Nikos Papathanassis

Around 20% of the investment budget contracted through the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF) is made up of loan disbursements, which, according to the latest figures, do not exceed 2.3 billion euros.

Greek banks Alpha, Eurobank and National have signed loan contracts with the energy groups RWE and Public Power Corporation for the construction of four photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 730 MWp in Amyntaio. This is an investment of 451.4 million euros, with co-financing from the Recovery Fund.

The Market Pass allowance will be granted to Greek consumers without a purchase obligation, Alternate Development and Investments Minister Nikos Papathanassis said Wednesday.

Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said Saturday that "it is possible" schools will open again on January 8.

The reopening of schools is "a priority" for the government, Petsas told TV station Open.

Petsas added that when schools reopen, it will be for all classes and not just elementary schools.

The government has approved the demolition of five structures at the former Athens airport at Elliniko in southern Athens, a necessary step toward the long overdue redevelopment of the area, marking the start of the process undertaken by the consortium led by Lamda Development.

Deputy Development and Investments Minister Nikos Papathanassis on Wednesday announced the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

According to Papathanassis, as of June 6 restaurants and other catering businesses can open indoor areas based on a specific health-safety protocol, including dining areas in hotels.

Deputy Development and Investments Minister Nikos Papathanassis on Friday announced a second wave of loosened restrictions in business activity as of May 11, that includes stores selling clothing, home appliances and cosmetics.

Starting next week, the Health Ministry press briefings on developments concerning the coronavirus pandemic in Greece will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, instead of every day as at present, Health Ministry  sources said.

According to the same sources, Deputy Development and Investment Minister Nikos Papathanassis will be present at Friday's briefing. 
 

Starting next week, the Health Ministry press briefings on developments concerning the coronavirus pandemic in Greece will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, instead of every day as at present, Health Ministry  sources said.

According to the same sources, Deputy Development and Investment Minister Nikos Papathanassis will be present at Friday's briefing. 
 

Starting Monday, supermarkets across Greece will restrict the number of customers allowed inside a shop at any given time.

The number of customers allowed inside at any given time will depend on the size of the premises, Deputy Development Minister Nikos Papathanassis told TV station OPEN.