coronavirus
Education
Greece to Open Schools on September 14 With Enhanced Coronavirus Measures
Greek Minister of Education Niki Kerameus, along with Greek health officials, announced on Tuesday that schools in the nation will officially open on Monday, September 14th.
In her announcement, the Minister gave repeated assurances regarding the safety of schoolchildren, stating...
Greece
Greece Extends Coronavirus Flight Restrictions to September 15
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority on Monday announced the extension of current flight restrictions between Greece and several countries, as part of its ongoing campaign to safeguard public health against the coronavirus.
This means that the following set of restrictions...
Greece
Greece Announces 183 New Covid Cases, Emergency Measures for Heraklion
A total of 183 new coronavirus cases were recorded by Greek health officials on Monday, along with four new deaths in the country.
Ten of the new cases were found through testing at points of entry around the nation.
The total...
Greece
All Passengers to Self Isolate After Virus Cases Detected on Zakynthos Flight
At least seven cases of the coronavirus have been identified among the 193 passengers and crew on a TUI flight from the Greek island of Zakynthos to Cardiff, Wales on August 25.
All of the passengers who were diagnosed with...
Business
Moody's Report Says Greece Can Weather 2020 Tourism Slump
The well-respected credit rating and investor service Moody's issued a new report on Monday stating that most European countries, including Greece, can weather a prolonged tourism slump.
This comes as very welcome news in a year which has seen precipitous...
Interviews
Greek-American Musician Steve Stockmal Talks New Music, Life in Quarantine
Greek-American musician and drummer Steve Stockmal chatted with Greek Reporter recently about his latest endeavors in music -- and life in quarantine this past Spring.
On what his life was like during the general coronavirus lockdown, he said "The first month...
Greece
Total Covid Cases Climb Over 10,000 in Greece
There were 157 new cases of coronavirus detected in Greece on Sunday, of which 41 were detected during checks on travellers entering the country, the National Organisation for Public Health said.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases in...
Greece
Greek Police Fine Hundreds for Breaking Covid Rules
Police checks to prevent the spread of coronavirus carried out throughout Greece on Friday led to the confirmation of 373 violations for not using a mask and not maintaining the required minimum distance, as well as for 20 other...
Greece
Greece Detects 177 New Covid Cases, Records One Death on Saturday
Greek health authorities announced on Saturday they detected 177 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours and one more person has died, bringing the total Covid-19 death toll in the country to 260.
Despite the reduction in new...
Greece
Greece Imposes Restrictions on Lesvos, Zakynthos as Covid Cases Multiply
271 new cases of Covid-19 in the country, and 5 new deaths, announced Greek health officials on Friday. These numbers follow the trend of elevated Covid cases in Greece.
Cases are up from Thursday's 259. 6 deaths were registered on...