What's the government response timeline for Greece?

First Public Info Video uploaded to government.gov.gr by Ministry of Health (Simple and Useful Instructions for protecting us from Coronavirus) https://government.gov.gr/aples-ke-chrisimes-odigies-gia-tin-prostasia-mas-apo-ton-koronoio/

Health minister Vassilis Kikilias said all carnival events in the country had been canceled throughout the country https://www.ant1news.gr/ygeia-periballon/article/561073/koronoios-tria-kroysmata-stin-ellada-akyronontai-oi-ekdiloseis-gia-to-karnabali-se-oli-ti-xora

“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/

"Greece followed the lead of Iran and Italy, where deaths on Thursday rose to 148, by shuttering educational institutions and cancelling sports events and other public gatherings in three western regions." https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/05/iran-to-restrict-travel-between-cities-as-3500-catch-coronavirus

Suspend any conference event on the territory for the next 4 weeks, suspend all school excursions within the country for 2 weeks, bans conferences. https://www.moh.gov.gr/articles/ministry/grafeio-typoy/press-releases/6794-anakoinwsh-newn-metrwn-gia-thn-prostasia-ths-dhmosias-ygeias

Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced on Tuesday that all of the country’s schools and universities will remain closed for the next fourteen days. https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/03/10/greece-closes-all-schools-and-universities-for-two-weeks-amid-coronavirus-fears/

Greece reported its first fatality from a coronavirus infection on Thursday as it extended a closure of schools to include cinemas, theaters and nightclubs to help prevent a spread of the disease. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-death/greece-reports-first-coronavirus-death-shuts-cinemas-gyms-idUSKBN20Z0SE?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews

Government Announces “Public transport is limited, but not closed: “As you also know, with announcements made this morning, public transport should operate as low as possible.” https://eody.gov.gr/enimerosi-diapisteymenon-syntakton-ygeias-apo-ton-ekprosopo-toy-ypoyrgeioy-ygeias-gia-to-neo-koronoio-kathigiti-sotiri-tsiodra/

Greece said on Saturday it banned all flights that were still operating to and from Italy, excluding cargo and sanitary ones. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-death/greece-reports-two-more-coronavirus-fatalities-suspends-all-flights-to-italy-idUSKBN2110H1

“The Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA) on Monday announced a special timetable for all public transport, with fewer trains and buses due to the special-purpose leave taken by drivers based on the Legislative Act outlining emergency measures for the coronavirus outbreak.” https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/03/16/coronavirus-athens-public-transport-services-cut-as-ridership-drops-by-half/

"The Greek government has announced that from 16 March, all people arriving in Greece from abroad are required to go into 14 days’ self-isolation. This is a mandatory measure, which the authorities will enforce by prosecution and fines." ( https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus) "The Greek government has announced that from 16 March, all people arriving in Greece from abroad are required to go into 14 days’ self-isolation. This is a mandatory measure, which the authorities will enforce by prosecution and fines." ( https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus) https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/greece-on-total-lockdown-all-new-arrivals-will-be-quarantined/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-measures/greece-to-shut-shops-quarantine-all-arrivals-from-abroad-idUSKBN2131SF

Greece closes all commercial stores as of Wednesday (18 March) https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/greece-on-total-lockdown-all-new-arrivals-will-be-quarantined/

Greece bans gatherings of more than 10 people and will impose administrative fines to each person above the cap, head of Civil protection Nikos Hardalias announced on Wednesday afternoon. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas clarified that the ban refers to gatherings not only outside but also inside. “there cannot be that there is such a ban and 10-15 people gather in a home,” he said stressing that “it is the crowding that has to be avoided to contain the virus spread.” /web/20200426121631/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/greece-flattened-coronavirus-curve-200407191043404.html /web/20200426122214/ https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-greece-ban-gatherings-of-more-than-10-people-fines-restrictions/

Greece bans gatherings of more than 10 people and will impose administrative fines to each person above the cap, head of Civil protection Nikos Hardalias announced on Wednesday afternoon. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas clarified that the ban refers to gatherings not only outside but also inside. “there cannot be that there is such a ban and 10-15 people gather in a home,” he said stressing that “it is the crowding that has to be avoided to contain the virus spread.” /web/20200426121631/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/greece-flattened-coronavirus-curve-200407191043404.html /web/20200426122214/ https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-greece-ban-gatherings-of-more-than-10-people-fines-restrictions/

From 6am on Wednesday, March 18, Greece will close its borders to non-EU nationals. https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/03/18/greece-closes-borders-to-all-non-eu-citizens/

All employees whose contract of employment is temporarily suspended will receive compensation of EUR 800. The State will fully cover the insurance, pension and health rights of said workers and their social security contributions on the basis of their total nominal wages. See (unable to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes

Shipping Minister Giannis Plakiotakis announced on Friday that only permanent residents and supply trucks will be allowed to travel to the Aegean islands, in a bid to ban the unnecessary movement of people within the country and halt the spread of the new coronavirus. The ban will come into force from 6 a.m. this Saturday https://www.ekathimerini.com/250865/article/ekathimerini/news/government-bans-travel-to-the-islands-for-non-residents

"From 6am local time on 23 March, movement outside your home or accommodation is permitted only for a prescribed set of reasons, including (...) to go to work" . "People will still be able to go to all these shops or to go to their workplace, but they will need to have their ID or passport and a certificate from their employer. People venturing out of their homes to head to or return form work will have to carry a completed form detailing their residence, work address and working hours or otherwise face a 150 euro fine if stopped by the police. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-curfew/greece-imposes-lockdown-after-coronavirus-infections-jump-idUSKBN2190Z1 https://primeminister.gr/2020/03/22/23615

the Greek government announced a ban on all nonessential transport and movement across the country, starting from 6 a.m on 23 March until 6 April. Movement is permitted only for a prescribed set of reasons that include moving to or from the workplace during normal business hours, shopping for food or medicine, visiting a doctor or assisting a person in need of help, exercising individually or in pairs or walking a pet, attending a ceremony (wedding, baptism, funeral etc.), Journeys by car are only permitted for the specific exemptions, and the driver may only have one passenger in the vehicle /web/20200426120742/ https://www.in.gr/2020/03/22/greece/apagoreysi-kykloforias-analytikos-odigos-pou-tha-epitrepetai-metakinisi-ti-tha-isxysei-gia-tous-ergazomenous/ /web/20200426121254/ https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/03/23/the-greek-lockdown-explained-the-dos-and-donts/

