The real hype was caused by the information that unvaccinated citizens will receive daily SMS messages on their mobile phones, which will motivate them to get vaccinated. This statement caused numerous questions and indignation among the inhabitants of Greece. According to Deputy Minister of Digital Government George Georgantas, SMS will only apply to those who […]
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When will the restrictions finally be lifted?
Citizens of the country can now feel relief as the pace of vaccinations and summer weather can lift some of the restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. After the opening of the catering sector, which took place on Monday 3 May, it was the turn of the schools. And tourism starts on Saturday […]
SMS for transfers will be canceled on May 15
SMS messages that citizens are required to send when leaving home will be canceled no earlier than May 15. This was announced by Nikos Hardallas at today’s briefing. Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardallas announced today minor adjustments to existing isolation measures. According to him, messages on inter-municipal movements will be […]
Minister: “Compulsory SMS will be canceled soon”
Digital Government Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis stressed that the more activities (areas of activity) open, the closer we are to completing the process of sending messages to leave the house. When asked how many messages were sent to number 13032 and about the end of the mandatory SMS sending period, Mr. Pierrakakis stressed that “as in […]
SMS 6 to 13033: free travel to other municipalities
Today, on Saturday 17/04, the free movement of citizens from municipality to municipality by SMS 6 to 13033 became allowed. We remind you that only on weekends it is allowed to go for a walk (out of town) by vehicle. One car can accommodate up to 3 people or a family. Citizens have the opportunity […]
Supermarkets are again allowed to sell manufactured goods
From Monday April 5, when retail reopens, prohibitive tapes will disappear from supermarket shelves, allowing consumers to buy previously unavailable items. Trade Secretary General Panagiotis Stampoulidis, speaking of goods such as electrical appliances and clothing, which were prohibited from selling while the retail trade was closed, stressed that trade in them is resuming. Panayiotis Stampoulidis […]
Georgiadis: stores will close again if measures are not followed
Development and Investment Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced the upcoming retail opening from April 5, stressing that if the protection measures against coronavirus are not followed, the government’s decision will be canceled. “I am absolutely sure that the world of business and commerce will thoroughly follow the measures, since it is in their interests,” the minister […]
Shopping trip limit: 2 km to supermarkets, 3 hours to manufactured goods stores
Secretary General for Trade and Consumer Protection Panagiotis Stampoulidis announced today that the retail trade will open from Monday 5 April. With regard to the shopping process, it is noted that citizens must first make an appointment to make a visit to the store and receive a confirmation message from the outlet. In this case, […]
Government on easing quarantine measures
Slowly, as a first step, Greece is starting to gradually lift quarantine. At the same time, travel between municipalities will be allowed from this weekend. As explained by competent sources iefimerida, inter-municipal movement is allowed from next Monday. Also, 3 hours are allotted for purchases, after sending an SMS message. In addition, from next Saturday, […]