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Title: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 22 March, 2020 @ 18:53:10
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Lockdown starts 6 a.m. Monday

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a lockdown, starting at 6 a.m. Monday.

All citizens and residents must stay at home, or risk a 150-euro fine.

There are specific exemptions to the lockdown: going to work, visiting to doctor, shopping, including for medicines, leaving home to provide assistance to family members, especially the elderly and children, going out for exercise – solitary or in pairs – and walking the dog. Everyone must carry an ID or passport with them.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/250916/article/ekathimerini/news/lockdown-starts-6-am-monday

Edit: more information on en.protothema.gr (http://en.protothema.gr/greece-on-curfew-effective-by-monday-morning-6-a-m/), although it may not be entirely clear.
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 22 March, 2020 @ 21:04:24
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In a press conference later on Sunday, government officials clarified that, under the new restrictions, citizens planning to leave the house must inform authorities of the reason for their exodus. They have three options: either filling in a special form on the government website forma.gov.gr, sending an SMS to the number 13033 or explaining their reason in a signed personal declaration that can be written on a simple piece of paper.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/250917/article/ekathimerini/news/pm-announces-full-lockdown-in-bid-to-curb-coronavirus-spread

Currently looks like the http://forma.gov.gr site is unavaliable
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: BeeTee on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 00:12:30
Looks like

http://forma.gov.gr/

is available now. You might have to translate to english
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 00:19:36
Yep, rush subsided! Just getting a translation, should be up soon.
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 00:23:07
Machine translation of https://forma.gov.gr/

Directions to Citizens

Movements of citizens to serve their needs that cannot be otherwise met are permitted only for the following reasons:

* Transfer to and from work during business hours.
* Go to a pharmacy or visit a doctor if this is advisable after contact.
* Moving to the supply store of essentials (supermarket, mini market) where they cannot be shipped.
* Transfer to the bank, since no electronic transaction is possible.
* Movement to help people in need.
* Transition to a ceremony (eg funeral, marriage, baptism) under the conditions provided by law or the transition of divorced parents or parents to the extent necessary to ensure the communication of parents and children, in accordance with the applicable provisions.
* Exercise outdoors or moving with a pet, individually or per person, in the latter case keeping the necessary distance of 1.5 meters.

For moving to and from work during working hours, the movement certificate is fixed (type A) and is provided, under the sole responsibility of the signatory, by the employer or, in the case of a legal person by his legal representative or, in the case of a freelance professional. or self-employed, by himself.

For all other journeys, the movement certificate refers to each and every single movement (type B) , is signed by the person concerned with his / her own responsibility and contains the name, date of birth, home address and time of departure of the citizen, as well as the specific reason for the move

Citizens must have their ID or passport along with a completed movement certificate (printed or handwritten) or a confirmation SMS at each movement to show it in case of a check.

How is the Certificate of Motion issued?

Fixed movement certificate (Type A)
The following form is required for a standard Certificate of Movement (Type A) to and from work:

Worker Registration Certificate (PDF) (https://forma.gov.gr/docs/vevaiosi-kikloforias.pdf)
Worker Registration Certificate (DOCX) (https://forma.gov.gr/docs/vevaiosi-kikloforias.docx)

Individual movements (Type B)
For individual trips (type B), you have 3 options: SMS, printed and completed movement certificate form, or handwritten movement certificate.

1. Send SMS

You can send SMS from your mobile to the number 13033 free of charge.

The SMS should be in the form:

X blank name and home address

where X is the ratio of output 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 corresponding to the following reasons:
1. Go to a pharmacy or visit a doctor if this is advisable after contact.
2. Moving to the supply store of essentials (supermarket, mini market) where they cannot be shipped.
3.Transfer to the bank, since no electronic transaction is possible.
4. Movement to help people in need.
5, Transition to a ceremony (eg funeral, marriage, baptism) under the conditions provided by law or the transition of divorced parents or parents to the extent necessary to ensure the communication of parents and children, in accordance with the applicable provisions.
6. Exercise outdoors or moving with a pet, individually or per person, in the latter case keeping the necessary distance of 1.5 meters.

