'Freedom' for Greek beachgoers – under drone's watchful eye
by Helena Smith in Athens and Angela Giuffrida in Rom from on (#53JVH)
As southern Europe begins to emerge from lockdown, new rules of tourism take shape
In the midst of their first heatwave of the year, thousands of Greeks were released on to the Athenian Riviera this weekend to do what beachgoers love to do: swim, lounge and soak up the rays. They were not disappointed.
Life! Freedom! A break of fresh air," enthused Maria, a retired bank worker, relishing the scene with her friend Danae. Relief," said Danae, sitting up and raising her arms to the sky. At long last, a big psychological relief."
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