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Clarifications on the decisions of the Council of Ministers applicable as of April 11th

The Ministry of Health issued additional clarifications here in English for measures active as of today April 11th as follows: a) as of 11 April 2022, the abolition of the mandatory use of a protective mask outdoors. It is reminded that for all inside/closed spaces, citizens are required to use a protective mask and keep […]

Statement by the Minister of Health regarding the decisions of the Council of Ministers on COVID-19

As part of the Minister of Health’s speech here in English, on the relaxation of measures to combat COVID19, the following are of key note: The Council of Ministers, constantly monitoring data and with a unanimous proposal by the Scientific Committee, has decided that: a)    as of 11 April 2022, the abolition of the mandatory […]

The Council of Ministers approved the new Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of Airports, effective as of April 18th, 2022

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces here in Greek that , during its meeting today, the Council of Ministers approved a new Action Plan for the smooth conduct of flights and the operation of Airports. The new Action Plan enters into force on April 18, 2022. We are waiting for the official English […]

Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 04/04/2022, applicable from April 7, 2022.

Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, as of 21st February 2022 the new Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of airports entered into force. The Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19. The categorisation […]

State aid: EU Commission adopts Temporary Crisis Framework to support the economy in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The European Commission has adopted a Temporary Crisis Framework here to enable Member States to use the flexibility foreseen under State aid rules to support the economy in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “In this critical moment the European Union continues to stand with […]

Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 28/03/2022

Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, as of 21st February 2022 the new Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of airports entered into force. The Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19 here.. The categorisation of […]

Announcement of Ministry of Finance regarding the implementation of sanctions against Russia, March 22nd, 2022

The Ministry of Finance has issued  today the following announcement here in English in relation to sanctions against Russia as follows: In relation to the above, the announcement of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 14.03.2022 and in anticipation of formal guidance by the European Commission on specific issues regarding the effective implementation of the […]

Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 21/03/2022, effective from March 24

Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, as of 21st February 2022 the new Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of airports entered into force. The Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19 here […]

Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, effective from March 17th

Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, as of 21st February 2022 the new Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of airports entered into force. The Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19 here. The […]