You will receive in response:

Move blank X blank name and home address


2. Fill out the Form
Alternatively, you can download, complete, and bring with you one of the following forms, as appropriate.

Exceptional Citizen Movement Certificate (PDF) (https://forma.gov.gr/docs/vevaiosi-metakinisis.pdf)
Exceptional Citizen Driving Certificate (DOCX) (https://forma.gov.gr/docs/vevaiosi-metakinisis.docx)


3. Handwritten Certificate

The handwritten certificate must have the following information:

1. First name - Last name
2. Address
3. Reason for moving within the above permitted categories and destination address
4. Date, time, signature


Machine translation of the forms below - for reference only!
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: BeeTee on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 00:44:42
Well done Maik. I think there will be a few people caught out by this early this week.

 
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 00:51:50
Yep, could be a few (Brits?) caught out by it. Might be handy if https://forma.gov.gr/ had e.g. English language pages!
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 01:10:44
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Foreign travel advice
Greece


Updated:     22 March 2020
Latest update:    Update to reflect restrictions on movements outside the home from 23 March, due to coronavirus (COVID-19) (Coronavirus)

On 22 March, the Greek authorities announced significant restrictions on movements outside the home for the foreseeable future. From 6am local time on 23 March, movement outside your home or accommodation is permitted only for a prescribed set of reasons, including to visit the supermarket, pharmacy, doctor; or to go to work. Journeys by car are only permitted for these reasons, and the driver may only have one passenger in their vehicle. When requested by the Greek authorities, you will need to provide paper or digital certification of the purpose of your movement; failure to produce such certification is punishable by a fine of €150. In addition, you should also carry your I.D. card or passport when leaving your home or accommodation. For full information on these restrictions, including detail on permitted activities and how to certify movements in accordance with the official requirements, visit the website of the Greek government (https://forma.gov.gr/) (in Greek).
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 06:04:27
The time has just passed 06:00 EET

Greece is now in lockdown
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Jolly Roger on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 08:49:24
The form is in Greek. Here is my translation.

CERTIFIED CITIZENS MOVEMENT EXCLUSION

PART A'

Signatory: ________________________________________
Date of birth: ________________________________________
Address:   ________________________________________

Departure time: ________________________________________

I declare that my move relates to the following reason:
(Note X in the corresponding box of Part B.)
PART B

B1 Go to a pharmacy or visit a doctor, if this is recommended after contact.
B2 Moving to a commodities supply store in operation where they cannot be shipped.
B3 Going to the bank, as long as the electronic transaction is not possible.
B4 Movement to help people in need.

B5 Going to a ceremony (eg funeral, marriage, baptism) under the conditions provided by law or moving to a divorced parent or parent who is necessary to ensure the communication of parents and children, in accordance with the applicable provisions.
B6 Short commute, near my home, for individual physical activity (excluding any collective sporting activity) or for pet needs.

Place _________________________ Signature
Date _________________________
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 12:41:34
Thanks, Roger! Looks pretty much identical to 'my' translation!
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 23 March, 2020 @ 13:49:20
greekcitytimes.com (https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/03/23/the-greek-lockdown-explained-the-dos-and-donts/) has a write-up (in English) about the lockdown, although I don't think it adds anything substantial to what's above. This bit is quite nice, though:

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State and Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis... also specified that as municipal dining facilities would be closed, food would be delivered at home or in the case of the homeless, at a homeless shelter. Particular care would be expended on the homeless, the drug addicts and the Roma, he said. Cities must ensure no homeless person is out of a shelter, and he also asked mayors to remember stray animals and ensure they are fed.
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 24 March, 2020 @ 12:50:10
Now an English-language page at https://forma.gov.gr/en/, both forms - in English - available for download via that link  :)
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Friday, 27 March, 2020 @ 00:16:53
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KEDE posts forms for feeding of strays

Greece’s Union of Municipalities and Communities (KEDE) has posted on its website and Facebook page a form required by those who want to leave their house to feed strays.