Greece will impose a total ban on public movement as of 6 a.m. Monday to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday in a televised address. Movement is permitted only for a prescribed set of reasons that include moving to or from the workplace during normal business hours, shopping for food or medicine, visiting a doctor or assisting a person in need of help, exercising individually or in pairs or walking a pet, attending a ceremony (wedding, baptism, funeral etc.), Journeys by car are only permitted for the specific exemptions, and the driver may only have one passenger in the vehicle /web/20200426120742/ https://www.in.gr/2020/03/22/greece/apagoreysi-kykloforias-analytikos-odigos-pou-tha-epitrepetai-metakinisi-ti-tha-isxysei-gia-tous-ergazomenous/ https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-to-go-on-total-lockdown-prime-minister/1775375

Greece bans flights from UK, Turkey as coronavirus cases rise. IATA? Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority informs that from 23 March 2020 at 24:00 to 15 May 2020 all passenger flights, to/from all airports in Turkey and United Kingdom are suspended. The temporary ban on flights imposed by Greece to/from these countries excludes Cargo, Sanitary, humanitarian, Ferry, state, emergency, overflights, refueling and repatriation flights. https://www.iata.org/contentassets/1fc1bc03486c49be81cdd4c3b19d1f45/greece-ncov-measures.pdf https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-lockdown/greece-bans-flights-from-uk-turkey-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-idUSKBN21A1DO

Financial support which will amount to EUR 800 to be provided to freelancers, self-employed and individual business owners. See: https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html See also (unable to archive link) - https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes

25% discount on social security contributions pertaining to February and March 2020 will be provided to freelancers, self-employed and individual business owners, in case they are paid in due time, unless said beneficiaries opted for a suspension. See: https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html

Additional salary paid to employees whose employment contract is suspended based on their employers' decision, in addition to the exceptional state benefit of EUR 800, during the suspension period. Discretionary amounts, on top of the EUR 800 EUR, cannot exceed the employees’ gross remuneration. See (unable to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes

Extension of the deadline for the payment of social security contributions, which are due up to 31 March 2020 until 10 April 2020, provided to freelancers, self-employed and farmers. See (unable to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes

From 8 April, the Hellenic Police installed permanent roadblocks and intensified checks of vehicles in all national roads and highways across the country, as well of travellers at the airports, ports, railway and bus stations. Anyone travelling by car without a valid reason to a destination other than his permanent residency is charged with a fine of 300 euros, is obliged to return to his place of origin and the vehicle registration plates are seized for 60 days /web/20200426120939/ https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/enimerosi-apo-ton-yfypoyrgo-politikis-prostasias-kai-diaheirisis-kriseon-niko-hardalia-kai-ton-12

Limited testing for suspected cases. Source: https://www.ekathimerini.com/251466/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-launches-500-mobile-covid-19-testing-units

ATHENS - According to an informal briefing by the Ministry of Education, the temporary ban of the operation of all educational institutions, such as schools, universities and others, will be extended until May 10, 2020. https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_coronavirus/arthro/greek_schools_universities_to_remain_closed_until_may_10-266009/

Through to 30 May 2020, the permissible transport capacity has been set at 50 percent of the total. See: https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/02/covid-19-new-guidelines-greeces-public-transport/

Greece extends lockdown until May 4th https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/04/23/greece-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-to-may-4/

Greece extends lockdown until May 4th https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/04/23/greece-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-to-may-4/

Note on 23rd of April: Financial assistance of EUR 400 provided to long-term unemployed individuals, registered in the relevant register from 1 April 2019 and maintaining their status until 16 April 2020. See (cannot archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes

Limited testing for suspected cases. Source: https://www.ekathimerini.com/251466/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-launches-500-mobile-covid-19-testing-units

Employees at companies who have suspended their operations are entitled to collect a special purpose indemnity to the amount of EUR 800 burdening the State. The special purpose indemnity cannot be seized or set off against any debts and is tax free. See: https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html See also (not able to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes

ATHENS - According to an informal briefing by the Ministry of Education, the temporary ban of the operation of all educational institutions, such as schools, universities and others, will be extended until May 10, 2020. https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_coronavirus/arthro/greek_schools_universities_to_remain_closed_until_may_10-266009/

the permissible transport capacity has been set at 50 percent of the total. https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/02/covid-19-new-guidelines-greeces-public-transport/

Many Greeks took advantage of their first weekend of regained freedom to sunbathe on the beaches near Athens.From May 4th. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52575313 Bookshops and hairdressers reopened May 4 https://covid19.gov.gr/category/kratos-kai-polites/

In order for the first phase of easing the restrictive measures to have the expected results, the Government decided to limit the movement of citizens within the limits of the relevant Regional Unit. In the case of Attica, the traffic restriction is done within the limits of the Region. For the whole country, travel to the islands located in the same Region is excluded. The restriction is valid for the period from 4.5.2020 to 18.5.2020. JMC No. ?1a / G?.???. 27818, Government Gazette ??1648 / 03.05.2020 https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-periorismos-tis-kykloforias-ton-politon-entos-tis-periferiakis-enotitas/

In order to ensure the smooth restart of the business activity of the private sector while protecting public health from possible dispersal of the corona, the companies whose operation was suspended by order of a public authority or belonging to those affected by the effects of pandemic can adjust the working hours of their employees according to the time of operation of , as specified by the Ministry of Development and Investment. https://covid19.gov.gr/prosarmogi-orariou-ergasias-ston-idiotiko-tomea/

