Greece said on Tuesday that citizens aged 60 and over who don’t comply with a new government-imposed COVID-19 vaccination mandate by Jan. 16 will face a recurring monthly fine of 100 euros ($113). Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that his decision to implement the measure, announced on Nov. 30, “tormented” him personally, but it was necessary for the “protection of our fellow citizens.” “It is not a punishment,” Mitsotakis said. “I would say it is a health fee,” he added, explaining that the government will use the money collected from the fines to finance Greek hospitals fighting the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic. “Those over 60 who have not been vaccinated will have to make an appointment by Jan. 16, otherwise a fine of 100 euros will be imposed,” the premier said, according to GreekReporter.com. “The fine will be issued by the Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) and this money will be …
Greece to Impose Hefty Recurring Fines on Elderly If They Are Unvaccinated
November 30, 2021
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