Greece plans to keep its lockdown measures in place in view of a Covid-19 variant which appears to be spreading at a fast pace.

After the reopening of shops, Greek authorities are considering the resumption of intra-regional travel and F&B services.

Greece has extended its temporary ban on non-essential domestic air travel until January 25.

Although Greece’s retail stores and shopping malls will reopen on January 18, the country’s 9pm-5am night curfew and movement via SMS system will remain in force.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that the Covid-19 relief measures, which include rent exemptions and employee subsidies, will be extended.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal for an EU-wide Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

A Covid-19 vaccination certificate will not be required for travel to Greece, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

The Greek Tourism Ministry reminds of the rules that are in force for hospitality, tourism and travel during Greece’s Covid-19 lockdown.

Greece’s Covid-19 committee is concerned about the rising coronavirus incidents, especially in the central sector of Athens.

Greek authorities will tighten lockdown measures in Argolida and Sparti due to high coronavirus infection rates.

Stricter lockdown measures have been imposed on the Greek island of Lesvos due to a rise in Covid-19 cases.

Greek authorities are examining ways to reopen shops on January 18, in efforts to revive the market which has remained closed due to extended Covid-19 lockdown measures.