Many Greeks took advantage of their first weekend of regained freedom to sunbathe on the beaches near Athens. Bookshops and hairdressers reopened May 4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52575313

The Government has decided to temporarily ban all third-country nationals from entering the country from 18/3/2020 from any point of entry into the country and in any way or by any means, including air, sea, rail and road connections, for precautionary reasons. public health from further dispersal of the COVID-19 corona. This prohibition does not apply to nationals of the Member States of the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Agreement, including their spouses or persons with whom they have entered into a cohabitation agreement and their minor children. The Government's decision has been extended and is valid until 15.5.2020 JMC No. ?1a / G.?.???.25134 ( F?? ?'1419 / 15.04.2020 ) ?1a / G.?.???.19030 / 17.3.2020 ( F?? ? '916 / 17.03.2020 )

Employees at companies who have suspended their operations are entitled to collect a special purpose indemnity to the amount of EUR 800 burdening the State. The special purpose indemnity cannot be seized or set off against any debts and is tax free. See: https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html See also (not able to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes

“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/

The Government and the Ministry of Education and Religions, taking into account the unanimous proposal of the committee of experts, decided to gradually reopen the educational structures, taking all the necessary measures to protect public health. The reopening of educational structures is as follows: On Monday, May 11, the courses of the 3rd Lyceum will start again, while from Monday, May 18, 2020, the rest of the classes of the Lyceum and all the classes of the High School will follow. Tuition centers and language centers follow the gradual reopening of the respective educational level https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-stadiaki-epanalitourgia-ton-ekpedeftikon-domon/

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-enters-phase-2-in-lifting-lockdown-measures/1836803 https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/

Retail Stores opened alongwith easing of restrictions on 4th May. https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/ PPC SA has been reopening its stores since Monday, May 11 , fully following the State's instructions to take precautionary measures against the coroner's pandemic. The stores will operate exclusively for: –Payments -Addition of New Contracts -Change of Contract data. To protect its customers and employees, * the entrance to the PPC stores will be done after thermometer measurement of the incoming in the area of ??the stores through special gates or thermometers. PPC has taken all necessary measures to protect the personal data of its customers and the data of the thermometer will not be recorded. * in the shops there will be hand sanitizers, while employees will be required to wear masks. The same is recommended for customers entering the site. The relevant information material has already been placed in the stores. All other works will continue to be performed by the alternative service channels of PPC and specifically by the website www.dei.gr and the call center 11770, which have upgraded the number and quality of services they offer.

In order for the first phase of easing the restrictive measures to have the expected results, the Government decided to limit the movement of citizens within the limits of the relevant Regional Unit. In the case of Attica, the traffic restriction is done within the limits of the Region. For the whole country, travel to the islands located in the same Region is excluded. The restriction is valid for the period from 4.5.2020 to 18.5.2020. JMC No. ?1a / G?.???. 27818, Government Gazette ??1648 / 03.05.2020 https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-periorismos-tis-kykloforias-ton-politon-entos-tis-periferiakis-enotitas/

In order to ensure the smooth restart of the business activity of the private sector while protecting public health from possible dispersal of the corona, the companies whose operation was suspended by order of a public authority or belonging to those affected by the effects of pandemic can adjust the working hours of their employees according to the time of operation of , as specified by the Ministry of Development and Investment. https://covid19.gov.gr/prosarmogi-orariou-ergasias-ston-idiotiko-tomea/

the permissible transport capacity has been set at 50 percent of the total. https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/02/covid-19-new-guidelines-greeces-public-transport/

“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/

Limited testing for suspected cases. Source: https://www.ekathimerini.com/251466/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-launches-500-mobile-covid-19-testing-units

The Government and the Ministry of Education and Religions, taking into account the unanimous proposal of the committee of experts, decided to gradually reopen the educational structures, taking all the necessary measures to protect public health. The reopening of educational structures is as follows: On Monday, May 11, the courses of the 3rd Lyceum will start again, while from Monday, May 18, 2020, the rest of the classes of the Lyceum and all the classes of the High School will follow. Tuition centers and language centers follow the gradual reopening of the respective educational level https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-stadiaki-epanalitourgia-ton-ekpedeftikon-domon/ https://covid19.gov.gr/sygchroni-ex-apostaseos-ekpedefsi/

The reopening of the educational process of HEIs with physical presence as well as the reopening of the respective structures of the HEIs, which had been suspended as a precaution for reasons of public health, include -until the completion of the academic year 2019-2020- exclusively the following cases: a) Carrying out clinical exercises, which cannot be done by distance learning means, b) Carrying out laboratory exercises, which cannot be done with distance learning means, c) the internship of students, d) the operation of the centers for the accommodation of the students that are required to have a physical presence in the HEIs, e) the operation of computer rooms, laboratories and sports facilities, which are necessary for the conduct of laboratory and clinical exercises, f) the conduct of oral or written examinations in physical presence. No. 60720 / ?1 (Government Gazette 1971 / t.?? / 21-5-2020) https://covid19.gov.gr/dienergia-klinikon-ergastiriakon-askiseon-ke-exetaseon-sta-ai/

In order to ensure the smooth restart of the business activity of the private sector while protecting public health from possible dispersal of the corona, the companies whose operation was suspended by order of a public authority or belonging to those affected by the effects of pandemic can adjust the working hours of their employees according to the time of operation of , as specified by the Ministry of Development and Investment. https://covid19.gov.gr/prosarmogi-orariou-ergasias-ston-idiotiko-tomea/

