COVID-19
Ionian Islands Lead in Vaccination Rates
The island region is ahead of the rest of the country both in completed vaccinations and appointments set for vaccinations.
COVID-19
Samos Businesses Optimistic Despite Slow Tourism Start
Hoteliers, restaurateurs and shop owners on the Aegean island confirm business is slow for the season, but prepare for a busier end of the summer.
COVID-19
Greece to Allow Vaccinated People in Restaurants Without Masks
The government hopes that the prospect of indoor dining will encourage more people to get vaccinated.
COVID-19
Greece to Demand a Negative Test from Passengers from Russia, Vaccinated or Not
Besides providing a proof of a negative PCR test or a rapid test, everyone arriving from Russia will also have to undergo a test upon their arrival.
COVID-19
Greece Removes Curfew and Face Masks Outdoors
The government has announced a series of decisions to further ease coronavirus protection measures on Wednesday, including lifting the nighttime curfew.
COVID-19
Greece Likely to Scrap Masks Outside Soon
The government’s coronavirus advisory committee will be recommending that masks can be removed in uncrowded open-air settings.
Restaurants
Music to Return to Cafés and Restaurants as Restrictions Ease
As social restrictions ease and overnight curfews shorten, music at outdoor cafés and restaurants in Greece will be permitted as of Saturday, June 12.
COVID-19
Greek Platform for Covid Certificate Goes Live Today, June 2
Greece leads from the front in an EU-wide program to issue digital Covid certificates to those who have been vaccinated or test negative for coronavirus.
