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New travel restrictions come in effect in Greece

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Only Greek nationals and EU citizens are allowed to cross Kulata-Promachonas border crossing as of today. The Greek border authorities continue to demand a negative PCR test, as well as a QR code generated after submitting a passenger locator form. 

All passengers undergo mandatory rapid testing and depending on the result of the Covid-19 tests they are allowed to enter the country between 7 am and 11 pm. The restrictions do not concern drivers of cargo vehicles.



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