General holiday in public and private sector announced by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Christos Stylianides, due to the severe weather “Elpis”
The following areas were declared affected: the region of Attica, the prefecture of Boeotia, Evia, Cyclades, Sporades, Crete and Dodecanese.
The operation of private businesses is suspended, except for grocery stores, pharmacies and other health care facilities. Petrol stations and other businesses operating on public holidays, as well as businesses whose operation contributes to dealing with the consequences of bad weather.
Only food shops will be open from 10:00 to 18:00.
The operation of all public services is also suspended.
Except for the services of the local authorities, the armed forces and security forces. Public health structures and other services whose operation is necessary for the management of the phenomenon at the discretion of the head of the relevant organisational unit.
Public transport will operate wherever possible. In the region of Attica, in the prefectures of Boeotia, Evia, Cyclades, Sporades and Crete, no level of education will operate.
Nor tele-education – public and private education, infant, nursery and kindergarten. Children’s creative activity centres, creative activity centres for children and people with disabilities. And finally, the two-day day care centres.