The form needs to be signed by the municipality where the person lives and should be brought along when the carer goes to feed the animals, KEDE said.

The form, currently only in Greek, can be found on www.kedke.gr. (https://www.kedke.gr/el/368-%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%B9%CE%BD%CF%89%CF%83%CE%B7-%CE%B4%CE%B5%CE%BB%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BF-%CF%84%CF%85%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%85/7181-%CE%B2%CE%B5%CE%B2%CE%B1%CE%AF%CF%89%CF%83%CE%B7-%CE%BC%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%AF%CE%BD%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82-%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CF%84%CE%B7-%CF%83%CE%AF%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B7-%CE%B1%CE%B4%CE%AD%CF%83%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%84%CF%89%CE%BD-%CE%B6%CF%8E%CF%89%CE%BD)
http://www.ekathimerini.com/251033/article/ekathimerini/news/kede-posts-forms-for-feeding-of-strays


For reference only, a machine translation of ΒΕΒΑΙΩΣΗ ΜΕΤΑΚΙΝΗΣΗΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΗ ΣΙΤΙΣΗ ΑΔΕΣΠΟΤΩΝ ΖΩΩΝ

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MOVEMENT CERTIFICATE FOR NUTRITIONAL ANIMAL FEED

The competent department of the Municipality:
Name of the municipality manager:
Telephone number:

CONFIRMS
O/S:
Of:
Home address:
with id number:

It is necessary, for the purpose of feeding stray animals, to move within the boundaries of the Municipality:

Reference point where the stray animals are:
Feeding days of stray animals:
Between hours (up to 3 hours):_____ a.m.   and_____ a.m.____ p.m.   and_____ p.m.

The identity of the superior will be done by demonstrating the identity of his/her
Signature
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: HiFi on Friday, 03 April, 2020 @ 14:25:10
Be careful folks...these codes can be a bit confusing. I explained to my wife I was going to Lidl for a number 2 (supply store). Obviously I had to clarify it was my movement code......
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Friday, 03 April, 2020 @ 16:47:15
 :doh:
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Jolly Roger on Saturday, 04 April, 2020 @ 08:24:02
I have my stray cat feeding permit, which enables me to carry on doing what I have been doing all winter and probably well into the summer.
Anyone currently feeding strays on the number 6 category can download the form, print, complete, scan and send to eyap.64@gmail.com
The permit should be returned by email very quickly.
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 05 April, 2020 @ 11:44:37
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Greece Extends Covid-19 Social Distancing Restrictions Until April 27

The social distancing measures restricting the movement of citizens in Greece will be extended by three weeks until Monday, April 27, Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Hardalias, said on Saturday. The measure was initially to be lifted on April 6.
https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/04/greece-extends-covid-19-social-distancing-restrictions-until-april-27/
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 09 April, 2020 @ 02:19:12
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Restrictions tightened for Easter

The government has announced a further tightening of measures restricting the movement of people by land, sea and air ahead of Easter as part of the effort to contain the spread of Covid-19. The measures will apply until April 27.

Hellenic Police set up checkpoints on Wednesday afternoon at highway toll stations throughout the country, on side roads and on regional roads to and from urban centers. At the same time, the coast guard is conducting checks at ports.

According to Hardalias, people at airports, ports, railway stations and intercity bus stations (KTEL) will only be allowed to travel if they are carrying income tax returns certifying that their permanent residence is their intended destination.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/251501/article/ekathimerini/news/restrictions-tightened-for-easter
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Friday, 10 April, 2020 @ 17:52:42
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Lockdown of schools and universities extended to May 10

Greece’s Education Ministry said Friday that it will extend the period during which schools and universities will have to remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The closure is now extended until May 10.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/251565/article/ekathimerini/news/lockdown-of-schools-and-universities-extended-to-may-10


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Greek health official sees possible relaxation of lockdown from mid-May

The Greek government and health authorities should be in a position to start considering the relaxation of strict lockdown measures intended to contain the coronavirus epidemic as of mid-May, according to a top official.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/251569/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-health-official-sees-possible-relaxation-of-lockdown-from-mid-may
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 11 April, 2020 @ 09:30:14
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Greece Tightens Vise on Easter Restrictions During COVID-19

Trying to prevent an Easter exodus to villages and islands during a COVID-19 lockdown aimed at preventing the spread of the Coronavirus, Greece’s New Democracy is going to add more restrictions on movement.

