Greeks ring in New Year under pall of rising cases
Greeks rang in the New Year under the pall of a new record in infections, as the new and more infectious Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus sweeps through the country.
Athens metro and tram suspend weekend service extension
The Athens metro and tram are suspending the extension of their nighttime services on the weekends in response to the surge in Covid-19 cases.
US ambassador sees ‘even brighter future ahead’ for Greece
US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt posted a video on Twitter on Friday for the end of a year that also marked 200 years of Greek-American friendship and the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence.
Greece met challenges with ‘unity and solidarity,’ says president
The past year was a difficult one for Greece and the entire world, with the coronavirus pandemic suspending normalcy in life, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said on Friday in her New Year’s message.
Under the cushion
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she won’t allow games to be played with Greek bonds and announced measures that will ensure Greece keeps its borrowing costs low.
Archbishop of America wishes a ‘happy, safe and healthy New Year’
Archbishop of America Elpidophoros on Friday wished a “happy, safe and healthy New Year to all” in a video posted on Twitter.
Experts say new Covid variant less severe, caution against infecting the elderly
The spread of the highly transmissible, if milder, Omicron variant of the coronavirus is creating a new reality, whereby the slightest symptom, such as a blocked nose or a scratchy throat, will be considered to be a likely symptom of Covid-19.
Tax platforms temporarily shutting down for end-year operations
Greece’s tax-related platforms are being shut down over the New Year’s holiday for year-end operations, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has said.
Ankara ‘determined’ to pursue issue of demilitarization of Greek islands
Turkey will “intensify efforts” for the demilitarization of Greece’s islands and is prepared to challenge their sovereignty if Greece does not demilitarize them, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu indicated in comments on Friday.
PM says Greece will leave ‘storm behind’ in New Year’s message
“The weeks ahead will bring waves, but we have the power to put the storm behind us and lead the country into calm waters,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in his New Year’s message on Friday.