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24 billion for restart of economy and tourism
ATHENS. PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the ΄SYN-ERGASIA΄ Programme (cooperation / work together) - a bridge supported by three pillars which will take Greece from recession to recovery - PM announced extension of insurance contribution coverage and unemployment benefit, reduction in tax prepayment, reduction in VAT for public transport, coffee products and non-alcoholic drinks.
"Now we have to face the challenge of the ΄next day΄"
CORFU. Message from the President of Corfu Gastronomy Association regarding the sector΄s restart following the 3-month ΄nightmare΄, as he called it, of lockdown due to coronavirus.
Reopening of catering establishments and cafes - the rules and regulations
ATHENS. The Minister of the Interior Takis Theodorikakos to present the new legislation for tables and chairs in public areas to Parliament.
Green light from health experts for catering establishments to reopen on 25 May
ATHENS. The health committee has approved the reopening of restaurants and cafes on 25 May.
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.
΄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.
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.
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.
Travel to islands to be allowed again from 25 May (probably)
ATHENS. According to Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias, the only exception will be Crete, which will be ΄opened up΄ again on 18 May.
Slovenia allowing international passenger air traffic
The flight situation varies from country to country - Spain is quarantining international arrivals for 2 weeks whilst Slovenia is now allowing international passenger air traffic.
Lockdown measures being relaxed in much of Western Europe - New Yorkers start to take to the roads again (video by D. Avlonitis)
Specialists say that if the summer weather continues like this a second wave as strong as the first may be avoided.
Increase in number of cases in Germany - South Korea concerned about second wave
Phasing out of lockdown measures amidst fears of a second wave, which it is hoped will be avoided due to summer conditions.
΄Restart΄ for Corfu businesses as shops reopen
CORFU. The Chamber of Commerce and Corfu Trade Association have produced a short video to welcome the reopening of businesses with the relaxation of the lockdown.
Demonstration in Ljubljana against face mask profiteering
France΄s daily death toll rebounded on Friday, three days before it starts lifting its lockdown. Friday΄s 243 fatalities was up significantly on Thursday΄s 178, for a total of 26,230
Remaining retail businesses open on Monday
The remaining retail businesses reopen on 11 May, following proper health guidelines, along with driving schools and betting shops.
Air tickets will be more expensive if seats have to remain empty
Businesses, organisations and trade unions are concerned about the costs lying ahead. Countries are gradually lifting the lockdown measures.
Voluntary recycling centres in Corfu up and running again
CORFU. Following the lifting of the lockdown Corfu volunteers have started sorting at source again at the recycling centres.
΄Cry for help΄ from Corfu catering businesses in Liston
CORFU. Corfu is taking part tonight in the symbolic protest from catering businesses across Europe and locals have filled the most popular spot on the island with empty chairs and tables.