There’s worry in the government that the advent of better spring weather combined with Easter – the traditional time for family gatherings – as well as cabin fever from people pent up for nearly three weeks will see mass flouting, said Kathimerini.

Much of Greece’s population annually flees the capital and cities to go to holiday homes at Easter but toll booths, ports and bus terminals are being used to check to ensure that only people with permanent residences can go to villages or islands.
https://www.thenationalherald.com/297212/greece-tightens-vise-on-easter-restrictions-during-covid-19/
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 12 April, 2020 @ 22:18:59
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Coronavirus measures – Closure of stores and businesses extended until April 27
Beaches and and resorts will also remain closed

All businesses included in the designated list of companied compelled to shut down temporarily in the framework of the restrictive Covid-19 measures will remain closed until April 27.

The decision was published today in the Official government Gazette, extending the restrictions which expired on April 11.
http://en.protothema.gr/coronavirus-measures-closure-of-stores-and-businesses-extended-until-april-27/

Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 14 April, 2020 @ 16:02:17
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Top Ten Things To Do When Lockdown is Lifted in Greece

An opinion poll  undertaken by the Star TV channel and released on Tuesday shows the top ten things that Greeks will rush to do when the coronavirus lockdown is finally lifted.

According to the survey by MRB, perhaps a bit surprisingly at the very top of the “to do” list is “visiting the hairdressers.” Fully thirty-five percent of the respondents said that this will be their top priority.

Taking a holiday in Greece comes as a second priority, followed by a visit to stores to buy clothing and shoes.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/04/14/top-ten-things-to-do-when-lockdown-is-lifted-in-greece/


Pretty sure I've seen another survey and the top answer was "Go out and meet friends for coffee".
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 16 April, 2020 @ 02:05:38
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Greece extends flight ban for six countries until May 15

The Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday that it would extend a ban on commercial flights to and from six countries until May 15 as part of the measures to halt the spread of the coronavirus in Greece.

According to the notice to airmen (NOTAMS) issued by the authority, the ban concerns Italy, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/251736/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-extends-flight-ban-for-six-countries-until-may-15
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Friday, 17 April, 2020 @ 00:54:35
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Stores to start reopening gradually from mid-May, says minister

Restrictions on the operation of retail stores will gradually start to ease in mid-May, Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Thursday, adding that the lifting of the measures will take place in reverse order to that in which they were introduced.

This means that the first businesses to be allowed to reopen will be the retail stores that were shuttered on March 18.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/251788/article/ekathimerini/business/stores-to-start-reopening-gradually-from-mid-may-says-minister
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Friday, 17 April, 2020 @ 17:00:16
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Stiffer fines for travel ban violators

The Greek government has doubled fines and included removal or car plates for anyone who travels without reason for Orthodox Easter this weekend.

The stricter controls will go into effect at 9 p.m. on Saturday (April 18) to midnight on Easter Monday (April 20), throughout Greece, and will incur a fine of 300 euros, up from 150 euros so far, while their car plates will be removed temporarily.

The only exception is for people assisting others.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/251801/article/ekathimerini/news/stiffer-fines-for-travel-ban-violators


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Greek police step up lockdown checks over long weekend
https://www.ekathimerini.com/251821/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-police-step-up-lockdown-checks-over-long-weekend
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Friday, 17 April, 2020 @ 21:36:44
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Greece to use drones to stop crowds gathering for Orthodox Easter
Government also plans to contain spread of Covid-19 by banning weekend travel

Greek authorities will deploy drones, monitor churches and ramp up street patrols as they prepare the nation for a very different Orthodox Easter in the age of Covid-19.

The spectre of worshippers defying strict bans on movement to mark the most sacred holiday of the year has posed an unprecedented challenge for officials.

