1970-01-01 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
... |
ministry of health |
1970-01-01 |
Health screenings in airports and border crossings |
... |
Skai |
1970-01-01 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
... |
ministry of health |
2020-03-09 |
International flights suspension |
Italy Spain... |
French Embassy |
2020-03-09 |
Awareness campaigns |
... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-03-11 |
Schools closure |
... |
Ministry of Education |
2020-03-13 |
Strengthening the public health system |
hiring more doctors and nurses... |
Ministry of health |
2020-03-13 |
Economic measures |
... |
Newsbomb |
2020-03-13 |
Limit public gatherings |
... |
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2020-03-15 |
Border closure |
Albania and Northern Macedonia... |
French Embassy |
2020-03-16 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
mandatory 14 day self-quarantine on all international arrivals.... |
US Embassy of Greece |
2020-03-16 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
mandatory 14 day self-quarantine on all international arrivals.... |
US Embassy of Greece |
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 |
2020-03-18 |
Public services closure |
Notionawide: All gatherings of 10+ ppl, all non-essential facilities (until at least 25. march) hote... |
International SOS |
2020-03-18 |
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 |
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 |
2020-03-21 |
Border closure |
Sea: only local residents will be allowed to board ferries to the islands and ships carrying essenti... |
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 |
2020-03-23 |
International flights suspension |
Aegean Airlines announced on 23 March that they will suspend all international flights between 26 Ma... |
International SOS |
2020-03-23 |
Partial lockdown |
Nation wide until further notice. People are only allowed to go out for essential work, health reaso... |
International SOS |
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 |
2020-03-26 |
Schools closure |
extended until april 27... |
US Embassy |
2020-03-30 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
drones deployed by police on Easter to ensure lockdown ... |
Greek City Times |
2020-03-30 |
Economic measures |
Greece announced new tax breaks and economic assistance to thousands of businesses and workers. addi... |
Greek City Times |
2020-04-02 |
Economic measures |
EU to help Greece improve hygiene condiitons in refugee camps ... |
DW |
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 |
2020-04-04 |
Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities |
completely lock down of second migrant camp for sanitatry conditions (holding the "illegal migrants"... |
International SOS |
2020-04-12 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
included in curfew extension: must carry passport or other identification at all times and have a ce... |
US Embassy |
2020-04-12 |
Curfews |
extended until april 27, 2020. Violators will be fined 150 Euros per violation. ... |
US Embassy |
2020-04-15 |
International flights suspension |
extended: Air travel from Greece to Italy, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and G... |
US Embassy |
2020-04-15 |
Visa restrictions |
Travellers arriving from non-EU countries will not be allowed to enter Greece until at least 15 May.... |
International SOS |
2020-04-27 |
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 |
2020-04-28 |
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 |
2020-05-04 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2020-05-06 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
The first boat carrying migrants and refugees since April 1st, arrived on the island of Lesvos on We... |
Greek Times |
2020-05-10 |
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 |
2020-05-11 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
On May 11, retail stores and schools/universities will open. All measures are evaluated continuously... |
US Embassy |
2020-05-11 |
Public services closure |
On May 11, retail stores and schools/universities will open. All measures are evaluated continuously... |
US Embassy |
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 |
2020-05-15 |
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 |
Border closure |
Borders and ferry services with Albania, Italy and North Macedonia are closed until 15 June with the... |
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 |
2020-05-21 |
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 |
2020-06-01 |
Schools closure |
Primary school children also returned to class.... |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Public services closure |
On June 1, malls, cafes restaurants and year round hotels will open. All measures are evaluated cont... |
US Embassy |
2020-06-09 |
Testing policy |
Greece will increase Covid-19 testing and introduce restrictions at local level where clusters of co... |
Keep Talking Greece |
2020-06-15 |
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 |
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 |
International flights suspension |
Greece’s international airports in Athens and Thessaloniki are lifting some restrictions for inco... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
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 |
2020-06-18 |
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 |
2020-06-22 |
Schools closure |
Schools closed in Paramythia, West Greece, due to increased coronavirus infections... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
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 |
2020-06-29 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Gyms remain closed. Until 29/06/2020... |
International SOS |
2020-07-01 |
Awareness campaigns |
Greece’s Civil Protection has launched a coronavirus information campaign for tourists arriving in... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-07-01 |
International flights suspension |
resume july 1 2020... |
Keep Talking Greece |
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 |
2020-07-07 |
Limit public gatherings |
no longer cap of six people per table in bars and restaurants. ... |
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 |
2020-07-11 |
Testing policy |
Greece has issued the joint ministerial decision on the mandatory negative Covid-19 test for tourist... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-07-13 |
Limit public gatherings |
Greece has decided to temporary suspend local festivals and similar public gatherings following hea... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-07-14 |
Economic measures |
The Council of State, Greece’s supreme administrative court, on Tuesday ruled in favor of the back... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-07-15 |
International flights suspension |
Greece confirmed on Monday that it will resume direct flights to/from UK on July 15 and announced it... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-07-16 |
Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival |
Fines of €500 imposed to flight passengers without PLF form... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-07-16 |
International flights suspension |
Greece Civil Aviation extends ban for flights from Sweden, Turkey, non-EU... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-07-18 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Greece makes use of masks in supermarkets mandatory again... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
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 |
2020-07-22 |
Border checks |
The Greek government has introduced stricter border controls at its land borders for at least two we... |
GardaWorld |
2020-07-28 |
Testing policy |
Flight passengers from Bulgaria & Romania only with “negative test” in Greece... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-07-28 |
Border closure |
Greece will open again six ports for cruises on Saturday, August 1, Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-07-29 |
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 |
2020-07-30 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Lesvos authorities close down only Covid-19 isolation center run by MSF... |
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 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
August 1-31: Traffic restrictions for residents Reception and Identification Centers and in the stru... |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Testing policy |
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority extended obligation to citizens from specific countries to enter... |
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 |
2020-08-03 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Greece makes use of mask mandatory also outdoors on ferries and ships... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-04 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Minister of Civil Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, has ordered investigation and referred to Just... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-05 |
Health screenings in airports and border crossings |
The Athens International Airport (AIA) has announced that it will offer coronavirus (Covid-19) testi... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-07 |
Limit public gatherings |
Standing customers in bars are banned and so are religious processions.... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-10 |
Limit public gatherings |
Suspension of all events, including performances, concerts, where participants are standing. The mea... |
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 |
2020-08-12 |
Visa restrictions |
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authorities issued a new notam on Wednesday, extending travel bans and res... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-12 |
Testing policy |
The Greek government announced on Friday stricter emergency measures to contain the spread of the co... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-12 |
Testing policy |
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authorities issued a new notam on Wednesday, several European and Balkan ... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-14 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Mandatory use of mask both outdoors and indoors.... |
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 |
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 |
2020-08-14 |
Limit public gatherings |
limit to the number of people participating in social events... |
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 |
2020-08-16 |
Testing policy |
The Regional Government in Attica has ordered random COVID-19 tests to passengers arriving from the ... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-17 |
Testing policy |
Mandatory negative molecular PCR test for all travelers entering Greece via the Promachonas border c... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-17 |
Testing policy |
Mandatory negative molecular PCR test is requested by flight travelers from Sweden, Belgium, The Net... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
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 |
2020-08-18 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Face masks mandatory at Greece’s public services... |
Keeptalking Greece |
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 |
2020-08-21 |
Health screenings in airports and border crossings |
After the Athens International Airport also the airport in Thessaloniki offers travellers a Covid-19... |
KeepTalkingGreece |
2020-08-22 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Suspension of any kind of event such as live parties, trade fairs, religious processions, open marke... |
Keeptalking Greece |
2020-08-23 |
Limit public gatherings |
Prohibition of any kind of gathering of citizens over 9 people for any reason, both in public and in... |
Keeptalking Greece |
2020-08-24 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
island of Lesvos under increased epidemiological surveillance and to impose restrictive measures on ... |
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 |
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 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
The use of masks is mandatory both outdoors and indoors.... |
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 |
2020-08-29 |
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 |
Maximum number of people at 50 for all private and public events and gatherings with the exeption of... |
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 |
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 |
Limit public gatherings |
Prohibition of any kind of gathering of citizens over 9 people for any reason, both in public and in... |
Keeptalking Greece |
2020-09-01 |
Economic measures |
Employees in the Greek private sector will have to work overtime without extra payment if they have ... |
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 |
2020-09-07 |
Visa restrictions |
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority issued a directive (notam) restricting the number of arrivals fr... |
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 |
2020-09-09 |
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 |
2020-09-11 |
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 |
2020-09-11 |
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 |
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 |
Limit public gatherings |
Prohibition of any kind of gathering of citizens over 9 people for any reason, both in public and in... |
Keeptalking Greece |
2020-09-12 |
Testing policy |
Greece’ Education Ministry demands negative COVID-19 test refugee children in order to enroll them... |
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 |
2020-09-15 |
Testing policy |
mandatory negative Covid-19 test for travelers from specific countries.... |
Keeptalking Greece |
2020-09-15 |
International flights suspension |
Flights ban from certain countries... |
Keeptalking Greece |