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Coastguard fines amateur fishers who caught 19.5kg of fish
Their catch was confiscated and given to a charitable organisation.

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.

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.

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.

Fire in Gardiki
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out to a fire just after 2 o΄clock this afternoon.

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.

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.

Nikos Hardalias: Lockdown fines to double over the three days of Easter
ATHENS. The Civil Protection Deputy Minister announced that there will be stricter measures from 21:00 on Easter Saturday until midnight on Easter Monday.

Nikos Hardalias on Corfu: The law is the same for everyone
CORFU. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said there would be no lockdown exceptions for Corfu.

Civil Protection Deputy Minister: "Some people shouldn΄t consider themselves to be ΄better believers΄ than others"
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias sent a strong message to everyone following the two cases with churches in Koukaki and Corfu.

Tsiodras and Hardalias visit Larissa amidst protests from residents
ATHENS. They presented a picture which, although not ideal, was different from that captured by TV cameras during their visit to the Roma settlement in Nea Smirni, Larissa.

Lockdown extended to 27 April
ATHENS. "If we relax, the virus will destroy us," the Deputy Minister said referring to those who come up with tricks to violate the lockdown.

Nikos Hardalias: Scenes outside banks completely unacceptable
ATHENS. Civil Protection & Crisis Management Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias today announced further lockdown measures for five Municipalities.

Slow growth in the spread of coronavirus in Greece continues
ATHENS. As expected, Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced that the temporary closure of businesses and churches has been extended to 11 April and stressed the need for maximum precautions and adherence to the measures.

Ionian Islands phone numbers for the issue of passports and ID Cards
CORFU. Announcement from the Ionian Islands Regional Police.

Bushes on Agia Ekaterini traffic island cut to allow visibility
CORFU. A crew from the Ionian Islands Regional Administration cut down bushes on the traffic island at Agia Ekaterini today.