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-enters-phase-2-in-lifting-lockdown-measures/1836803 https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/

https://covid19.gov.gr/chrisi-maskas-sta-mesa-mazikis-metaforas/ the permissible transport capacity has been set at 50 percent of the total. https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/02/covid-19-new-guidelines-greeces-public-transport/

https://covid19.gov.gr/epanalitourgia-archeologikon-choron/ Archaeological sites have once again welcomed the public since Monday, May 18, the first step in the gradual reopening of the country's cultural infrastructure. Special safe use protocols are applied, adapted to the specifics of each space, which define the maximum number of visitors as well as the safe browsing and viewing routes. For tour guides, it is mandatory to use a non-medical mask, when organized guided tours with frequent hand antiseptics, extensive use of electronic ticket, as well as the use of wireless tour. To protect themselves, visitors must follow the instructions of the Ministry of Health and EODY. Archaeological stores are operating according to the rules of protection, while refreshments are expected to open on the date of reopening of health stores. Retail Stores opened alongwith easing of restrictions on 4th May. https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/ PPC SA has been reopening its stores since Monday, May 11 , fully following the State's instructions to take precautionary measures against the coroner's pandemic. The stores will operate exclusively for: –Payments -Addition of New Contracts -Change of Contract data. To protect its customers and employees, * the entrance to the PPC stores will be done after thermometer measurement of the incoming in the area of ??the stores through special gates or thermometers. PPC has taken all necessary measures to protect the personal data of its customers and the data of the thermometer will not be recorded. * in the shops there will be hand sanitizers, while employees will be required to wear masks. The same is recommended for customers entering the site. The relevant information material has already been placed in the stores. All other works will continue to be performed by the alternative service channels of PPC and specifically by the website www.dei.gr and the call center 11770, which have upgraded the number and quality of services they offer.

In order for the first phase of easing the restrictive measures to have the expected results, the Government decided to limit the movement of citizens within the limits of the relevant Regional Unit. In the case of Attica, the traffic restriction is done within the limits of the Region. For the whole country, travel to the islands located in the same Region is excluded. The restriction is valid for the period from 4.5.2020 to 18.5.2020. JMC No. ?1a / G?.???. 27818, Government Gazette ??1648 / 03.05.2020 https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-periorismos-tis-kykloforias-ton-politon-entos-tis-periferiakis-enotitas/

From 15 June 2020 the temporary suspension of flights for the carriage of passengers to Athens and Thessaloniki from 29 countries imposed as a precautionary protection of public health due to the COVID 19 pandemic has been lifted. The list of countries concerned was drawn up, after a study of their epidemiological profile and taking into account the communications of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as well as the relevant recommendation of the Hellenic Committee of Infectious Diseases. The list of countries is as follows: Albania, Australia, Austria, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Estonia, Japan, Israel, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Hungary, Romania , Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Finland. Visitors from the above countries will be subject to random checking for Covid-19s?. Existing rules remain in place for all other countries. The list will be expanded on July 1. In any case, epidemiological monitoring and evaluation will be continuous. https://covid19.gov.gr/lifting-of-the-temporary-suspension-of-passenger-flights-from-29-countries-to-and-from-greece/

Employees at companies who have suspended their operations are entitled to collect a special purpose indemnity to the amount of EUR 800 burdening the State. The special purpose indemnity cannot be seized or set off against any debts and is tax free. See: https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html See also (not able to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes

MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL While Greece is not eligible to additional asset purchases of €120 billion until end-2020 under the existing APP from the ECB, Greece is eligible for other ECB monetary support measures, including temporary additional auctions of the full-allotment, fixed rate temporary liquidity facility at the deposit facility rate and more favorable terms on existing targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO-III) from June 2020 through June 2021. Further measures by the ECB for which Greece is eligible include an additional €750 billion asset purchase program of private and public sector securities (Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program, PEPP) until end-2020, an expanded range of eligible assets under the corporate sector purchase program (CSPP), and relaxation of collateral standards for Eurosystem refinancing operations (MROs, LTROs, TLTROs). The ECB Banking Supervision is allowing significant institutions to operate temporarily below the Pillar 2 Guidance, the capital conservation buffer, and the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR). In addition, new rules on the composition of capital to meet Pillar 2 Requirement (P2R) were front-loaded to release additional capital. The ECB considers that the appropriate release of the countercyclical buffer by the national macroprudential authorities will enhance its capital relief measures. The ECB Banking Supervision entity, the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) further decided to exercise – on a temporary basis – flexibility in the classification requirements and expectations on loss provisioning for non-performing loans (NPLs) that are covered by public guarantees and COVID-19 related public moratoria; and recommended that banks avoid pro-cyclical assumptions for the determination of loss provisions. Furthermore, the ECB recommends that banks opt for the IFRS9 transitional rules. Banks will allow deferral of principal payments on existing loans for hard-hit individuals and firms through end-September (in addition to the interest payment subsidies mentioned above). https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/

Limited testing for suspected cases. Source: https://www.ekathimerini.com/251466/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-launches-500-mobile-covid-19-testing-units

A mask or facial cover is mandatory in public transportation, taxis, elevators, hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres. Masks are recommended in supermarkets, hair salons and other enclosed spaces - suggests that people are recommended to stay at home, but if they go out, they need to observe these guidelines. See: https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Travel by ferry to and from islands is permitted. Masks are required. Passengers must complete a health status questionnaire and submit to a temperature check prior to boarding for trips longer than 30 minutes. See: https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The first COVID-19 case was diagnosed in Greece on February 26th. Contact tracing was initiated on the first and all subsequent confirmed cases, with all contacts being tested and isolated. See: https://eody.gov.gr/en/current-state-of-covid-19-outbreak-in-greece-and-timeline-of-key-containment-events/

