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Corfu teachers protest in Georgaki Square with desks and computers
CORFU. Teachers΄ unions and the Corfu Union of Parents & Guardians Associations protested against the Ministry of Education΄s multi-bill and the amendment to have cameras in classrooms.

"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.

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.

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.

Shops to reopen on Monday
ATHENS. In today΄s update Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said that the good results reflect our behaviour two weeks ago. If we don΄t act properly now, the results will be seen in 10 - 14 days.

Minister of Tourism: Every hotel must have a contracted doctor
ATHENS. Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis presented the main points of the plan to safely manage the pandemic ahead of the tourist season during an online event with ONNED (Young Nea Dimokratia).

Coronavirus updates from Tsiodras and Hardalias no longer to be daily
ATHENS. The daily evening updates from Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras for the Ministry of Health and Nikos Hardalias for the Ministry of Civil Protection will become less frequent in coming days.

΄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.

΄Empty Chairs΄ protest in Corfu this evening
CORFU. Corfu catering businesses will be taking part in the nationwide silent protest - ΄Empty Chairs΄.

΄Empty Chairs΄ in Gilford St. as symbolic protest from catering businesses
CORFU. A symbolic gesture from businesses in Gilford St. to express the worries and concerns of catering businesses regarding ΄the next day΄.

΄Empty Chairs΄ protest in Corfu
CORFU. Catering professionals to protest on Wednesday at 20:00.

When are masks compulsory and when are they optional?
ATHENS. At today΄s update Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias clarified once again when the use of masks will be compulsory.

Where the use of masks will be compulsory
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias - The spread of the virus may have been reduced but the virus is still here and there is no vaccine or effective treatment yet.

Tourism workers protest outside OAED
CORFU. Hotel and catering employees protested outside OAED (Employment Office) this morning wearing masks and adhering to social distancing.

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.

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.

Nikos Hardalias: Disciplinary and criminal investigations into coronavirus cases at health care facilities
ATHENS. In his daily update yesterday Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced that there will be disciplinary and criminal investigations.

Yesterday΄s violations by drivers travelling outside their region
ATHENS. Offenders are fined 300 Euros and have number plates removed.