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Greece - Population: 10,473,455
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
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Measure
Detail
Source
2020-09-15 International flights suspension Flights ban from certain countries... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-15 Testing policy mandatory negative Covid-19 test for travelers from specific countries.... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-14 Schools closure  Education Minister Niki Kerameos announced on Tuesday that schools and pre-schools will open on Sept... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-12 Testing policy Greece’ Education Ministry demands negative COVID-19 test refugee children in order to enroll them... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-11 Limit public gatherings Prohibition of any kind of gathering of citizens over 9 people for any reason, both in public and in... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-11 Closure of businesses and public services Suspension of any kind of event, such as parties, trade fairs, religious processions, open markets, ... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-11 Other public health measures enforced In dining areas allowed is a maximum number of 4 people at each table; in case they are first-degree... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-11 Requirement to wear protective gear in public The use of mask is mandatory both outdoors and indoors. 06:00 on Friday, 11. September 2020, until 0... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-09 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Students who do not wear a face mask will not be allowed to enter their classroom... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-07 Testing policy Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority issued a directive (notam) demanding a negative Covid-19 test fr... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-07 Visa restrictions Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority issued a directive (notam) restricting the number of arrivals fr... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-02 Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities Moria camp placed under quarantine after first case of coronavirus... Keeptalking Greece
2020-09-01 Economic measures Employees in the Greek private sector will have to work overtime without extra payment if they have ... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-29 Closure of businesses and public services Prohibition of operation of all catering sector facilities (restaurants, bars ect) from 12 midnight ... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-29 Limit public gatherings Prohibition of any kind of gathering of citizens over 9 people for any reason, both in public and in... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-29 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory use of mask both outdoors and indoors. It is noted that in consultation with the Ministry ... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-29 Closure of businesses and public services Suspension of operation of all catering sector facilities (restaurants, bars ect) from 12 midnight u... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-29 Limit public gatherings Maximum number of people at 50 for all private and public events and gatherings with the exeption of... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-24 Domestic travel restrictions The restrictive measures are valid for 10 days, from 06.00 a.m. on 15. August 2020 until 06:00 a.m. ... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-24 Other public health measures enforced distribute face masks free of charge to Greek and foreign visitors arriving on the island and streng... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-24 Surveillance and monitoring island of Lesvos under increased epidemiological surveillance and to impose restrictive measures on ... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-24 Closure of businesses and public services ban the operation of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues from midnight until 7 o’ clock th... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-24 Limit public gatherings a maximum of 50 people are allowed to attend all public and other events and gatherings, with the ex... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-24 Requirement to wear protective gear in public The use of masks is mandatory both outdoors and indoors.... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-23 Limit public gatherings Prohibition of any kind of gathering of citizens over 9 people for any reason, both in public and in... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-22 Closure of businesses and public services Suspension of any kind of event such as live parties, trade fairs, religious processions, open marke... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-21 Health screenings in airports and border crossings After the Athens International Airport also the airport in Thessaloniki offers travellers a Covid-19... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-21 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Students at all levels of education but also young children as those attending kindergarten will hav... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-18 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks mandatory at Greece’s public services... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-18 Isolation and quarantine policies Moreover, civil servants belonging to high-risk groups will have the option of working from home unt... Keeptalking Greece
