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10 plastic products banned in Greece from today
ATHENS. Ban on 10 plastic products in accordance with legislation passed in October 2020.
"We΄re going to stop this crime" - Erimitis protestors put up banners around town
CORFU. "We΄re here and we΄re going to stop this crime," say Corfu residents who want an island that is sustainable for all and mainly future generations.
Protest banners against the destruction of Erimitis
CORFU. Dozens of walkers held up protest banners in Erimitis on Sunday morning.
50 people sent back to Albania at Kakavia border station following rapid tests
EPIRUS. 50 Albanian nationals, mostly land workers, were turned back at the border following positive results from the tests they took even though they had negative Covid-19 test results with them.
Public gatherings banned ahead of Polytechnic anniversary
ATHENS. For the next four days the police have banned public gatherings of over four people.
Archbishop Anastasios of Albania flies to Athens in C130 after testing positive for Covid
ATHENS. Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, who has recently been confirmed to have mild symptoms of coronavirus, has been transferred to Evaggelismos Hospital in Athens.
Man withdrew over 10,000 Euros using stolen card
CORFU. Police were able to find and arrest the man who had stolen 10,600 Euros using a bank card which had been lost in Corfu on Tuesday 12 May.
΄Old΄ Philharmonic Society: "We΄ll stay at home but will still keep our tradition alive"
CORFU. The much-loved music associated with Good Friday and Easter Saturday will be heard tonight from the speakers outside the ΄Old΄ Philharmonic Society building and the traditional Thursday night rehearsal will be online.
Ban on flights to and from Greece extended to 15 May
ATHENS. The extension of the temporary ban on flights to and from Italy, Spain, Turkey, UK, Netherkands and Germany was announced today.
Smoke next to the Bank of Greece - Fire Service called out
CORFU. The Fire Service was alerted on Monday morning when smoke was spotted in the Old Town.
Which transactions are no longer available in person at banks
ATHENS. The Hellenic Bank Association has announced new measures to restrict movement by members of the public due to coronavirus.
All you need to know about the movement ban
18 Q & A regarding the movement ban throughout Greece - Who it applies to and the exceptions - How to send an SMS - What happens with businesses
Movement ban from 06:00 on Monday morning
ATHENS. The Prime Minister announced the measure and said once again that it is "time for individual responsibility".
The Government has a lockdown plan ready for use if needed
ATHENS. See how the ban on movement will be implemented and how the Health System will handle the need for beds and personnel.
Announcement in Government Gazette - Entry ban for travellers from Italy, Albania and North Macedonia
Only freight vehicles allowed.
Travel ban to and from Italy and Albania
ATHENS. Decision follows today΄s meeting chaired by the Prime Minister. Meeting with Holy Synod tomorrow regarding church services.
Albania closes border with Greece
TIRANA. The Albanian Prime Minister posted the decision on his personal Facebook page on Friday evening.
First Ionian Islands food bank in Corfu
CORFU. After four years the first food distribution bank in the Ionian Islands opened its doors to large numbers of people.
