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I am a little confused with all of the info floating around on the internet. Does anyone know what's actually going to happen and when Greece will properly reopen?
 
dpappas87 said:
I am a little confused with all of the info floating around on the internet. Does anyone know what's actually going to happen and when Greece will properly reopen?
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They are opening slowly and very cautiously, ask your Greek Embassy, they will have the most accurate information directly from Greece..... always follow the instructions and guidelines as set out by the Greek Embassy and consulates..
 
I am pretty sure that Greece is opening on May 14th but there are rules for safe travel that need to be followed. I believe they are requiring travelers to either be vaccinated, or to have had a negative COVID test before traveling.
 
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dpappas87 said:
I am a little confused with all of the info floating around on the internet. Does anyone know what's actually going to happen and when Greece will properly reopen?
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Look what I shared: Protocol for Arrivals in and Departures from Greece - travel.gov.gr @MIUI| https://travel.gov.gr/#/
Here is the official travel website from Greece.
 
dpappas87 said:
I am a little confused with all of the info floating around on the internet. Does anyone know what's actually going to happen and when Greece will properly reopen?
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OMG!!!
If your are a true Greek you would never ask such a question.
HELLAS is always open for REAL Greeks.
Don't be scared all Greeks are protected by the holy spirit, but you must TRULY believe!!!
Xristos Anesti!!!
 
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Blue & White said:
OMG!!!
If your are a true Greek you would never ask such a question.
HELLAS is always open for REAL Greeks.
Don't be scared all Greeks are protected by the holy spirit, but you must TRULY believe!!!
Xristos Anesti!!!
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Kalley Mera apo mena from Thailand.... what a terrific reply ??.....I nearly fell off the hammock laughing reading this.....Of course Mana mas Elllada is open officially,
I have posted the appropriate channels of information here!
Blue & White said:
OMG!!!
If your are a true Greek you would never ask such a question.
HELLAS is always open for REAL Greeks.
Don't be scared all Greeks are protected by the holy spirit, but you must TRULY believe!!!
Xristos Anesti!!!
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Blue & White said:
OMG!!!
If your are a true Greek you would never ask such a question.
HELLAS is always open for REAL Greeks.
Don't be scared all Greeks are protected by the holy spirit, but you must TRULY believe!!!
Xristos Anesti!!!
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So the Greek priests that have been dying from COVID because they have not properly socially distanced are not true believers?
 
Vangelis said:
So the Greek priests that have been dying from COVID because they have not properly socially distanced are not true believers?
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Oh Vangeli,
You didn't read my response properly, "YOU MUST TRULY BELIEVE " just because you are a priest doesn't mean you truly believe, and it's not a free ticket to heaven.
Mi Fovase, don't be scared. The true Greek mantra.
 
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Oh Vangeli,
You didn't read my response properly, "YOU MUST TRULY BELIEVE " just because you are a priest doesn't mean you truly believe, and it's not a free ticket to heaven.
Mi Fovase, don't be scared. The true Greek mantra.
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I read very well thanks. Anyone (priest/believer/unbeliever) that ignores science, dies. Simple as that really. Whether you believe in the current mythologies and their heaven/hell paradigms is irrelevant. Viruses don't care about your belief or lack thereof and only science is saving us from this pandemic.

And just to add, as a true Greek, I don't look to a primitive foreign middle eastern religion for my guidance. I look to the ancient Greeks for the true Greek guidance. On top of the list for me are Epicurus and King Menander. You cannot be a true Greek and follow foreign religions.
 
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