COVID-19
Lockdown Measures Extended Over Christmas in Greece
This year Christmas shopping in Greece will be largely via online purchasing and curbside pick-up services as lockdown measures are extended.
COVID-19
Bodossaki Foundation Donates 14 Freezers for Covid-19 Vaccine
The freezers will remain in the possession of the Greek health system for the storage of other medicines once the pandemic is over.
Events
Athens Marathon 2020 Goes Virtual
This year, the Athens Authentic Marathon turns into a new, virtual experience open to runners around the world.
COVID-19
Greece to Re-Enter Lockdown From Saturday
Due to a spike in Covid-19 cases in the past days, Greece will go into a second lockdown starting November 7, as announced by Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
COVID-19
Greece to Implement New COVID Restrictions from Tuesday
Bars and restaurants will close as the country seeks to cut off a second wave of infections and avoid a general lockdown.
Travel
UK Adds Crete to List of Safe Destinations
UK vacationers in Crete are no longer required to self-isolate upon returning home.
CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
Athens: Luxury Restaurants Deliver to Your Door
The new trend, observed mainly in the southern suburbs of Athens, is in-house dining with dishes delivered by some of the finest restaurants in town.
COVID-19
Tourism Losses Amount to 10% of GDP
The Bank of Greece announced on Tuesday that incoming travelers were down 80.1% over the first seven months of this year