It was decided by the Government to reopen the kindergartens, primary and special education schools of all levels from Monday, June 1, 2020. This decision was based on the following factors: First and foremost, in the unanimous proposal of the Public Health Emergency Management Committee by Infectious Diseases for the reopening of these school structures. This suggestion is certainly linked to the steadily declining course of the epidemic, with children having a harder time transmitting and transmitting the virus, and now that the temperature is rising, the safest time to open schools is epidemiologically. Since the beginning of this health crisis, we have had the privilege of being guided by an excellent team of experts, whose recommendations we follow with very good, internationally recognized results. So we go now, and we thank them warmly. The overall de-escalation of measures has been very positive. As for schools, the previous experience of opening high schools and lyceums is very encouraging. The protection and prevention measures are modeled on the members of the educational community and everything has gone extremely smoothly. We must ensure the return of all students to their physical space, which is none other than school. The long absence from school hinders their learning process, their spiritual, social, mental development. Primary school students are already out of school for almost 3 months, and would have been there for a total of 6 months if the schools had not been opened now. There can be no regularity without open schools. Children are safer in school, where they follow rules and follow protection and prevention measures, rather than in neighborhoods and squares without rules. There is no better place than school to adapt and get children used to the new reality. To learn to pay more attention to every aspect of their daily lives. Open schools reduce social inequalities and empower children from more vulnerable family backgrounds. Students who do not have modern technological equipment, students who experience tension in their family environment, students of the smallest mainly classes who do not have family guidance for distance education. Regarding special schools, students attending these schools have a special need to be back in their school environment, with their teachers and classmates. And they obviously need it for their learning development but also for their psycho-emotional and social development. I now turn to how these educational structures reopen: Regarding primary and secondary schools, they will reopen on Monday, June 1. Classes will be extended until Friday, June 26 (instead of June 15), while for teachers as a whole, the end of the school year will be June 30. For substitute teachers, their contracts will be extended until June 30. School and kindergarten departments will operate with up to 15 students at a time and with a distance of 1.5 meters on the desks, which will have the same orientation. If the students exceed 15, then the department will be divided into 2 sub-departments, and will operate in rotation, Monday-Wednesday-Friday one, Tuesday-Thursday the other, and next week the opposite. If the students do not exceed 15, then the class will be open daily. There will be antiseptics in the rooms, cleaning is provided twice a day, both during and after school. Special legislation and additional funds have been provided for the amendment of the contracts of the cleaning staff, as well as the possibility for the recruitment of additional cleaning staff. We thank the Ministry of Interior and the Municipalities for the excellent cooperation in this area. Breaks are provided at different times to reduce congestion, and canteens are not allowed to operate. Natural ventilation of the rooms is provided, the use of the mask is optional for teachers and students (both at school and on school buses), special EODY instructions will be sent in the coming days to all primary education structures, and a significant part of the first day will be dedicated to explanation of these instructions. There is a special concern for teachers who fall into the category of special leave of absence as defined by the Ministry of Interior. There is also the possibility of a student being absent, on the basis of a simple responsible statement from a parent or guardian about the existence of a person in the home who belongs to an increased risk group or who is ill. There is the possibility of modern distance learning by teachers for those students who fall into categories that justify their absence. For the time being, all-day schools will not be open. For special schools: they will reopen on June 1st to June 12th for secondary school and until June 26th for primary school. The competent subcommittee of infectious diseases specialists is meeting today to give special instructions for the reopening of the special education units. There will be strict protection measures https://www.minedu.gov.gr/news/45093-25-05-20-omilia-tis-ypourgoy-paideias-thriskevmaton-nikis-kerameos-gia-ta-dimotika-sxoleia-kai-nipiagogeia-2

From 1/6/2020, the shift work in the Public Services ceases. The personal presence of employees rising to 100% (except for those employees who are absent with special purpose leave) implies the need for strict observance of the rules of health protection such as: - the distance between the workers at least 1.5 meters, - taking all necessary measures to ensure the rules of hygiene by the competent personnel departments, as well as - the observance of individual hygiene and safety measures within the framework of individual responsibility. https://covid19.gov.gr/pafsi-tis-ek-peritropis-ergasias-stis-dimosies-ypiresies-2/

In addition to prior support through the indemnity and focused income support, from 1 June until at least 30 September, the Greek government provides 60% income support through the COOPERATION program funded by European SURE initiative in the formal sector. "The state undertakes the obligation of replacement by 60% of the employee's income for the time that the employee will not work. In addition, in the event that the net remuneration after the above adjustment falls short of the minimum wage, the difference will be fully covered by the state." http://archive.fo/9J9Qv

From 06 June until 26 July: restrictions on public transport have been set at 65%: From COVID-19 Gov't of Greece sub-website: "In order to protect public health, for precautionary reasons, in public transport, the rules for keeping distances in passenger vehicles, public and private use with a driver, in private passenger vehicles, in the maximum number of passengers in public or public transport buses are updated. for private use, as well as for rail travel, air travel and special protection measures during the movement of students. The measures are valid until 26/7/2020." From translated PDF of attached gov't legislation: "Article 7 Maximum number of passengers on the move by public or private buses,as well as rail travel. On all public buses (buses urban and long-distance KTEL or KTEL SA, buses individual barren motor lines,special buses and special tourist buses open or closed city tour), in private buses as well as buses public transport, in the jurisdiction buses OASA SA and OASTH SA, in the fixed orbit means of STASY SA, as well as in the railway movements, passenger transport is allowed up to sixty-five percent (65%) of the maximum maximum number of passengers carried per vehicle / train" http://archive.fo/45OC7 (translated PDF attached of gov't legislation)

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-enters-phase-2-in-lifting-lockdown-measures/1836803 https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/