2020-08-17 Testing policy Mandatory negative molecular PCR test is requested by flight travelers from Sweden, Belgium, The Net... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-17 Testing policy Mandatory negative molecular PCR test for all travelers entering Greece via the Promachonas border c... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-16 Testing policy The Regional Government in Attica has ordered random COVID-19 tests to passengers arriving from the ... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-14 Limit public gatherings Suspension of any kind of event such as live parties, trade fairs, religious processions, open marke... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-14 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory use of mask both outdoors and indoors.... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-14 Closure of businesses and public services Prohibition of operation of all catering sector facilities (restaurnats, bars ect) from 12 midnight ... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-14 Limit public gatherings limit to the number of people participating in social events... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-14 Requirement to wear protective gear in public use of mask in closed structures such as military camps... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-14 Testing policy molecular PCR test for specific categories of workers and recommendation of teleworking in public an... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-12 Visa restrictions Greece’s Civil Aviation Authorities issued a new notam on Wednesday, extending travel bans and res... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-12 Testing policy Greece’s Civil Aviation Authorities issued a new notam on Wednesday, several European and Balkan ... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-12 Testing policy The Greek government announced on Friday stricter emergency measures to contain the spread of the co... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-11 Closure of businesses and public services Based on the epidemiological load, all facilities of catering sector (restaurants, bars etc) will su... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-10 Limit public gatherings Suspension of all events, including performances, concerts, where participants are standing. The mea... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-07 Limit public gatherings Standing customers in bars are banned and so are religious processions.... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-05 Health screenings in airports and border crossings The Athens International Airport (AIA) has announced that it will offer coronavirus (Covid-19) testi... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-04 Other public health measures enforced Minister of Civil Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, has ordered investigation and referred to Just... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-03 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Greece makes use of mask mandatory also outdoors on ferries and ships... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-03 Other public health measures enforced Tourists and non-permanent residents in Greece will be charged with a fee, if they seek Primary Heal... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-01 Requirement to wear protective gear in public New Greek lifestyle begin today, August 1, with mandatory use of mask in all enclosed spaces and str... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-01 Other public health measures enforced August 1-15: Visits to vulnerable groups, hospitals and nursing homes are suspended. In hospitals, w... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-01 Limit public gatherings August 1-15: Limit of up to 100 people during weddings, christenings and funerals.... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-01 Domestic travel restrictions August 1-31: Traffic restrictions for residents Reception and Identification Centers and in the stru... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-01 International flights suspension Suspension of flights from/to Turkey, Albania and North Macedonia is extended until August 15.... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-08-01 Testing policy Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority extended obligation to citizens from specific countries to enter... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-30 Isolation and quarantine policies Lesvos authorities close down only Covid-19 isolation center run by MSF... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-29 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Greece has extended the mandatory use of mask to broader public and private facilities. The mask wil... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-28 Border closure  Greece will open again six ports for cruises on Saturday, August 1, Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-28 Testing policy Flight passengers from Bulgaria & Romania only with “negative test” in Greece... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-22 Border checks  The Greek government has introduced stricter border controls at its land borders for at least two we... GardaWorld
2020-07-22 Requirement to wear protective gear in public New health and hygiene measures have been implemented for air, road, train, and sea travel in Greece... GardaWorld