“This Easter is different. We will not go to our villages. We will not roast in our yards. We will not go to our churches. And, of course, we will not gather in the homes of relatives and friends,” the government spokesman Stelios Petsas said. “For us to continue being together, this year we stay apart.”

Traditionally, Greeks flock to ancestral homes in the countryside, filing into churches and chapels in raucous celebration of the most significant religious event in the Orthodox calendar, one that never passes without firecrackers, spit-roasted lamb, music and dancing.

Although a nation better known for its distain for authority has elected to defer to dictates announced in response to the epidemic, there are signs people may have reached a psychological cut-off point.

Rogue clerics and unrulier Greeks have vowed to mark Easter in spirited fashion – even if, thanks to social distancing, Good Friday processions, church services and family gatherings are forbidden.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/17/greece-to-use-drones-to-stop-crowds-gathering-for-orthodox-easter-covid-19
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 23 April, 2020 @ 11:54:31
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Greece Expected to Tighten Covid-19 Measures for May Day Weekend

Quarantine measures, similar to those that were introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) during the Easter holiday, are expected to apply for the upcoming May Day three-day weekend (May 1-3) in Greece.

Greece went into lockdown and introduced its non-essential movement ban on March 23. The ban has been extended until April 27.

Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Wednesday said that the measures for non-essential movement will remain in place until April 27 but will not end completely the next day.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to make announcements next week regarding the government’s plan to ease some of the restrictions in the country.

Speaking on SKAI, Minister of State Giorgos Gerapetritis said that the process of reopening the economy will take two months (ie the whole of May and June).

According to the minister, in the first phase, courts and registry offices will reopen from April 27.

“From May 4, we will have the gradual openings of small shops and other services,” Gerapetritis said, adding that the tourism season will start in June.

“Tourist destinations have remained largely unscathed and will be extremely popular in the summer,” the minister said.
https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/22/greece-expected-tighten-covid-19-measures-may-day-weekend
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 23 April, 2020 @ 15:09:27
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Greece extends lockdown until May 4

Greece will extend measures taken to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the country by one week to May 4 from April 27, government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced Thursday.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/251945/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-extends-lockdown-until-may-4
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 28 April, 2020 @ 21:15:35
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Covid-19 outbreak: Greek govt proceeds with first substantial relaxation of restrictions on non-essential movement, public assembly

The Greek government on Tuesday afternoon announced a relaxation of imposed restrictions in the country aimed to prevent exposure to the Covid-19 virus, with prohibitions on the non-essential movement lifted as of Monday - albeit only with the prefecture where one resides.

Traveling outside one's prefecture, such as the greater Athens area, will be lifted in two weeks, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said, during a nationally televised address.

Additionally, outdoor exercise and swimming in seas will be allowed, although organized beaches will remain closed.

Not all retailers will open on Monday, but only stores selling electronic goods, sportswear, along with hair salons and barber shops.

All retailers will be allowed to open as of May 11, with large shopping malls to reopen on June. 1.   

In all cases, social distancing and a ceiling on the number of customers per footage also envisioned.

Lessons for high school seniors will commence on May 11, followed a week later for the other two high school levels.
https://www.naftemporiki.gr/story/1594006/covid-19-outbreak-greek-govt-proceeds-with-first-substantial-relaxation-of-restrictions-on-non-essential-movement-public-assembly


Main parts of Mitsotakis' speech are quoted on protothema.gr (http://en.protothema.gr/greek-pm-mitsotakis-sms-will-be-abolished-from-monday-may-4-key-points-of-the-announcement-video/)
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 04 May, 2020 @ 22:22:33
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Greeks rush to hairdressers, florists, beaches, as virus lockdown eases

Greeks were finally allowed to get their hair cut, buy books and flowers and even venture back onto the beaches on Monday as part of a gradual easing of lockdown restrictions imposed six weeks ago to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.

Police conducted inspections on buses, in metro stations and shops to make sure people were wearing the mandatory protective masks and respecting social distancing rules. Municipal workers sprayed bus stops and other public venues.

Greeks no longer need a form stating a valid reason – such as shopping for food or medicine, or taking physical exercise – for permission to leave their homes.

