Sunday opening for stores
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Stores can stay open on Sunday, based on the joint ministerial decision outlining protection measures against the spread of the coronavirus that will remain in effect until 6 a.m. on Monday.
The decision applies to shops selling essential goods, such as supermarkets and all food stores, pharmacies, gas stations, cleaners, pet shops, confectioners and tobacco product sellers, with opening hours from 7 a.m. until 10.30 p.m.
For the retail sector, Sunday opening extends to malls, discount villages and shops in shops, hairdressers and beauty parlors, with extended opening hours from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m.