COVID-19
Greek Government Looks to Ease Coronavirus Lockdown from May 4
Small shops and businesses will be the first to reopen, although with many rules to enforce social distancing remaining in effect.
COVID-19
Yuval Harari: Greece Doing ‘Amazing Job’ in Coronavirus Fight
In an interview on the Late Late Show with James Corden, the renowned Israeli historian and author highlighted Greece's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Greece Extends Flight Ban for Six Countries until May 15
The temporary ban on entry to most non-EU nationals was also extended in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Environment
As Greeks Lower Volume, Experts Can Hear the Earth’s Murmurs
Much like air pollution for astronomers, noise pollution often obscures the view for seismologists in Athens and Thessaloniki.
COVID-19
‘Greece from Home’ Initiative Seen as ‘Brilliant’ Response to Crisis
The new platform was launched by the Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization and Marketing Greece, with the support of Google, earlier this month.
COVID-19
Greek Coronavirus Restrictions Likely to be Eased from Mid-May to July
The government is working on plans to safely return the country back to normalcy, with the gradual easing of restrictions in phases.
People
Victoria Hislop: We Will Bathe in the Waters of the Aegean Again
The bestselling author who wrote about the leper colony on the island of Spinalonga, off Crete, talks about Greece's response to the coronavirus crisis.
Fashion
Seamstresses Around Greece Recruited to Produce Masks
Over 300 seamstresses will apply their skills to produce tens of thousands of masks as a result of an online initiative.