Schools, restaurants and bars are expected to reopen later this month. Hotels will start to open from June 1.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/252298/article/ekathimerini/news/greeks-rush-to-hairdressers-florists-beaches-as-virus-lockdown-eases
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 05 May, 2020 @ 19:09:02
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PM says restaurants, cafes could open on June 1 if infections remain low

If the rate of coronavirus infections continues to remain low, restaurants and cafes could open on June 1, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, during a cabinet video conference on the steps to lift the measures taken to contain the virus.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/252342/article/ekathimerini/news/pm-says-restaurants-cafes-could-open-on-june-1-if-infections-remain-low
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Jolly Roger on Tuesday, 05 May, 2020 @ 19:13:24
Some news I have been waiting for, that clarifies use of private boats.

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Amateur fishing, sea swimming officially allowed again in Greece


Head of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias announced on Monday evening that amateur fishing in small boats is allowed again and boats with a length of up to 7 meters can take passengers for a swim under certain conditions. However, the boats are not allowed to dock anywhere else except the port where they are registered.

The exception for amateur fishing and swimming are allowed as of May 5, 2020, Hardalias said.

According to a decision issued by the Shipping Ministry also on Monday, “activities such as swimming in the sea,, use of private (non-motorized) marine recreation facilities, fishing from land, are allowed, while the use of motorized marine recreational boats, or those requiring the use of a motorized boat continue to be banned.”

The Shipping Ministry extended the ban on departure and arrival of private pleasure boats and professional tourist ships in Greek territory from 5. May 2020 until 18. May 2010.

The decision refers also to banning of non-residents to travel to the islands.

So far, there seems to be no decision allowing water sports again.


Source: Keep Talking Greece
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 17 May, 2020 @ 03:07:57
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Restaurants and cafes set to reopen on May 25

As part of the government’s effort to expedite the return to normalcy for businesses in Greece, the competent state health authorities have approved the opening of restaurants, bars and cafes on May 25.

Meanwhile on Monday – and two weeks earlier than originally estimated – shopping malls, department stores and discount outlets will reopen.

Based on the guidelines announced by the Development Ministry, the use of a protective mask for staff and consumers in public spaces is strongly recommended.

The use of masks by staff and customers inside stores is mandatory.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/252746/article/ekathimerini/news/restaurants-and-cafes-set-to-reopen-on-may-25
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 18 July, 2020 @ 14:15:51
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Face mask made obligatory in supermarkets as of Saturday

Supermarket employees and customers will have to wear face masks as of Saturday (July 18), according to a joint ministerial decision issued on Friday.

The news was announced by the Secretary General of Commerce and Consumer, Panagiotis Stampoulidis.

Those not wearing masks face a fine of 150 euros.

Wearing a mask at supermarkets by customers had been recommended, but not enforced, until now.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/254856/article/ekathimerini/news/face-mask-made-obligatory-in-supermarkets-as-of-saturday

...as of Saturday (July 18)... that's today
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 27 July, 2020 @ 16:08:47
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Greece May Make Mask-wearing Mandatory in More Indoor Public Places

The Greek government may make mask-wearing mandatory in more indoor public places, in the coming days, if deemed necessary by medical experts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).

Greece on late Sunday extended the rule – until August 4 – on wearing face masks in all Greek supermarkets by staff and customers.

To see where it it compulsory in Greece for all to wear face masks press here (https://news.gtp.gr/2020/07/20/covid-19-where-face-masks-must-be-worn-greece/).
https://news.gtp.gr/2020/07/27/greece-may-make-mask-wearing-mandatory-more-indoor-public-places/
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 01 August, 2020 @ 10:46:29
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Face masks mandatory in enclosed spaces

With cases of the coronavirus steadily rising, face masks will as of Saturday be compulsory in all public indoor spaces as part of a fresh batch of measures announced by Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias Friday.

The mask requirement applies to churches too, he said, while he also strongly recommended face coverings in crowded outdoor areas.

The deputy minister further announced the suspension of visiting hours at hospitals and care homes until August 15.

