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Vaccination appointments for 30-39 age group available from Tuesday 27 April
The vaccination programme will be extended to younger age groups from Easter Week.
No Easter travel. When businesses will reopen
ATHENS. The Greek PM΄s announcement regarding the pandemic and the gradual reopening of businesses.
Which job categories are next to require self tests
ATHENS. Employment Minister Kostis Hadjidakis announced that mandatory self tests will be extended to workers coming in contact with a large number of customers.
Purple lighting tested in Liston
CORFU. The traditional Easter mourning purple lighting could be seen in Liston on Tuesday night.
Pilot scheme to open Corfu Airport to EU visitors from 23 April
CORFU. Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas met with Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis on Friday.
Tourism Minister says Greek borders will open for Serbia from mid-April
ATHENS. "Serbian travellers can have complete trust in Greece," said the Minister on his 2-day visit to Serbia.
Mandatory rapid tests for health workers who haven΄t been vaccinated says Health Minister
ATHENS. Data shows that a significant number of those working at large hospitals refuse to be vaccinated.
School year to be extended
ATHENS. Education Minister Niki Kerameos announced that there will be lessons in June.
Spyros Neratzis says that waste will shipped off the island in July
CORFU. "Just do what you did in the first quarter of 2021 - ship nothing off the island! After all, Temploni is closer and cheaper!"
Strict policing over the next two weeks
CORFU. On his visit to Corfu the Civil Protection Minister was not pleased with the Covid data from the 6th Health Region.
Civil Protection Minister: Corfu and Zakynthos to get more police
CORFU. 50 additional permanent police officers will be employed in Corfu immediately to help implement the safety measures. The Minister said that Zakynthos will also get more police.
Meropi Ydraiou asks Civil Protection Minister for regular testing in schools
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor made several proposals that could help fight the pandemic.
Civil Protection Minister in Corfu: "We΄re at a very critical juncture."
CORFU. "With care and patience in a few months we will be flooded with visitors again and we΄ll be smiling once again," said Michalis Chrisohoidis.
Civil Protection Minister meets with Ionian Islands Regional Administration
CORFU. The Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisohoidis is in Corfu today.
Civil Protection Minister to visit Corfu on Friday
CORFU. The Greek Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisohoidis will meet with local authorities to discuss pandemic measures.
Approval given for waste transportation in 2021
CORFU. Meropi Ydraiou - no extra costs for local residents.
Tourism Minister discusses restart of cruises with company representatives
ATHENS. During the online talks the possibility of extending the season until the end of the year was discussed.
Visiting Deputy Health Minister discusses mental health services and facilities
CORFU. The Deputy Health Minister told reporters this afternoon what had been discussed with the Hospital Director and other officials.
