Nikos Chardalias

Nikos Chardalias, Prefect of Attica, has resigned from his position as First Vice President of the Union of Greek Regions (ENPE).

Early in the afternoon, around 4:30-5:00 pm, is a great time of day to gaze at the progress being made on the Riviera Tower from the highest point of Carea Avenue, facing the sea. This is an opportune time for spotting the far horizon, as at that stage traffic on that particular roadway is progressing, barely, at a slow pace.

After months of lockdown, retail shops in Greece will open on Monday, April 5, Deputy Minister for Civil Protection Nikos Chardalias announced on Wednesday.

Customers — with appointments — will be permitted to do their shopping under extremely strict anti-virus measures, Chardalias stated. Large super-stores and malls will not be open at all, however.

Greece's total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is now 352, infectious diseases Professor Sotiris Tsiodras at the daily briefing to reporters today.

The briefing was also attended by newly-appointed Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Chardalias.

Tsiodras said that there were 21 new cases since Sunday.

The source of infection for 51 cases is undetermined, he added.