As of Monday, a maximum of 100 guests will be allowed to attend weddings and christenings, while a ban on religious festivals has been extended to August 31, he said.

What’s more, between August 3 and 9, entertainment venues will only be allowed to have customers that are seated. This applies to clubs, live music venues, bars, restaurants, cafes etc.

Measures for maintaining safe distances on beaches are extended until August 31, as are those on private leisure boats and commercial tourist ships.

The total number of cases climbed to 4,477 Friday. Three more deaths were also reported, pushing the total tally to 206.​
https://www.ekathimerini.com/255339/article/ekathimerini/news/face-masks-mandatory-in-enclosed-spaces
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Monday, 03 August, 2020 @ 18:06:15
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Greece makes masks compulsory on ferry decks after rise in COVID-19 cases

Greece will make mask-wearing compulsory on the decks of ferries sailing to its islands, extending the requirement beyond indoor public spaces, after a sudden rise in coronavirus infections that could put its crucial tourism season at risk.

The new measure will go into effect from Tuesday until Aug. 18, as the summer holiday season hits its peak.
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-greece-masks/greece-makes-masks-compulsory-on-ferry-decks-after-rise-in-covid-19-cases-idUKKBN24Z1P4
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 August, 2020 @ 02:21:25
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Greece 'formally' in second wave of outbreak

Greece is “formally” in the midst of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the country’s top infectious disease experts has told the Guardian, writes Helena Smith, the Guardian’s Athens correspondent.

After recording its highest number of positive diagnoses ever – a record 203 cases on Sunday – the nation has reached a critical juncture in its ability to contain further spread of the virus.

“We can say that Greece has formally entered a second wave of the epidemic. This is the point that we could win or lose the battle,” said Gkikas Magiorkinis, assistant professor of hygiene and epidemiology at Athens university.

Until this month, Greek health officials appeared to have the epidemic under control but Magiorkinis said the abrupt rise, compounded by a sudden jump in the number requiring intubation, up from nine on 1 August to 22 last night, left no doubt that the highly contagious disease was working its way through society.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/aug/10/coronavirus-live-news-us-infections-pass-500000-as-greece-sees-highest-ever-daily-cases (https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/aug/10/coronavirus-live-news-us-infections-pass-500000-as-greece-sees-highest-ever-daily-cases?page=with:block-5f3140e58f08fd092ae77150#block-5f3140e58f08fd092ae77150)
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 22 October, 2020 @ 20:19:18
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Greek PM unveils new measures amid record spike in Covid-19 inefctions

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday announced fresh measures aimed at containing a record spike in coronavirus infections.

The use of masks outdoors will become mandatory, Mitsotakis said in a televised address.

Meanwhile, authorities will impose a curfew from 12.30 a.m. until 5 a.m. in regions that belong to risk levels three and four in the four-tier system.

The new measures will come into effect on Saturday at 6 a.m.

Health authorities announced 882 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, as well as 15 new deaths.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/258380/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-pm-unveils-new-measures-amid-record-spike-in-covid-19-inefctions
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: Maik on Friday, 04 December, 2020 @ 11:23:29
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Greece Pushes Second Covid-19 Lockdown to December 14

Greece announced on Thursday that it would be extending the country’s second Covid-19 lockdown by a week to 6am on December 14 allowing in meantime the opening of retail stores selling holiday goods.

This is the second extension of the containment rules beyond initially announced dates after failure of current measures to bring down the number of daily recorded Covid-19 cases and deaths resulting in increasing pressure on the health care system.
https://news.gtp.gr/2020/12/03/greece-pushes-second-covid-19-lockdown-december-14
Title: Re: Lockdown starts 06:00 Monday
Post by: BeeTee on Saturday, 09 January, 2021 @ 19:25:28
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Greece extends lockdown for one more week until Jan 18

Head of Civil Protection and deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced on Friday the extension of the existing lockdown for one more week. The lockdown restrictions that were supposed to end on January 11 will be in force until 6:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021, he said.

https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2021/01/08/greece-lockdown-extension-jan-18-2021/