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Medics highlight weaknesses in frontline care as parties debate emergency measures The government has announced it will step up checks on highways and at ports and airports ahead of Greek Orthodox Easter next Sunday to ensure it keeps a lid on the coronavirus outbreak, which has yet to test Greece’s health service to the full.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Despite satisfaction with Covid-19 numbers, govt not eyeing let-up in restrictions As Greek Orthodox Easter approaches, the government is trying to dampen speculation about when it might start lifting the restrictions on movement and the idea that snap elections might be held later this year.
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Economy
Amid Eurogroup stalemate, Athens focusses on extra liquidity available after ECB move Tuesday’s Eurogroup teleconference ended in disagreement and is set to be repeated on Thursday, although Greece did secure a boost from the European Central Bank, which decided to allow Greek sovereign bonds to be used as collateral by local banks.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Coronavirus outbreaks highlight limited progress in disbanding hotspots for migrants While Greek government officials are beginning to express reserved optimism over the success of the lockdown measures in controlling the spread of coronavirus among the general population, a handful of confirmed cases in migrant housing facilities have highlighted the risk posed by crowded living conditions in the camps.
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EconomyFeatures
Covid-19 effects spread across number of sectors As Greece remains in lockdown, the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the country's economy is becoming clearer.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Waiting for Eurogroup outcome, ND and SYRIZA focus on economic interventions The Greek government will be watching Tuesday’s Eurogroup with a keen interest as it tries to adapt its ongoing response to the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis.
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Society
Google mobility report illustrates stark drop in activity due to Covid-19 Google has released a set of mobility reports which illustrate how the public’s movements have altered due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Legal
EU's temporary framework for state aid in response to Covid-19 outbreak The COVID-19 -novel- coronavirus outbreak is testing public health systems, national responses to an economic slowdown and potential recession as well as government’s and European Union institutions’ overall capacity to respond to a crisis of this magnitude.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Greek government goes digital under lockdown, as more coronavirus clusters emerge The coronavirus crisis has not been entirely without its positives for Greeks, one of which has been the acceleration of e-government and the provision of online services.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Public support for ND's handling of crisis still strong, SYRIZA looks for weak points Despite complaints from the opposition that it is not doing enough to support the economy and the possibility of more restrictions on people’s movement being adopted in the coming days, the government continues to enjoy strong support for the way it is handling the coronavirus crisis.