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[[File:Yasminelle greece.jpg|300px | thumb|left|frame|'''Yasminelle purchased in Greece for 10 euro''']] | [[File:Yasminelle greece.jpg|300px | thumb|left|frame|'''Yasminelle purchased in Greece for 10 euro''']] | ||
* You should be able to find condoms, birth control pills and some other forms of contraception at pharmacies (φαρμακείο, which are pronounced as "farmakeío"). They can be identified by a green cross symbol typically found near or above the entrance. However, you should be aware that the pharmacies are not typically 24-hours (they tend to be open during normal business hours), and many close during the weekend. Generally speaking, the prices and hours of Greek pharmacies are tightly controlled by the government<ref>[https://qz.com/183989/greece-has-a-truly-absurd-number-of-pharmacists/ Greece has an absolutely absurd number of pharmacists]</ref>, so they tend to be rather standardized. | * You should be able to find condoms, birth control pills and some other forms of contraception at pharmacies (φαρμακείο, which are pronounced as "farmakeío"). They can be identified by a green cross symbol typically found near or above the entrance. However, you should be aware that the pharmacies are not typically 24-hours (they tend to be open during normal business hours), and many close during the weekend. Generally speaking, the prices and hours of Greek pharmacies are tightly controlled by the government<ref>[https://qz.com/183989/greece-has-a-truly-absurd-number-of-pharmacists/ Greece has an absolutely absurd number of pharmacists]</ref>, so they tend to be rather standardized. To find the operating hours of various pharmacies in Athens, click [http://www.fsa.gr/duties.asp here]. You can also call 11850 (available 24 hours) to find which pharmacy is near you. | ||
* [https://msf.gr/en/greece Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Day Care Centre]: Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as "MSF", or Doctors without Borders in English) has opened a Day Care center in central Athens to care for the needs of the refugee and asylum-seeking community. They have interpreters in Arabic and Farsi. They provide help with family planning, as well as many other needs related to sexual and reproductive health care. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 16:00; Address: Solonos street 133, Athens; Telephone: +30 210 3839372 for more information. | * [https://msf.gr/en/greece Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Day Care Centre]: Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as "MSF", or Doctors without Borders in English) has opened a Day Care center in central Athens to care for the needs of the refugee and asylum-seeking community. They have interpreters in Arabic and Farsi. They provide help with family planning, as well as many other needs related to sexual and reproductive health care. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 16:00; Address: Solonos street 133, Athens; Telephone: +30 210 3839372 for more information. | ||
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