A mask or facial cover is mandatory in public transportation, taxis, elevators, hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres. Masks are recommended in supermarkets, hair salons and other enclosed spaces - suggests that people are recommended to stay at home, but if they go out, they need to observe these guidelines. See: https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Travel by ferry to and from islands is permitted. Masks are required. Passengers must complete a health status questionnaire and submit to a temperature check prior to boarding for trips longer than 30 minutes. See: https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL While Greece is not eligible to additional asset purchases of €120 billion until end-2020 under the existing APP from the ECB, Greece is eligible for other ECB monetary support measures, including temporary additional auctions of the full-allotment, fixed rate temporary liquidity facility at the deposit facility rate and more favorable terms on existing targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO-III) from June 2020 through June 2021. Further measures by the ECB for which Greece is eligible include an additional €750 billion asset purchase program of private and public sector securities (Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program, PEPP) until end-2020, an expanded range of eligible assets under the corporate sector purchase program (CSPP), and relaxation of collateral standards for Eurosystem refinancing operations (MROs, LTROs, TLTROs). The ECB Banking Supervision is allowing significant institutions to operate temporarily below the Pillar 2 Guidance, the capital conservation buffer, and the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR). In addition, new rules on the composition of capital to meet Pillar 2 Requirement (P2R) were front-loaded to release additional capital. The ECB considers that the appropriate release of the countercyclical buffer by the national macroprudential authorities will enhance its capital relief measures. The ECB Banking Supervision entity, the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) further decided to exercise – on a temporary basis – flexibility in the classification requirements and expectations on loss provisioning for non-performing loans (NPLs) that are covered by public guarantees and COVID-19 related public moratoria; and recommended that banks avoid pro-cyclical assumptions for the determination of loss provisions. Furthermore, the ECB recommends that banks opt for the IFRS9 transitional rules. Banks will allow deferral of principal payments on existing loans for hard-hit individuals and firms through end-September (in addition to the interest payment subsidies mentioned above). https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/

Increased testing to be implemented by EODY (National Public Health Organization) at a local level where "clusters of coronavirus infections are reported" especially in Xanthi in northern Greece http://archive.fo/HGFks

Museums reopen on June 15, 2020 , complying with all necessary protection measures. Special safe use protocols are applied, adapted to the specifics of each Museum, which define not only the maximum number of visitors, but also the safe routes of browsing and viewing, entrance and exit. http://archive.fo/iF4ul

The list of countries that have been "opening the borders" for tourists since June 15, with flights to Athens and Thessaloniki, is announced . The list of 29 countries was formed after a study of the epidemiological profile of the countries of origin of tourists and after taking into account yesterday's announcements of the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), as well as the relevant recommendation of the Infectious Diseases Committee. Visitors from the following countries will be sampled. The existing rules still apply to all other countries. The list, which will be expanded starting on July 1, will be announced in time. In any case, epidemiological monitoring and evaluation will be ongoing. In detail, the list of countries is as follows: Albania, Australia, Austria, Northern Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Estonia, Japan, Israel, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Romania, New Zealand, Norway , Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Finland. https://covid19.gov.gr/i-lista-me-tis-chores-pou-apo-tis-15-iouniou-anigoun-ta-synora-gia-tous-touristes-me-aeroporikes-ptisis-pros-athina-ke-thessaloniki/

From 186.2020 to 2.7.2020, the administrations of all types of businesses, which operate beaches, must ensure that the following rules are observed: -Up to 1000 sq.m. the presence of 40 people is allowed -The umbrellas should be at least four (4) meters apart from each other - from axis to axis - and at least one (1) meter the perimeter of their shades. - Sunbeds under different umbrellas should be at least one and a half (1.5) meters apart. Up to two (2) sunbeds per umbrella should be available, except in the case of families with minor children. -The sunbeds must be disinfected after each change of their lease during the day. A towel must be placed on the sun lounger under the responsibility of the bather. -Regular disinfection of sanitary facilities (WC, locker rooms, showers) and posting of the cleaning and disinfection program that will be displayed at the control authorities is mandatory. -Personal sport is allowed. Team sports that require physical contact are not allowed. Companies that do not comply with the requirements are required, depending on the degree of risk to public health, for each violation, with a reasoned act of the competent authority, an administrative fine of five thousand (5,000) to twenty-five thousand (25,000) euros and suspension of operation for from fifteen (15) to twenty (20) days. Delivery of products in a package (take away) and delivery at the exhibition point (sunbed). Their products are sold only packaged and it is forbidden to prepare them in the area except for drinks such as coffee, juices, etc. It is forbidden to broadcast music, to organize events that cause consumer gathering. It is forbidden for customers to use the bars for their stay. The development of table seats in the operating room of the store is allowed. http://archive.fo/PIKi5

Regarding primary and secondary schools, they will reopen on Monday, June 1. Classes will be extended until Friday, June 26 (instead of June 15), while for teachers as a whole, the end of the school year will be June 30. For substitute teachers, their contracts will be extended until June 30. https://www.minedu.gov.gr/news/45093-25-05-20-omilia-tis-ypourgoy-paideias-thriskevmaton-nikis-kerameos-gia-ta-dimotika-sxoleia-kai-nipiagogeia-2

From 1/6/2020, the shift work in the Public Services ceases. The personal presence of employees rising to 100% (except for those employees who are absent with special purpose leave) implies the need for strict observance of the rules of health protection such as: - the distance between the workers at least 1.5 meters, - taking all necessary measures to ensure the rules of hygiene by the competent personnel departments, as well as - the observance of individual hygiene and safety measures within the framework of individual responsibility. https://covid19.gov.gr/pafsi-tis-ek-peritropis-ergasias-stis-dimosies-ypiresies-2/

A mask or facial cover is mandatory in public transportation, taxis, elevators, hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres. Masks are recommended in supermarkets, hair salons and other enclosed spaces - suggests that people are recommended to stay at home, but if they go out, they need to observe these guidelines. http://archive.fo/flNaF Public services are back in full operation with public service preferably, but not exclusively, by appointment. The Head of each Service is responsible for maintaining the required minimum distance of one and a half (1.5) meters both between employees and between employees and citizens. http://archive.fo/f3cx7

Travel by ferry to and from islands is permitted. Masks are required. Passengers must complete a health status questionnaire and submit to a temperature check prior to boarding for trips longer than 30 minutes. http://archive.fo/flNaF

