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Storm strikes Athens, causes flash floods on Corfu, Kefalonia

The storm that hit Attica in early morning Tuesday caused unprecedented damages in several suburbs of the Greek capital. Mostly affected was Neo Heraklio in north-western Athens, where heavy rainfall and powerful winds uprooted dozens of trees and power columns, and broke even windows in houses and other buildings. Three …

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Greece says no new coronavirus restrictions due to citizens’ fatigue

Greece is temporarily freezing plans to introduce new restrictive measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus because citizens are fatigued, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Friday morning. He even announced that the government may consider to extend the operation of restaurants, bars and similar facilities until 1 o’ …

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Coronavirus cases in Greece exceed 16K: 358 new cases, 5 more deaths

358 new coronavirus cases and 5 more deaths have been recorded in Greece in the past 24 hours, authorities announced on Wednesday.  56 of the new cases are linked to known clusters and 46 have been detected among tourists. Total infections reached 16,286 and deaths toll increased to 357. In …

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“Lockdown in Attica” if restrictions don’t flatten the curve, signal Greek officials

Greek officials reiterated in the past hours the possibility of a lockdown should the latest measures do not decrease coronavirus infections and continue to put the health system under pressure, especially in Attica. Epidemiologists reportedly awaiting for the latest restrictions in force September 21 – October 4 to flatten the …

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List of new stricter anti-coronavirus measures in Athens and Attica

Greece’s authorities announced a package of stricter measures for Athens and the broader region of Attica in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The measures come two days after another series of restrictions were imposed. The additional measures include stricter crowd control, return to work from home for …

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Greece’s PM says additional coronavirus measures in Attica

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sounded alarm over the spread of the coronavirus in Attica, especially in   districts and suburbs of Athens and announced that additional restrictive measures are due. “The government is prepared to impose additional measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in Attica,” the prime minister said after …

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Coronavirus shock in Greece: 9 deaths, 359 new cases in past 24 hours

Shocking numbers in Greece: 9 deaths and 359 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with 60% of the new cases to have been detected in Attica. Total infections reached 14,400 and death toll 325. Among the latest fatalities is a 99-year-old woman from the cluster in the nursing …

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Six restrictive measures in Attica, incl use of mask when crowding outdoors

Greece’s Civil Protection tightened the restrictive measures in the region of Attica to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The measures include the mandatory use of masks in work places of the private and public sector but also outdoors where crowding is inevitable. During the live briefing on Tuesday evening, …

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List of coronavirus restrictive measures Gov’t is considering for Attica

Greek authorities are expected to announce on Tuesday a new stricter set of measures for the Regional Unit of Attica as the number of daily coronavirus infections has been constant to three-digits and health experts are concerned because 60% of the ICU capacity in designated hospitals has been covered. Health …

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Restrictive coronavirus measures in Attica underway, says gov’t spokesman

Greece is preparing a list of restrictive measures to be imposed in areas with high coronavirus load, Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas revealed on Monday morning adding that Attica is among these areas. Earlier today, Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said that there are thoughts to impose restrictions in municipalities of …

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Earthquake rattles Athens and Attica with 4.4 R

An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale rattled Athens and the Prefecture of Attica on Thursday afternoon. The earthquake occurred a few minutes after 6 o’ clock local time and its epicenter was located between Marathon and Rafina, some 29 km North-East from the Greek capital and 17 km …

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Three municipalities in Attica have the most coronavirus infections

Three municipalities in Attica, two in south Athens and one in the north of the Greek capital seem to have recorded the most coronavirus infections in the last days. According to media, the municipalities of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Kifissia are under increased surveillance by the health authorities as more returns …

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Greece announces more measures to contain spread of coronavirus

Greece announced on Friday additional measures and restrictions to prevent the increasing trend of the spread of the coronavirus in the country. The measures include the closure of restaurants and bars in Attica by midnight, limit to the number of people participating in social events, the use of mask in …

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Coronavirus Tests ordered at ports of Piraeus and Rafina on Aug 16

The Regional Government in Attica has ordered random COVID-19 tests to passengers arriving from the islands at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina. The tests will be conducted on Sunday, August 16, 2020, when thousands of Greek holidaymakers will end their summer vacations. Governor of Attica, Giorgos Patoulis, former president …

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35 new coronavirus cases in Greece, half of them in Attica

Greek authorities announced on Monday 35 new confirmed coronavirus cases with more than half of them detected in Attica and 1/4 among tourists. No new death in the last 24 hours. Total infections have reached 4,227. Infections are steadily increasing even though at an average of some 30 per day. …

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26 new coronavirus cases in Greece, 10 among tourists; total 4135

Greece’s health authorities announced on Friday evening 26 new confirmed coronavirus cases, with 10 of them to have been detected among tourists. According to the official statement, total infections in Greece stand at 4,135 and the death toll remains 201. The growth from Thursday to Friday is 0.6%. The majority …

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Nursing home under quarantine: 10 elderly, 2 employees tested positive

A nursing home in Nea Makri, east of Athens, was placed in quarantine late on Sunday, after one employee was tested positive on COVID-19. The test results alarmed authorities and health teams visited the facility in south-eastern Attica to take test samples from a total of 122 people, residents and …

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