lockdown, opposition parties have gone on the offensive over what they describe as the government’s failure to act promptly to contain the second wave of the Covid pandemic.
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Health system feeling strain of Covid-19 second wave Greece entered the first working day of its new national lockdown on Monday with the focus on the health system’s capacity for dealing with Covid-19 cases, which continue to grow despite the latest strict restrictions coming into force on Saturday.
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Hoping to deflect criticism, ND bolsters stimulus package ahead of new lockdown The government is adding an extra 1 billion euros to the amount it plans to spend on the latest stimulus package, which it hopes will cushion some of the economic impact of the new national lockdown that is due to be implemented from this Saturday.
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Greece to enter second lockdown as govt faces criticism over 'total failure' Greece is to enter a three-week national lockdown at 6 am Saturday to counteract the alarming rise in Covid-19 infection rates, which have increased pressure on the country’s healthcare system in recent weeks.
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Concern over ICU capacity, support for business generate pressure for ND The government is on edge as it waits to see if the latest measures adopted to stymie Covid-19 have the desired effect and the pressure on the public health system can be eased.
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Govt toughens stance on campus security after university raid A photo of the dean of one of Greece’s top universities being humiliated by a group of self-styled anti-establishment protesters has caused outrage in the academic community and resulted in calls for action to protect higher education establishments.
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Growing concerns over second lockdown in food service sector, a key employer Greece’s catering sector is bracing for the impact of new measures to contain the virus and sounding the alarm that the industry cannot survive a second lockdown.
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Govt scurries for effective Covid-19 response as opposition finds more holes to pick The government announced on Monday a full two-week lockdown for the northern cities of Thessaloniki and Serres as part of the latest drive to stifle the coronavirus and prevent even graver healthcare and political problems.
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New bid to curb Covid-19 raises demand for more economic support Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due to deliver another televised address on Friday to announce the government’s latest interventions aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19.
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PoliticsGreek Politics Stricter Covid-19 measures on the way, as pressure grows for national lockdown Greece reported record high in daily infections and ICU usage on Wednesday, with 1,547 new cases and 108 patients intubated in ICUs. The new jump in infections prompted Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to announce a new month-long action plan to tackle the spread of the virus.