Corona Virus

 Greece is locked down until the end of November.

https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2020/11/05/greece-lockdown-sms-guide-what-open-travel/ 

Starting Nov 07, 2020

Leave Home per SMS, printed form or handwritten note
SMS are to be sent to <13033>. Normally a confirm sms comes back immediately.
For SMS, the scheme is: x [space]  NAME/SURNAME ADDRESS (x is the option number)

1. For health reasons (going to a pharmacy, visiting a doctor or going to a hospital or health center, if this is recommended after relevant communication). [SMS – Option 1
]2. For purchase of essential supplies, where delivery not possible. [SMS – Option 2]
3. Going to a public services, if the electronic or telephone service is not possible only for urgent needs, after setting an appointment for which the citizen is informed in writing or electronically and under the additional condition of showing the above information. Go to the bank, to the extent that electronic transaction is not possible. [SMS – Option 3]
4. Provide assistance to people in need. Transfer to/from the place of work of a spouse or first degree relative, if necessary. Transfer of a minor to/from school [SMS – Option 4]
5. Attend a ceremony (eg funeral) under the conditions provided by law or going to divorced parents or separated parents to ensure necessary communication between parents and children, in accordance with the provisions in force. [SMS – Option 5]
6. Physical exercise outdoors or walking with a pet, individually or in pairs of two  [SMS – Option 6]

 What is open

Essential stores such a supermarkets, food stores (bakeries, butchers etc) pet shops, kiosks (24 hours), fuel stations,dry cleaning, optics and stores for hearing devices.

• Retail shops per e-shop sale.
•  Allowed are all activities of the primary and secondary section.
• Health services and veterinarian clinics
• Restaurants, cafes and bars are closed but Delivery and Take Away are allowed
• Open Farmers’ markets (Laiki)

 Not allowed to operate 

• among others: cinemas, theaters, archaeological sites, 
• playgrounds, amusement and theme parks.

Travel 

between regional units is forbidden except for these reasons: health, once travel to reach permanent residence, essential work (refers to seasonal workers)

• As of Monday, Nov 9, all travelers from abroad will have to show a negative COVID-19 test. It refers to travel via air (Test 48 hours prior to arrival) or land (72 hours.)
• Also as of Nov 9, travelers who leave Greece will have to fill a Passenger Location Form.