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Only a few owners of restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs plan to use the model of Covid-free and turn their facilities into venues for vaccinated customers only.  The majority of restaurants and coffee bars owners say that they will open the indoor spaces of their facilities for “mixed” customers, that …

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Greece has announced a two-tier system for inoculated and Covid-recovered citizens and not vaccinated citizens in the sectors of entertainment, dining and recreation on Tuesday. The separation measures come amid strong reactions by owners of restaurants in first place. According to the new measures restaurants, cinemas and theaters, for example, …

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Greece has lifted some lockdown restrictions in view of the Easter holidays, however, the obligation to send sms to leave home remains in force. Head of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias announced on Wednesday evening that the sms to <13033> will remain in force until May 15, when the ban on …

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The SMS system to <13033> to leave home during the lockdown in Greece will be scrapped and inter-municipality movement will be allowed again on Monday, May 3, when restaurants will reopen, media report on Tuesday. Speaking to ANT1 TV, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said “We are very close to …

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One in four restaurants and night entertainment facilities such as bars across Greece did not opened again in the first week of restrictions lifting. The majority of restaurants, taverns and bars that remain close are on the islands. At the same time, prices remain at the previous level, despite the …

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Grande premiere. Cafes and restaurants opened again in Greece on Monday after 73 days of shut down due to the pandemic. However, nothing is as it used to be. Health protocols are implemented, tables and chairs stand at distance to each other, waiters are wearing masks and gloves. Customers do …

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Hundreds of young people flooded the streets of iconic Psyrri area in the historical center of Athens outside bars selling take away drinks in plastic cups.  They enjoyed a late spring Saturday night without masks or gloves and fairly ignored the safety distance of 1.5-2 meters as recommended by health …

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Deputy Development and Investment Minister Nikos Papathanassis announced on Sunday evening the rules under which that cafes, bars and restaurants will open again during the 4. phase of lockdown easing on May 25, 2020. General rules are that facilities are allowed to open both outdoors or indoor spaces under certain …

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Greece will open cafes and restaurants a week earlier than originally scheduled, that is instead of June 1, already on May 25, the government announced on Saturday afternoon. Prior to the announcement, the government had submitted a relevant proposal to the to the committee of health experts at the Health …

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Interior Minister Takis Theodorikakos outlined the content of the legislation on restaurant seating on Monday.  In interviews with Mega TV and Skai TV the minister listed the new rules to be implemented in Greece’s catering businesses once they are open again amid the pandemic. The new rules refer to increased …

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Owners of restaurants, cages and bars placed 200 empty chairs were placed at Syntagma Square in front of the Greek Parliament on Wednesday afternoon to protest the financial consequences of the measures imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus. The silent protest aimed to raise awareness of the problems the …

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The Greek government is considering to allow cafes, bars and restaurants as well as shopping malls to open again yet earlier than originally planned on June 1. Just one day after the start of the gradual lockdown lifting on Monday, May 4,  the deputy Development Minister revealed that there is …

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Life is getting complicated especially for business owners who are allowed to open again on May 4, 2020, thus keeping safety distance among for customers in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. A new challenge for business owners who have had their facilities shut down for over a …

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The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached 190, Greek health authorities announced on Friday and right away also more drastic measures: the closure of cafes, bars, restaurants, taverns, shopping malls, beauty centers, libraries. Exempted from the closure in the gastronomy sector are deliveries and take away. KTG understands that …

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Happy go lucky moms, cheering kids, vivid teenagers, relaxed students… Greeks have been flocking to cafeterias and playgrounds, enjoying the sunny days, the mild temperatures and the closure of schools, universities and kindergartens. They got the message wrong. Or they just don’t care. Or they just follow their Greek heart …

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The smoking ban has resulted into dramatic decline of turnover decline in cafes, bars and restaurants in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, a recent survey has shown. The decline reaches up to 63.2% say local businessmen from the sector. The survey was conducted among 205 owners of restaurants, cafes, bars and other …

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In the years of the crisis, Greeks have turned into entrepreneurs by necessity – if not by desperation. Lack of job opportunities sends more and more unemployed Greeks into “micro-entrepreneuship” of high risk and uncertain outcome for the sole purpose of survival. Wanting to ensure a minimum income and given …

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