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Greece is set to extend its lockdown measures beyond the end of November given the spread of Covid-19 and the pressure on hospitals, the country’s health minister warned Monday. “Based on the epidemic figures, the pressure on the national health system and the spread of the disease, it is self-evident that the (lockdown) measures can’t …

The Health Ministry has enlisted the support of two private hospitals in the ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus, securing an additional 200 beds for Covid-19 patients in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, where transmission has been particularly widespread. The government was compelled to force the issue by activating a recent law giving it control over private …

Greece’s draft action plan for the utilization of the resources from the Next Generation EU fund contains major infrastructure projects, reforms and modernizing interventions so as to swing the economy toward a more export-minded growth model, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday after its submission to Brussels. “It answers the current questions of this …

Greece Plans to Ease Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions as of December 1 Greece will gradually restart its economic activity as of December 1 when the country’s second national lockdown is scheduled to end, Deputy Development Minister Nikos Papathanasis said on Monday. Speaking to Skai TV, Papathanasis explained that Greece’s coronavirus (Covid-19) situation seems to be stabilizing, …

Athens Roadworks Bring Greek God Hermes to the Surface An intact bust of the ancient Greek god Hermes was found at a depth of 1.30 meters during recent roadworks in central Athens, the Greek Culture Ministry announced. The archaeological find, believed to date back to the 4th-3rd century BC, is in “good condition” the ministry …

The COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Greece in 60 days, Ethnos reported. The first round of vaccinations will be given to 500,000 people in January. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, government ministers and party leaders are expected to be the first to get the vaccine in a symbolic move, but also against fake news …

SELF-LOVE Masturbate during coronavirus lockdown to ‘boost your immune system and fight off infection’, docs say Carly Bass EVERYONE might be starting to get a little fatigued by the changing coronavirus restrictions by now. But with the country ordered back into a national lockdown, doctors are giving folk another reason to stay indoors. Doctor reveals …

From November 13 from 21:00 to 05:00 restriction on travel throughout Greece. Mr. Hardalias stressed that the coming weeks are critical and that by limiting mobility across the country we are reducing the virus. Only travel will be allowed for reasons: – work (employer certificate) – health (sms 1) – pet escort (SMS 6) SMS …

PM tells Covid-19 teleconference next 10 days crucial for Greece mitsotakis001 TAGS:Coronavirus, Diplomacy Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday told a teleconference of leaders from other countries that have successfully dealt with the pandemic that the next 10 days will be crucial in flattening the curve of the second wave as a nationwide lockdown starts …

Supermarkets banned from selling many durables Supermarkets are prohibited from selling durables likes books, clothing, footwear and electronic equipment for as long as restrictions on normal retail activity are in place, the Development Ministry has said. Speaking on Skai TV on Tuesday, Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis said the decision came in response to concerns of …