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Govt, experts sound alarm over risk of Covid-19 control being lost
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA steady rise in new Covid-19 cases has prompted the Greek government to intensify its warnings and tighten hygiene measures to bring infections back under control.
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Rise in "imported" Covid-19 cases a source of jitters for tourism industry
PoliticsGreek PoliticsWhile reopening Greece to tourism was eagerly anticipated as a potential remedy for some of the economic impact of the pandemic, the realities of managing inflows of visitors safely are slowly becoming apparent as the number of coronavirus cases in the country rises.
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Rival parties interpret Novartis settlement differently, serving own ends
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe decision taken by drugs giant Novartis to pay 347 mln dollars to US authorities for corrupt practices in Greece, as well as South Korea, Vietnam and China, has added more fuel to the political battle between New Democracy and SYRIZA, which has been raging over the last few days as result of graft allegations.
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Govt mulls tighter controls on movement, seeks to boost health supplies and Covid-19 tests
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government is said to be looking at tightening controls on movement, as recent instances of overcrowding have raised concerns that the existing lockdown measures are too easily flouted.
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PM calls for unity as opposition reacts to decisions on health, labour
PoliticsGreek PoliticsGreece marked its Independence Day on Wednesday, with the focus on battling the coronavirus, which has now claimed 20 lives in the country.
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Efforts to boost health system continue amid questions about govt strategy
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAs the number of coronavirus cases in Greece continues to rise, questions are starting to emerge over the ability of the health system to cope with a surge in the numbers requiring hospital treatment.
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PM orders lockdown as opposition focusses on health system's capacity
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a lockdown on Sunday night after a discernible rise in the number of coronavirus-related deaths and confirmed cases.
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PM increases coronavirus support package to 10 bln, while sounding dire warning to public
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn his third address to the nation since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a drastic expansion of the economic support package, pledging a total of up to 10 billion euros to fight the spread of the disease in Greece and support the workers and businesses affected by containment measures.
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More restrictions on way as Athens revels in ECB decision
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due on Thursday afternoon to give his third public address in two weeks in connection to the coronavirus.
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Mitsotakis puts Greece on war footing as plans progress to boost hospital capacity
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made his second televised address on the coronavirus on Tuesday night, taking an even more serious tone and warning that Greece has a long battle ahead of it to minimise the impact from the disease.