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Greek Police Toughen Up on Violations of Covid Measures

Greek police made one arrest and recorded over one thousand violations of the mandatory face-mask order, which was imposed recently, on Sunday. A total of sixteen venues were operating out of hours, and 260 people were found to be in...

Greek Jet Setters Rush to Book Winter Vacations in Arachova

Top winter destinations in Greece, particularly the towns of Arachova and Kalavryta, have noted a rise in bookings for the upcoming holiday season. Greek jet setters, who would usually celebrate the holidays in winter destinations outside of the country, are...

Covid-19: 790 New Cases, 10 Deaths in Greece on Sunday

On Sunday, 790 cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the country, along with 10 deaths in those who had suffered with the virus. This is a decrease from Saturday‘s record-breaking 935 cases, after a week of sharply-increased virus numbers in...

Record-Breaking 935 Covid Cases Recorded in Greece Saturday

A record-breaking 935 cases of Covid-19 were diagnosed in the country over the last day, and 5 deaths were recorded in those who had suffered with the virus. This is the highest number of Covid-19 cases recorded in Greece in...

European Data Considers Coronavirus Risk in Greece Mainly Low to Medium

According to data released by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Friday, much of Greece is at a "low" or "medium" risk level for Covid-19. The ECDC records the epidemiological burden across Europe, and classifies either...

New Coronavirus Cases Above 800 in Greece for Third Consecutive Day

On Friday 841 cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the country, along with 10 deaths in those who had suffered with the virus. This is a slight decrease from Thursday's record-breaking 882 cases, after a week of sharply-increased virus numbers...

Greek Archbishop Ieronymos Urges Greeks to Avoid Crowds on OXI Day

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece, the leader of all the Greek Orthodox faithful in the country, urged his fellow citizens to avoid large gatherings on the national holiday of OXI Day, October 28. The Greek government has already...

Greece Imposes Compulsory Mask Use, Nighttime Curfews to Combat Covid Spread

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced new measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 in a major speech to the Greek public on Thursday. These include the use of masks in all indoor and outdoor spaces around the country, and...

New Record: 882 Covid Cases, 15 Deaths in Greece on Thursday

A record-breaking 882 cases of Covid-19 were diagnosed in the country over the last day, along with an alarming 15 deaths in those who had suffered with the virus. This is the highest number of Covid-19 cases recorded in Greece...

Greece to Announce New Restrictions as Covid-19 Infections Skyrocket

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce new measures on curbing the spread of the coronavirus during a televised address to the nation on Thursday evening, after a worrying increase in the number of positive cases. PM Mitsotakis...