2020-07-18 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Greece makes use of masks in supermarkets mandatory again... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-16 International flights suspension Greece Civil Aviation extends ban for flights from Sweden, Turkey, non-EU... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-16 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Fines of €500 imposed to flight passengers without PLF form... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-15 International flights suspension Greece confirmed on Monday that it will resume direct flights to/from UK on July 15 and announced it... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-14 Economic measures The Council of State, Greece’s supreme administrative court, on Tuesday ruled in favor of the back... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-13 Limit public gatherings Greece has decided to temporary suspend local festivals and similar public gatherings following hea... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-11 Testing policy Greece has issued the joint ministerial decision on the mandatory negative Covid-19 test for tourist... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-07 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Greece eases further coronavirus restrictions and reverses the mandatory use of masks in shopping ma... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-07 Limit public gatherings no longer cap of six people per table in bars and restaurants. ... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-07 Closure of businesses and public services All public transport means as well as touristic buses are allowed to transport people with 65% of th... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-07-01 International flights suspension resume july 1 2020... Keep Talking Greece
2020-07-01 Awareness campaigns Greece’s Civil Protection has launched a coronavirus information campaign for tourists arriving in... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-06-29 Closure of businesses and public services Gyms remain closed. Until 29/06/2020... International SOS
2020-06-28 Health screenings in airports and border crossings “Barcode” decides which tourists will be tested at Greece’s airports. Greece changes the schem... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-06-22 Schools closure  Schools closed in Paramythia, West Greece, due to increased coronavirus infections... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-06-18 Partial lockdown Greece’s Civil Protection placed the village of Echinos in the Prefecture of Xanthi, northeastern ... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-06-18 Domestic travel restrictions Echinos: Residents are allowed to exit their homes only to go to pharmacy and food stores and cannot... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-06-15 Visa restrictions The Greek authorities banned entry of non-EU citizens until 11:00 p.m. on June 15... US Embassy
2020-06-15 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Greece’s sample testing to flight passengers from “green”, “yellow”, “red countries”... Keep Talking Greece
2020-06-15 Domestic travel restrictions joint ministerial decision banning cars traffic in a large part of downtown Athens, including main a... Keep Talking Greece
2020-06-15 Testing policy June 15, the practice of mandatory testing and quarantine will continue to be performed for passeng... Keep Talking Greece
2020-06-15 Border closure  Land borders with Albania, North Macedonia and Bulgaria open June 15. The land border with Turkey re... US Embassy
2020-06-15 Closure of businesses and public services Outcry forces Gov’t to open again Greece’s only Children Cardiac Surgery Clinic... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-06-15 International flights suspension Greece’s international airports in Athens and Thessaloniki are lifting some restrictions for inco... KeepTalkingGreece
2020-06-09 Testing policy Greece will increase Covid-19 testing and introduce restrictions at local level where clusters of co... Keep Talking Greece
2020-06-01 Public services closure  On June 1, malls, cafes restaurants and year round hotels will open. All measures are evaluated cont... US Embassy
2020-06-01 Closure of businesses and public services On June 1, malls, cafes restaurants and year round hotels will open. All measures are evaluated cont... US Embassy
2020-06-01 Isolation and quarantine policies Greece ‘s Civil Aviation Authority has extended on Monday, June 1, the obligatory quarantine for t... Keep Talking Greece
2020-06-01 International flights suspension Greece ‘s Civil Aviation Authority has extended on Monday, June 1, the ban on flights from seven c... Keep Talking Greece
2020-06-01 Schools closure  Primary school children also returned to class.... Keep Talking Greece
2020-05-21 Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities extended: All visitors are barred from migrant and refugee camps across the country, particularly in... International SOS
2020-05-18 Domestic travel restrictions until May 18, restrictions that ban movements outside of your local area remain in effect. Strict gu... US Embassy
2020-05-18 Visa restrictions Non-EU citizens may not enter Greece until May 18. Exceptions include spouses or minor children of ... US Embassy
2020-05-18 Schools closure  Students older than 13 years older return to schools... Keep Talking Greece
2020-05-15 Border closure  Borders and ferry services with Albania, Italy and North Macedonia are closed until 15 June with the... International SOS
2020-05-15 Isolation and quarantine policies the mandatory 14-day quarantine rule for all passengers arriving from abroad until midnight May 31, ... Keep Talking Greece
2020-05-15 International flights suspension The suspension of all passenger flights to and from Greece to Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and t... Keep Talking Greece
2020-05-11 Public services closure  On May 11, retail stores and schools/universities will open. All measures are evaluated continuously... US Embassy
2020-05-11 Closure of businesses and public services On May 11, retail stores and schools/universities will open. All measures are evaluated continuously... US Embassy
2020-05-10 Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities Restrictions on migrant and refugee camps extended until 21 May. Aegean islands/Lesbos island: Addit... International SOS
