lockdown
Nationwide lockdown until 30 November - €800 furlough payments
ATHENS. Kindergartens, primary schools and special schools open - €800 furlough payments for November instead of €534 for those whose employment is suspended - 2-month extension for unemployment benefits - €400 payment to long-term unemployed.
Minister of Health announces there will be national lockdown
ATHENS. The Minister said that the Greek PM and Government have accepted the recommendation from infectious diseases specialists.
Local lockdowns in Ioannina and Serres
ATHENS. Ioannina and Serres have been moved to Level 4 - the Red Zone.
Deputy Mayor for Tourism: Talk of a Corfu lockdown is fake news
CORFU. "There appears to be a clear intent to undermine tourism on the island."
International flights to and from Greece have recommenced
ATHENS. Along with Athens this year΄s tourist season is beginning with 2 international flights on Monday and four on Tuesday at Thessaloniki ΄Macedonia΄ Airport.
Corfu Mountain Trail uses lockdown period to upgrade Corfu mountain paths
CORFU. The Mountain Trail may have had to be put off until May 2021 but organisation members took the opportunity to improve the mountain paths.
Municipal Art Gallery to reopen
CORFU. Following the opening of archaeological sites on 18 May, other cultural venues will open to the public again on Monday 15 June.
Jet2 to recommence international flights 2 weeks later than planned
LONDON. Jet2 plans to begin international flights 2 weeks later than originally planned, according to a report in the Mirror on Monday 8 June.
Germany plans to allow travel within Europe from 15 June
BERLIN. Germany plans to lift travel ban from 15 June.
Official list of countries from which visitors will be able to arrive and holiday in Greece
ATHENS. The Ministry of Tourism has announced the official list of countries from which visitors will be able to arrive and holiday in Greece, with flights to Athens and Thessaloniki, as of June 15.
Increase in ferry services from Monday
CORFU. From Monday 1 June the number of ferry services between Corfu and Igoumenitsa will return to normal.
Greek PM: We will allow flights to the islands for German tourists from 1 July
ATHENS. In an interview with Bild Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that "German tourists are welcome to the Greek islands with direct flights as of July 1 and to Athens as of June 15."
Young Corfu athlete Spyridoula Karydi΄s training ΄restart΄
CORFU. Enimerosi was at the stadium yesterday evening (Monday 25 May) to see the young Corfu triple jumper Spyridoula Karydi in training.
Corfu cafes and restaurants ready for Monday΄s ΄restart΄
CORFU. Corfu catering businesses are working hard in preparation for Monday΄s reopening following the 2-month lockdown. See what some owners said to Enimerosi about the measures and their concerns...
Hotels to reopen - still questions about British visitors
CORFU. In the first half of June IKOS will announce which properties will open and when, reliable sources have told Enimerosi.
IKOS announces its reopening this year
ATHENS. In response to the Restart Greek Tourism plan announced by the Prime Minister and detailed by the Minister of Tourism, CEO Mr. Andreadis announced the reopening of Sani / IKOS.
Greece΄s Restart Tourism plan - see the timeframe!
ATHENS. International tourism begins on 15 June with flights to Athens Airport opening up - All airports open on 1 July - Yachting begins this coming Monday.
