As of today, Friday, April 15, the fine of 100 euros will cease to apply to those citizens who are over 60 years old and have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, greekcitytimes.com reports.
The relevant announcement states that the government has decided:
“The suspension of the application of article 24 of law 4865/2021 (A ‘238), on the compulsory vaccination against coronavirus COVID-19 of all natural persons who have a residence or habitual residence within the Greek Territory and have been born until 31.12.1961, for the period from 15th.4.2022 until 30th.9.2022 “.
Will the 100 Euro fine return in the future?
The measure will be evaluated from September and based on the then epidemiological picture in the country at that time.
The Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris, left open yesterday the possibility of canceling the fines and pre-existing fines that have been imposed in case the specific residents choose to be vaccinated however no decision had been made yet.
Currently, the fine of 300 euros corresponding to April 15 will be collected.
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