Covid-19 Government measures

GTP Headlines provides a collection of some of the most important Covid-19 measures taken in Greece, which have been formally adopted by legislative acts in the Hellenic Parliament.

Greece’s mobile service that grants permission to citizens for necessary movement during Covid-19 quarantine is highlighted by OECD as a best practice.

Thessaloniki’s waterfront area will reopen after remaining closed for almost a month due to measures applied to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Greece is preparing to gradually open to travelers in July after health experts give the go-ahead, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told BBC News.

Travel medicine experts are examining health protocols for Greece to welcome inbound travelers during the post-Covid-19 period.

Greek hoteliers are calling on the Tourism Ministry to resolve payment and booking issues that have arisen with tour operators in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece is extending its lockdown until Monday, May 4, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas has announced.

US weekly Time Magazine features Greece’s effectiveness in handling the Covid-19 pandemic, as the country so far has managed to maintain low infection and death rates.

Measures, similar to those that were introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus during the Easter holiday, are expected to apply for the May Day three-day weekend in Greece.

Greece is considering the possibility of introducing the so-called “health passport” that travelers would need to obtain to enter the country after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece has the best performance in Europe in flattening the Covid-19 curve, according to The Bridge Tank.

Greece will begin to progressively ease Covid-19 restrictions as of April 27, says Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas.

Ten coronavirus-hit US airlines have tentatively agreed to a 25-billion-dollar injection to help them meet payroll needs through to September.

Greece has tightened its social distancing measures for the Orthodox Easter holiday and will hand out hefty fines to violators, aiming to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Greece has extended a ban on flights to/from several European countries until May 15 to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Greek Orthodox Easter this weekend will be held behind closed doors and at home in efforts to combat the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Greek officials.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and the GNTO are exploring ways to redefine Greece’s tourism product so it can adapt to the new reality after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Media worldwide are praising the Greek government on its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, as it remains among the few countries in the world with low infection and death rates.

South Aegean island authorities are calling on the Greek government to reinstate previously reduced VAT rates in order to mitigate the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek ski centers in Parnassos and in Pella will remain closed for the rest of the ski season, aiming to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.