The list of countries that have been "opening the borders" for tourists since June 15, with flights to Athens and Thessaloniki, is announced . The list of 29 countries was formed after a study of the epidemiological profile of the countries of origin of tourists and after taking into account yesterday's announcements of the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), as well as the relevant recommendation of the Infectious Diseases Committee. Visitors from the following countries will be sampled. The existing rules still apply to all other countries. The list, which will be expanded starting on July 1, will be announced in time. In any case, epidemiological monitoring and evaluation will be ongoing. In detail, the list of countries is as follows: Albania, Australia, Austria, Northern Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Estonia, Japan, Israel, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Romania, New Zealand, Norway , Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Finland. https://covid19.gov.gr/i-lista-me-tis-chores-pou-apo-tis-15-iouniou-anigoun-ta-synora-gia-tous-touristes-me-aeroporikes-ptisis-pros-athina-ke-thessaloniki/

MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL While Greece is not eligible to additional asset purchases of €120 billion until end-2020 under the existing APP from the ECB, Greece is eligible for other ECB monetary support measures, including temporary additional auctions of the full-allotment, fixed rate temporary liquidity facility at the deposit facility rate and more favorable terms on existing targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO-III) from June 2020 through June 2021. Greece is also eligible for the new liquidity facility (PELTRO), which consists of a series of non-targeted Pandemic Emergency Longer-Term Refinancing Operations carried out with an interest rate that is 25bp below the average MRO rate prevailing over the life of the operation. Further measures by the ECB for which Greece is eligible include an additional €1.350 billion asset purchase program of private and public sector securities (Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program, PEPP) until at least June-2021 and the corresponding maturing principal payments will be reinvested until at least end-2022. In addition, Greece is eligible for an expanded range of eligible assets under the corporate sector purchase program (CSPP), and relaxation of collateral standards for Eurosystem refinancing operations (MROs, LTROs, TLTROs). The ECB Banking Supervision is allowing significant institutions to operate temporarily below the Pillar 2 Guidance, the capital conservation buffer, and the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR). In addition, new rules on the composition of capital to meet Pillar 2 Requirement (P2R) were front-loaded to release additional capital. The ECB considers that the appropriate release of the countercyclical buffer by the national macroprudential authorities will enhance its capital relief measures. The ECB Banking Supervision entity, the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) further decided to exercise – on a temporary basis – flexibility in the classification requirements and expectations on loss provisioning for non-performing loans (NPLs) that are covered by public guarantees and COVID-19 related public moratoria; and recommended that banks avoid pro-cyclical assumptions for the determination of loss provisions. Furthermore, the ECB recommends that banks opt for the IFRS9 transitional rules. Banks will allow deferral of principal payments on existing loans for hard-hit individuals and firms through end-September (in addition to the interest payment subsidies mentioned above). http://archive.fo/Vv7jQ

“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/

A spike in Covid-19 cases led to the closure of schools in the small town of Paramythia in Thesprotia (Epirus region) on Monday, in a bid to contain the spread of the novel virus. http://archive.fo/v20ro

"The National Health Organization (EODY) on Tuesday launched the country’s first drive-through center for Covid-19 diagnostic tests on the outskirts of Xanthi, northern Greece, where there has been a spike in infections." http://archive.fo/m6oHQ

The extended school term ended on 26 June. COVID-19 related school closures are no longer in place except for safety measures, and the 2020-2021 school year is set to open on 7 September, 2020. Earlier reopening announcement from the Minister of Education: "Regarding primary and secondary schools, they will reopen on Monday, June 1. Classes will be extended until Friday, June 26 (instead of June 15), while for teachers as a whole, the end of the school year will be June 30. For substitute teachers, their contracts will be extended until June 30." https://www.minedu.gov.gr/news/45093-25-05-20-omilia-tis-ypourgoy-paideias-thriskevmaton-nikis-kerameos-gia-ta-dimotika-sxoleia-kai-nipiagogeia-2 News statement on the upcoming school year dates: "The new school year (2020-2021) will start on September 7 nationwide to cover the material that was left out in the previous term after schools were closed to halt the spread of the coronavirus, the Education Ministry announced on Thursday." https://archive.vn/ymdqA

Restrictions on gatherings on private beaches have been extended past 2 July to 16 July - remain limited to 40 people in locations smaller than 1000 sq. m.: "From 18.6.2020 until 16.7.2020, the administrations of all kinds of companies, which operate beaches, must ensure the observance of the following rules: -Up to 1000 sq.m. the presence of 40 people is allowed -Umbrellas should be at least four (4) meters away from each other -from axis to axis- and at least one (1) meter from the perimeter of their shades. - Sunbeds under different umbrellas should be at least one and a half (1.5) meters away. There should be up to two (2) sunbeds per umbrella, except in the case of families with minor children. - The sunbeds must be disinfected after each change of their rent during the day. A towel must be placed on the lounger under the responsibility of the bather. -Regular disinfection of sanitary facilities (WC, locker rooms, showers) and posting of the cleaning and disinfection program that will be displayed to the inspection authorities is mandatory. -Individual sports are allowed. Team sports that require physical contact are not allowed. Companies that do not comply with the requirements, depending on the degree of risk to public health, for each violation, with a reasoned act of the competent authority, an administrative fine of five thousand (5,000) to twenty-five thousand (25,000) euros and suspension of operation for period from fifteen (15) to twenty (20) days. Provision of products in a package (take away) and delivery at the exhibition point (sunbed). Their products are sold only packaged and their preparation is prohibited in the area excluding beverages such as coffee, juices, etc. It is forbidden to broadcast music, to organize events that provoke a gathering of consumers. It is forbidden for customers to use the bars for their stay. It is allowed to develop table seats in the area of operation of the store." http://archive.fo/FbwCv

Greek borders open some to international (EU and select other countries) visitors, but with screening - explicit ban on visitors from Sweden and United Kingdom http://archive.vn/0w86H

No further workplace closures in place

No further recommendations on staying home since 10 June announcement

No further recommendations on staying home since 10 June announcement

Existing aforementioned debt relief measures continue until the end of September

The Ministry of Health and National Public Health Organization (EODY) continue to promote the "Menoume Spiti" public health campaign promoting recommendations to stay at home and health information across social media http://archive.fo/QmrXs

