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Suspension of flights to and from Greece extended for some countries
Suspension of flights has been extended for Italy, Spain, UK, Netherlands, Turkey, Albania and North Macedonia. All international flights must only land at Athens International Airport.
40 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 4 deaths
ATHENS. In today΄s update Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras said there were 40 new cases on coronavirus in Greece today.
Slovenia and Baltic States out of lockdown
The global coronavirus death toll has passed 300,000, with cases nearing 4.5 million. The U.S. accounts for more than a quarter of all fatalities!
Volunteer offers rubber dinghy for shuttle service to Vidos Island
CORFU. Spyros Karatarakis has given Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands the use of his rubber dinghy for the shuttle service with Vidos and Lazareto Islandsuntil mid-September.
"We΄re fighting for our life and our bread and butter" - Tourism sector employees demonstrate
CORFU. Employees in the tourism sector in Corfu, anxious about the future of their jobs, demonstrated today, Friday 15th, outside the Old Regional Building.
Alternative Cultural Workshop: 41st ΄Products without Middle Men΄ in Alykes
CORFU. Following the lockdown, the Alternative Cultural Workshop will be organising ΄Products without Middle Men΄ on Saturday 30 May with all the necessary safety measures.
΄Restart your engines!΄ - Aegean Airlines to increase frequency of domestic flights
ATHENS. By the end of May, the airline will also gradually resume its air connections from Athens to the key European destinations.
140 world leaders and former leaders demand that the vaccine be made available to all people free of charge
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 may "never go away," according to the World Health Organization, which said it could become endemic like HIV
10 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
ATHENS. It΄s not out of the question that coronavirus may become endemic and circulate like the common cold - Total number of deaths 156 - Total number of cases 2,770 - 24 patients intubated in ICUs
Clarification from Hospital Director regarding coronavirus lab
CORFU. The Corfu Hospital Director told Enimerosi that there were no objections to acquiring the lab. There were different views as to what was the best solution for Corfu.
Clean-up and beautification of area by Agios Markos Cultural Society
CORFU. Local residents worked together to clean up Agios Markos road and the church in the old community along with the old school.
Organised beaches to reopen on Saturday - with rules
ATHENS. Based on the weather forecasts, epidemiological data and the recommendations of the Infectious Diseases Committee, it has been decided to reopen the 515 organised beaches in Greece on Saturday 16 May.
Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris: Agios Giorgios Pagon no longer ΄cut off΄
CORFU. North Corfu Municipal finance committee approves tender for repairs to Agios Giorgios Pagon - Aspiotadis road.
BBC interview with Greek Minister of Tourism: We will safeguard the health of our citizens and visitors with diagnostic tests
Greek Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis was interviewed on BBC World News on Wednesday 13 May.
Coronavirus diagnostic lab at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It seems that pressure from tourist professionals and organisations and the acquisition of a PCR testing lab for coronavirus overcame resistance from the hospital administration.
16 new coronavirus cases in Greece today and 3 deaths
ATHENS. The Ministry of Health announced that there were 3 deaths from coronavirus today, taking the total to 155.
Catering establishments and cafes opening on 1 June
ATHENS. According to Development Deputy Minister Nikos Papahanasis, thought is being given to how long people can stay on organised beaches - Gymnasiums open on 29 June and on 25 May restrictions on private boats to be lifted.
Corfu public KTEO (MOT centre) closed on Thursday 14 May
CORFU. Announcement from Regional Transport & Communications Department.
