Rent cut for shuttered shops

The 80% rental discount that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday for January and February will concern the enterprises that were closed on Wednesday. Therefore this regards retail commerce, food service, cultural businesses, sport centers, gyms, tourism, transport and enterprises that will remain shut over Christmas by state order.

The rental reduction will concern retail stores regardless of whether they are utilizing the click-and-collect system or accept online and phone orders for delivery at home. Likewise, the measure will concern food service companies whether or not they offer any delivery or takeaway services.

The cut will benefit hotels, travel agencies and transport companies that have been hit particularly hard by the ban on travel between regional units. Culture and sports enterprises - such as theaters, cinemas, music stages, gyms,...