December 27, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Retail stores and supermarkets in Greece will maintain the festive season operation hours also after the Christmas break on December 25-26 and until the New Year holiday, January 2, 2023. According to an announcement by retailers federation issued on Tuesday retail stores and supermarkets will operate on these hours: Tuesday-Friday, …
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March 8, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, Economy
The government is examining the gradual opening of the economy as of March 22, starting with the retail trade sector, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Monday in an interview with ‘Proto Thema’ FM radio station. “Our basic scenario is that from next week the economy will start operating normally. …
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February 24, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, Greece
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sees an extension of the lockdown, especially in Attica, due to the spike of coronavirus infections. The infections increase changes plans to open the retail sector, the months of February and March are critical because we have not built a wall of immunity. This is what …
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February 3, 2021
FEATURED, Tourism
Greece’s Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis said on Wednesday that the opening of tourism will depend of the progress of vaccination in the country. Speaking to state broadcaster ERT, Theoharis said “we have drawn up a plan on how tourism will open, to which is included a provision for the people …
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January 25, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, Culture
The Association of Greek Archaeologists asked for the immediate opening of all archaeological sites and museums with the necessary health protection measures and free admission for their first month of operation. In a statement issued on Monday, the association, in addition, joined its voice with that of “artists and those …
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December 5, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Seasonal retail stores selling exclusively Christmas decoration and trees will open on Monday, December 7, 2020, and will operate until January 8, 2021, Secretary General for Trade & Consumer Protection Panagiotis Stampoulidis announced on Friday evening. The sale of Christmas decorations and other items relating to the holiday season will …
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August 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS
Teachers will return to schools on September 1, while classes are so far scheduled to begin on September 7, Education & Religion Minister Niki Kerameos said on Monday. She added however that the final decision on restarting classes will be announced on September 1, after families have returned from holidays …
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June 16, 2020
Greece
Main opposition party, left-wing SYRIZA accused the conservative government of New Democracy of having opened the borders to tourism much too early, hasty and without a plan. SYRIZA spokesperson Alexis Charitsis said on Tuesday that the country is experiencing the repercussions of the pandemic as the “government has put the …
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May 26, 2020
Greece, Politics, Tourism
German tourists will be able to take a direct flight to the Greek islands as of July 1, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, adding that Athens will be welcoming international flights as of June 15. He siad that restrictions to the land borders will be lifted on June …
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April 29, 2020
CORONAVIRUS
Greece’s Education Minister Niki Kerameos presented on Wednesday the plan of reopening of schools amid the pandemic. The re-opening will be gradual for Lyceum and high school students on May 11 and 18, while elementary schools and pre-schools (kindergartens) may not open at all for the rest of the school …
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August 18, 2019
Culture
Greeks and tourists have the opportunity to visit 28 lighthouses across Greece and be briefed on their contribution in safe navigation and the development of the lighthouses network. the lighthouses are open to public on Sunday, August 18th 2019 as part of the cultural heritage and in the context of …
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November 12, 2018
World
Historic moments in Cyprus with the opening of two checkpoints after more than half a century. Officials from both sides, opened two new border crossings Monday for the first time in eight years, the latest push for peace by the two sides after UN-backed talks collapsed last year. Dozens of …
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August 1, 2018
Arts, Culture
The ‘Atelie’ artists workshop presents its inaugural painting and sculpture exhibition focused on works from a selection of Artists who live and work in Crete. The vernissage will be held on August 3rd from 7pm – 11pm in the Olive Oil workshop of Agia Marina in Sivas. (South Crete, en …
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February 28, 2018
Economy
Greece has taken further steps to ease the capital control restrictions as of 1. March 2018. Euclid Tsakalotos has approved a series of measures that ease the restrictions, the decision has been already published in the official gazette. The measures raise among others the monthly withdrawal limit and allow the …
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February 23, 2018
Uncategorized
The Pan-Hellenic Pharmacists Association warns that it will appeal in courts against any license granted to non-pharmacists. The warning comes just hours after the Council of State ruled in favor of the full opening of the pharmacists’ profession that will allow investors to open pharmacies in Greece. The pharmacists’ Association …
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September 12, 2014
Society
Greece’s Council of State ordered the temporary suspension of shops opening on Sundays. Traders, retailers and private sector unions had appealed to the court asking the cancellation of shops opening on Sundays. According to the Court’s reasoning, the opening of shops on Sundays will lead to “irreparable financial harm” and …
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January 8, 2014
Politics
“Free coffee for journalists in the press room finished at 12 o’ clock,” a newswoman knew to report on a private television channel. Debt-ridden Greece could not but apply strict austerity measures during the opening ceremony of the 5th Greek EU Presidency. The much-appreciated silk scarfs and ties were crossed …
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January 7, 2014
Society
Greek police banned meetings and marches in Athens due to arrivals of European Union’s Very Important Persons (Van Rompuy, Barroso etc) on n January 8th 2014. the EU-VIPs will attend the official opening ceremony of the EU Greek Presidency. The police decision was taken for reasons of public safety, Greek …
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November 4, 2011
Very Mix
How about an interesting Friday evening at a bar, getting to know a real war photo reporter and admire his works in the company of nice music? International news agency Agence France Presse (AFP), the Nikon and the I.P.P.O. Bar invite you to the opening of the photo exhibition of Aris …
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