COVID-19
Greek Government Lays Out Plan to Exit Coronavirus Lockdown
The Greek PM laid out the plan which will unfold in 3 phases beginning May 4th with the opening of small businesses such as shops and hair salons.
COVID-19
Why the Greeks Handled the Pandemic with Surprising Discipline
A number of social and political factors worked to Greece's advantage in its response to the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Music
Watch: 100 Greek Violinists Perform “Balos Quarantine”
What do musicians do when they’re stuck at home and still want to perform? As we’ve learned over the last month of social distancing, they turn to Youtube.
COVID-19
Greece to Cautiously Reopen Country in Phases
Officials have developed a plan to reopen the country in phases from May to mid-June, but warn that a smooth return to normalcy is far from guaranteed.
COVID-19
Coronavirus Pandemic to Wane in Greece in May, Expert Says
Following Greece's efforts to "flatten the curve" in March and April, the number of coronavirus cases is expected to continue to fall to low levels in May.
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Germany’s Bild: Summer Holidays Possible in Greece in 2020
A recent Bild article notes that Greece has handled the pandemic well so far, and may be able to receive some tourists this summer.
COVID-19
Tourism Activity in Greece May Gradually Restart from July
In interviews, leaders of Greece's 5 biggest hotel groups expressed the hope that some international tourism might resume in mid to late summer.
COVID-19
Celebrations in Quarantine: How the Greeks Marked Easter at Home
Nothing could stop the Greeks from celebrating their biggest holiday. Here's what Greek Easter looked like during lockdown.