Greek government bars Serbian nationals from entering the country until at least 15 July (except for professional purposes): http://archive.fo/q4EI7

News statement regarding the latest tourist cases demonstrates continued contact tracing efforts: "One case that fueled particular concern concerns a 50-year-old Serbian man who had been holidaying in Aidipsos on Evia. On feeling unwell earlier this week, he took a taxi to Lamia Hospital and was submitted to tests along with his wife. After they both tested positive for Covid-19, authorities scrambled to trace their contacts, including the taxi driver." http://archive.fo/yH9C6

Temporary ban on fairs and other related public open events until 31 July: "In view of the protection of public health, for precautionary reasons it is temporarily prohibited in the whole Territory, for the period from 13.7.2020 to 31.7.2020, the holding of festivals or other corresponding public open events of local or non-local character by private or non-private organizations." http://archive.fo/1aIgm

Until July, 31 2020, the presence of 40 people is allowed per 1000 sq.m. https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-kanones-tirisis-apostaseon-se-organomenes-idiotikes-ke-mi-paralies-sto-synolo-tis-epikratias-pros-periorismo-tis-diasporas-tou-koronoiou-ischyos-apo-tis-2-6-2020-eos-ke-tis-8-6-2020/

Transports can operate with special protection measures until July 26. https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-kanones-tirisis-apostaseon-pros-periorismo-tis-diasporas-tou-koronoiou/

Until August 4, 2020, land connections to Greece are limited and restricted to professional travel. https://covid19.gov.gr/epivoli-tou-metrou-tou-prosorinou-periorismou-ton-cherseon-syndeseon-tis-choras-pros-periorismo-tis-diasporas-tou-koronoiou-covid-19/

Restrictions ended on August 1, 2020.

Restrictions on gathering extended until August 31, 2020. http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wHUdWr4xouZundtvSoClrL8BWSxBgEw3dH3U4LPcASlceJInJ48_97uHrMts-zFzeyCiBSQOpYnTy36MacmUFCx2ppFvBej56Mmc8Qdb8ZfRJqZnsIAdk8Lv_e6czmhEembNmZCMxLMtQOTy4HG73CvMCkoVcY2wIIndW3JCOg2FAF9Cnc3obCS

From 1 August until 30 September, new regulation gives the businesses and employers the possibility to suspend employment contracts for the months of August and September in the tourism, transport companies, food, cultural and sports industries, as well as and any other sector that is significantly affected. Each suspended employee will receive 534 euros per month, their employer contributions will be fully covered by the state, while the non-dismissal clause applies until September 30. (source: http://archive.vn/b1w0z)

"State contribution for the repayment of loans with collateral in the main residence for borrowers who have been affected by the adverse effects of the coronavirus" implemented from August 4, 2020. The State contributes to the repayment of all types of loans of private or legal entities to financial institutions, for up to 9 months. People who have been proven to be affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are eligible, as well as their spouses and dependents. https://covid19.gov.gr/synisfora-dimosiou-gia-tin-apopliromi-danion-me-ebragmates-exasfalisis-stin-kyria-katikia-gia-danioliptes-pou-echoun-pligi-apo-tis-dysmenis-synepies-tou-koronoiou/

From 11 August until 31 August, passengers of flights from Bulgaria, Romania, U.A.E. and Malta will be required to have a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their entry to Greece. (source: http://archive.vn/EisbG)

Public events throughout the country are suspended until 31 August. Any individual who violates this suspension will be fined 150 euros. (source: http://archive.vn/Yvoqm)

From 15 August until 31 August, all third-country nationals are temporarily barred from entering Greece from any point of entry into the country and in any way or by any means. This includes permanent residents of Australia, Georgia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and the United Arab Emirates. This restriction does not apply to nationals of Member States of the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Agreement. (source: http://archive.vn/HN69y)

Regional gathering restrictions: - Operation of health stores prohibited from 11.00 pm. until 7.00 a.m. of the next day; operation of public markets and open-air markets is suspended; holding of any entertainment events involving the presence of the public is suspended . Applicable in the following locations: within the local community of Ampelona of the Municipality of Tyrnavos, Larissa (until 20/08); the Municipality of Poros (until 17/08); Municipality of Paros and Antiparos (until 24/08); the Region of Attica (including all the islands of the Saronic Gulf and Kythira); the Region of Crete and the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace; the Regional Units of Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Larissa and Corfu; the Municipalities of Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Volos, Katerini, Rhodes, Antiparos, Zakynthos and Kos (unti l24/08) (source: http://archive.vn/5D7Ml; http://archive.vn/aL8qw) - A limit of 50 people until August 24 for all public and social events and gatherings, except those to which special rules apply, such as restaurants, theaters, cinemas. Applicable in the following locations: the Region of Attica (including all the islands of the Saronic Gulf and Kythira); the Region of Crete and the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace; the Regional Units of Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Larissa and Corfu; the Municipalities of Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Volos, Katerini, Rhodes, Antiparos, Zakynthos and Kos (source: http://archive.vn/aX9al) - Temporary ban of operation in the whole Territory of the private enterprises in relation to the following activities: services provided by Open Center for the Protection of the Elderly; table gambling services; casino services; discos (that don’t offer drinks or food). Applicable until 31 August (source: http://archive.vn/HxQD0).

As of 17 August and up until 31 August, passengers of flights from Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Netherlands, Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia to Greece will be required to have a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their entry to Greece. (source: http://archive.vn/EisbG)

According to a press release published on 18 August on the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, schools will reopen in full, although this document does not stipulate when this will happen, stating instead that details of the reopening will be released in the next few days. See the press release online, archived: http://archive.vn/SKRf5. Translated by Google. However, UNESCO's "COVID-19 Impact on Education" site shows the school closures in Greece as localised: http://archive.vn/2EX5K

Gatherings that are allowed regardless of number or location: - Religious ceremony in places of worship. However, this excludes visits to the Holy Monasteries of the Athonite State which is restricted to 50 people until 31 August. (source: http://archive.vn/05NNM)