Government seeking to expedite return to normal

Given that the economy needs to bounce back sooner rather than later, the government is reportedly giving serious consideration to the possibility of opening the tourism and transport sectors earlier than originally envisaged.

In an interview with CNN this week, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the tourism industry would begin on July 1. But in order for this to occur a number of issues need to be addressed, such as the removal of the travel bans to the islands for Greek citizens - and even earlier for those who have businesses there. 
And these plans can only go ahead as long as the coronavirus remains contained, and if the government manages to strike a balance between reviving the economy and protecting public health.

According to sources, a decision on the tourism and transport sectors will be made after May 15, when the epidemiological results of the...