Greek researchers say close to launching own, cheaper COVID-19 test
Researchers in Greece say they are close to launching a molecular test to detect COVID-19 which could provide a cheaper alternative to imported kits and...
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Greek government seeks curbs on right to protest, unions push back
Public sector workers walked off their jobs on Wednesday in defence of Greeks’ right to protest, as lawmakers began debating a government bill to place...
Greece to resume direct flights with Britain from July 15
Greece is allowing direct flights from Britain on July 15, the Greek government said on Monday, as Athens tries to salvage its all-important summer tourist season....
Greece reveals more measures to shield jobs, firms from COVID-19 impact
Greece’s economy performed better than others in the euro zone in the first quarter but the hit from coronavirus restrictions in the second and third...
Greece reopens regional airports, Malta opens up flights to several European cities
With traditional music and sweets, Greece reopened its regional airports to international travellers on Wednesday, pinning its hopes on a recovery in tourism after a...
Recycling laggard Greece to discard single-use plastic
Greece has drafted a bill banning the use of a range of single-use plastics, from takeaway coffee cups to cotton buds, ahead of an EU...
Greece says it will not allow direct flights from UK, Sweden until July 15
Direct flights from Britain and Sweden to Greece will not be allowed until July 15, Greek authorities said on Monday, adding that they would use...
Leaders of Turkey and Greece discuss Covid fallout in rare call
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by phone on Friday, Athens and Ankara said...
Sex workers in Greece required to keep names and ask clients to leave after 15 minutes
Greek sex workers are concerned that new health and safety guidelines to protect them and their clients against the coronavirus will harm their business. Regulations...
Greek PM, in Israel, wins tourism pledge and warns on Turkey (updated)
Greece and Israel pledged on Tuesday to work toward a resumption of bilateral tourism in August if coronavirus precautions permit and discussed shared concerns over...
Greece welcomes foreign visitors, restarts summer tourism
Greece reopened its main airports to more international flights on Monday, hoping to kick-start its vital tourism sector after three months in lockdown. Tourism employs...
Greece ready to open to tourists, PM says safety is top priority
The safety of tourists is a top priority for Greece as it opens its airports to foreign visitors, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday...
Greek hotels reopen to an uncertain future
Greece allowed year-round hotels to open on Monday, restarting its vital tourism sector hobbled by weeks of lockdown, although business remained quiet with international flights...
Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries from June 15
Greece said on Friday it will open to visitors from 29 countries from June 15, days before its peak tourism season begins. The countries are:...
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said,...
Greece to allow international flights to tourist destinations from July 1
Greece’s long-awaited tourist season will begin on June 15 with the opening of seasonal hotels, while international flights will be able to head directly to...
Acropolis sparkles in the sun as Greek tourist spots reopen
Greece reopened the Acropolis, museums and other major tourist attractions as the coronavirus lockdown eased in bright sunshine in Athens on Monday. Quarantine restrictions are...
Coronavirus: Overjoyed Greeks return to church
By Lefteris Papadimas Thousands of Greeks returned to church on Sunday after weeks of staying away as a ban on mass gatherings to curb the...
Greeks return to beaches in heatwave, but keep umbrellas apart
Greeks flocked to the seaside on Saturday when more than 500 beaches reopened, as the country sought to walk the fine line between protecting people...
Greek carrier Aegean to gradually restart overseas flights by end of May
Greece‘s largest carrier Aegean Airlines said on Thursday it will gradually restart flights from Athens to some major European destinations by the end of May,...
