lockdown
Which businesses open on Monday and what rules will apply
ATHENS. Ministry of the Interior Deputy Minister Nikos Papathanasis explained which shops will be reopening on Monday 4 May and what protective measures need to be followed.
Big drop in number of lockdown violations in Ionian Islands - just 15 on Thursday!
ATHENS. Thursday saw the lowest number of lockdown violations in the Ionian Islands since the measures came into force.
International Dance Day in Corfu - special video performance due to coronavirus
CORFU. A special dance performance in the Upper Square ΄park΄ for International Dance Day. A delightful ΄lockdown΄ performance which wouldn΄t have been possible in other circumstances. Watch the video.
Lifting of lockdown measures - the full details
ATHENS. Deputy Prime Minister Akis Skertsos presented the detialed government plan.
Greek PM: Gradual return to normality but with great care..
ATHENS. From Monday churches open for individual prayer - 11 May 3rd year high school pupils return - Nurseries and primary schools may open on 1 June- Catering businesses and year-round hotels to open 1 June - "In the 1st phase the goal was to save lives - we succeeded," said the PM - The timetable for a return to normality.
Niikos Hardalias: "Some of the measures being lifted may need to be brought back at a later date"
ATHENS. The Civil Protection Deputy Minister announced that lockdown measures will be lifted in some Municipalities and seafronts on Tuesday 28 April.
21 lockdown fines in the Ionian Islands on Sunday
ATHENS. Police checks for violations of the lockdown measures are continuing and below is the data for Greece for Sunday 26th 06:00 - 15:00.
Nikos Hardalias: Don΄t make plans for May Day
ATHENS. In his daily update the Civil Protection Deputy Minister said that we are all taking part in this collective effort with patience, perseverance and fortitude but it isn΄t over yet.
Lockdown exit plan - the most likely dates
Gradual opening of businesses with continuous monitoring and review.
Lockdown in Greece extended for one week until May 4
ATHENS. Government spokesman announces lockdown will be extended for a week after 27 April - Government looking to end SMS and movement registration when some businesses reopen.
58 lockdown violations in Ionian Islands on Wednesday
CORFU. There were 1,166 lockdown violations throughout Greece on Wednesday 22 April.
Milan planning more space for pedestrians and cyclists. Is Corfu listening?
LONDON. Less stress, clean air, less noise and, of course, social distancing is the model for the post-lockdown period. The circumstances present Ms. Ydraiou΄s local authority with an excellent opportunity not to return to pre-coronavirus conditions.
78 lockdown violations in the Ionian Islands over the four days of Easter
CORFU. From Good Friday to Easter Monday 61 lockdown fines were issued in Corfu.
Man fishing in Gouvia falls into sea - rescued by Coastguard
CORFU. The 47-year-old said he was fishing from a platform, slipped and fell into the sea.
No lockdown fines in Corfu on Easter Day!
ATHENS. According to the Greek Police, there were police checks throughout the country on Easter Day for non-essential travel and travel outside the region of drivers΄ permanent residency.
Easter Saturday Resurrection in Corfu during lockdown - ΄Graikous΄ performed online!
CORFU. Corfu Easter 2020 - never before has the town been seen like this on Easter Saturday!
Pots thrown again this year in Corfu - exorcising coronavirus!
CORFU. A completely different First Resurrection this year in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic - but Corfu Town still full of colour!
Easter Saturday: ΄Amleto΄ and ΄Calde Lacrimae΄ online
CORFU. "We are staying at home but we are still close to you," say the Corfu Philharmonic Bands.
