People dance on a rooftop terrace as they celebrate Easter Sunday, during a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Ioannina, Greece, April 19, 2020. REUTERS/Dimitris Rapakousis
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greeks celebrated Easter Sunday away from loved ones and their home towns because of a stricter lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus but were still able to enjoy spit-roasted lamb, a traditional part of the festivities.
The Greek authorities had banned large family gatherings and mass church attendance during the Orthodox Easter week, which ends on Sunday. Last week, they had doubled fines for all those across the country who tried to travel by car for Easter without a serious reason.
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