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Development minister says more time needed before stricter lockdown considered
Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis on Tuesday said that stricter lockdown measures for the Greek capital should not be considered until the results of a recent tightening of restrictions that started last weekend start becoming apparent.
Takeaway ban taken back
After initially announcing a weekend ban on takeaway food in Athens and Thessaloniki early on Saturday, Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis took it back later in the day.
"The government assessed that the measure of temporary suspension of takeaway will create more confusion and will cause more problems," he said in a statement.
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Government reverses decision to open stores as infections spike in Attica
A sudden rise in coronavirus infections in Attica this past week prompted the government to impose stricter measures across the board in the largest region of the country as of Saturday, focused mainly on the market and on delaying the return of grades 10-12 to classrooms.
No plans to lift night-time curfew, expert says
One of the government's public health advisers on Wednesday defended the night-time curfew on movement as part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus.
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Politicians’ pasts count in the present
When does a politician's past come under the statute of limitations? When are their own sins expunged and when is citizens' forgetfulness legitimate, even appropriate?
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Britain’s escape
After a dramatic period of four years and six months and a trade deal with the European Union, Britain has won back its independence - a fundamental right for every sovereign state which is now viewed as an anachronism, since nationalism - and patriotism even - are treated as evil.
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Retail may start reopening
Government officials agree that any discussions with the advisory committee of health experts on the further reopening of retail commerce cannot take place before early January, indicating a resumption of trade after the expiry of the latest lockdown on January 7.
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Decisions on reopening of retail expected in January
The government will decide in January whether to partially reopen the retail sector following consultations with the expert committee advising on the coronavirus, according to ministers on Tuesday.
Speaking to Skai radio station, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said the talks with the experts will be held "next week."
Discussion on retail stores opening to start in first week of 2021, says Georgiadis
No decision has been reached as yet to extend the lockdown, according to Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis on Wednesday, who noted that the relevant data regarding the opening of retail stores will be discussed in the first week of the new year.
"If we continue to do well, we will open in areas that infectious disease specialists tell us are free of the virus," he told ANT1 TV.
Self-styled anarchists target home of Jumbo CEO
Members of the Rouvikonas (Greek for Rubicon) group splashed paint and scattered fliers outside the residence of Apostolos Vakakis, the CEO of Greek toy and seasonal items retailer Jumbo, in an overnight protest over labor rights.
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