2020-05-06 Isolation and quarantine policies The first boat carrying migrants and refugees since April 1st, arrived on the island of Lesvos on We... Greek Times
2020-05-04 Domestic travel restrictions As of May 4, movement certificates are no longer be required; however, restrictions that ban movemen... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Public services closure  As of May 4, individual outdoor exercise is permitted (organized beaches remain closed). Some store... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Closure of businesses and public services As of May 4, individual outdoor exercise is permitted (organized beaches remain closed). Some store... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Partial lockdown The country’s lockdown ended on 4 May. It is now possible for people to leave their homes without ... International SOS
2020-05-04 Requirement to wear protective gear in public The wearing of masks is now mandatory in public transit, taxis, elevators and healthcare facilities.... International SOS
2020-05-04 International flights suspension Travel to Greece for work purposes will be permitted from 18 May.... US Embassy
2020-04-28 Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities night curfew operating between 20.00 and 08.00 after 150 refugees and migrants tested positive for C... International SOS
2020-04-27 Curfews Extended until 3/5/2020. Violators will be fined 150 Euros per violation. Must carry passport or ot... International SOS
2020-04-27 Domestic travel restrictions Included in curfew extension: people must carry passport or other identification at all times and ha... US Embassy
2020-04-27 Partial lockdown A nationwide lockdown is in place until 4 May. People are only allowed to go out for essential work,... International SOS
2020-04-27 Schools closure  Schools, universities and other educational facilities are closed nationwide until at least 18 May, ... International SOS
2020-04-15 Visa restrictions Travellers arriving from non-EU countries will not be allowed to enter Greece until at least 15 May.... International SOS
2020-04-15 International flights suspension extended: Air travel from Greece to Italy, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and G... US Embassy
2020-04-12 Curfews extended until april 27, 2020. Violators will be fined 150 Euros per violation. ... US Embassy
2020-04-12 Domestic travel restrictions included in curfew extension: must carry passport or other identification at all times and have a ce... US Embassy
2020-04-04 Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities completely lock down of second migrant camp for sanitatry conditions (holding the "illegal migrants"... International SOS
2020-04-02 Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities Ritsona camp: A migrant camp north of the Greek capital Athens has been placed under quarantine afte... InfoMigrants
2020-04-02 Economic measures EU to help Greece improve hygiene condiitons in refugee camps ... DW
2020-03-30 Economic measures Greece announced new tax breaks and economic assistance to thousands of businesses and workers. addi... Greek City Times
2020-03-30 Surveillance and monitoring drones deployed by police on Easter to ensure lockdown ... Greek City Times
2020-03-26 Schools closure  extended until april 27... US Embassy
2020-03-25 Closure of businesses and public services extended until april 27... US Embassy
2020-03-25 Public services closure  extended until april 27... US Embassy
2020-03-23 Partial lockdown Nation wide until further notice. People are only allowed to go out for essential work, health reaso... International SOS
2020-03-23 International flights suspension Aegean Airlines announced on 23 March that they will suspend all international flights between 26 Ma... International SOS
2020-03-23 Curfews A curfew is in effect March 23 – April 6 throughout Greece. Violators will be fined 150 Euros per... International SOS
2020-03-21 Border closure  Sea: only local residents will be allowed to board ferries to the islands and ships carrying essenti... International SOS
2020-03-18 Closure of businesses and public services Notionawide: All gatherings of 10+ ppl, all non-essential facilities (until at least 25. march) hote... International SOS
2020-03-18 Public services closure  Notionawide: All gatherings of 10+ ppl, all non-essential facilities (until at least 25. march) hote... International SOS
2020-03-18 Visa restrictions All non-eu nationals *except spouses/children of EU/Schengen nationals, long-term residents, members... US Embassy of Greece
2020-03-18 Emergency administrative structures activated or established suspension of asylum services and public administrative services until 10 Apr... Global States of Emergency
2020-03-17 Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities Aegean islands: lockdown for at least 14 days. No volunteers allowed in camps, and school classes fo... International SOS
2020-03-16 Isolation and quarantine policies mandatory 14 day self-quarantine on all international arrivals.... US Embassy of Greece
2020-03-16 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies mandatory 14 day self-quarantine on all international arrivals.... US Embassy of Greece
2020-03-15 Border closure  Albania and Northern Macedonia... French Embassy
2020-03-13 Limit public gatherings ...
2020-03-13 Economic measures ... Newsbomb
2020-03-13 Strengthening the public health system hiring more doctors and nurses... Ministry of health
2020-03-11 Schools closure  ... Ministry of Education
2020-03-09 Awareness campaigns ... Ministry of Health
2020-03-09 International flights suspension Italy Spain... French Embassy
1970-01-01 Isolation and quarantine policies ... ministry of health
1970-01-01 Health screenings in airports and border crossings ... Skai
1970-01-01 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies ... ministry of health
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