Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias

Kozani on lockdown after coronavirus spike

Greece’s Civil Protection placed the regional unit of Kozani, a city in northern Greece, on lockdown until October 29, in an…

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Greece makes face masks mandatory after surge in cases

The Greek government has mandated nationwide the wearing of face masks in all enclosed places of work and open-air public…

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"Athens is not doing well", says Australian-born immunologist Sotiris Tsiodras

Experts are concerned about the epidemiological situation of the novel virus in Athens, Infectious disease specialist Sotiris Tsiodras said on Wednesday.…

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Athens takes more action against Covid-19 pandemic

The City of Athens and the Greek Health Ministry on Monday announced a series of additional measures aimed at curbing…

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First Covid-19 death reported in Greek migrant camp

Greek officials announced the first coronavirus death of a migrant living in a camp on Sunday. The victim was a 61-year-old Afghan,…

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Coronavirus surge in Attica prompts tightened restrictions on businesses

Greece announced additional restrictions to control the spread of Covid-19 in Attica and other parts of the country. In a state…

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Greek PM calls for prudence in order to avoid a second lockdown

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appealed to the public to wear masks and comply with regulations so that stricter coronavirus…

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Covid-19 lockdown looms in Attica

Greece recorded 358 new cases of COVID-19 in the latest 24-hour reporting period, the largest daily spike since the first…

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Infectious diseases expert warns Greece is "just one step before a lockdown"

Imposing temporary, localised lockdowns is the “strongest weapon we have” to successfully contain the surge of new coronavirus infections, Professor…

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Greece records highest daily Covid-19 figures

Greece recorded 453 new cases of COVID-19 in the latest 24-hour reporting period, the largest daily spike since the first case…

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Cyclone Ianos repairs underway in Karditsa

Following the severe flash floods caused by the bad weather over the weekend, the situation in Karditsa, a city in…

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New strict measures in Athens as infections continue to rise

Following a rise in coronavirus infections particularly in the centre of Athens, as of today there are new coronavirus measures.…

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Cyclone Ianos leaves 3 dead, causes extensive damage

Cyclone Ianos, has left three people dead and another reported missing, after the severe weather phenomena swept from the Ionian…

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Greece introduces stricter measures in Athens as virus cases surge

Following a rise in coronavirus infections particularly in the centre of Athens, Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management…

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Unusual Mediterranean cyclone 'Ianos' hits Western Greece

The rare cyclone Ianos 'hit' the islands of Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Ithaca on Thursday evening. Greece's national meteorological service issued a…

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Coronavirus: Greek Government spokesperson doesn't rule out new nationwide lockdown

Government spokesperson Stelios Petsas referred to the possibility of a second lockdown during an an interview with SKAI TV on…

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Rare cyclone 'Ianos' is on track to hit Greece

A rare cyclone, dubbed Ianos, will affect Greece from Thursday according to the National Observatory of Athens weather station. The…

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Greek PM urges continued Covid-19 vigilance (VIDEO)

"Greece will receive its quota of coronavirus vaccines under the pre-purchase agreement by the European Commission and the pharmaceutical company…

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Greece is ranked 132nd in cases per 1 million inhabitants, says Minister

Greece's Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias stated that despite the increase number of cases reported, the country has a…

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Face masks become mandatory at all public services in Greece

The use of masks by all employees and customers at public services is mandatory, Interior Minister Takis Theodorikakos said in a circular on…

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