Turkey’s irritation with Greece’s actions
Ankara is not hiding its annoyance with actions taken by Greece, and it is constantly attacking Athens for its behavior, in an intense, sometimes threatening manner.
Census takers quitting over uncivil behavior of public
Some 500 census takers in the western port city of Patra have so far resigned owing to the rude and, at times, outright hostile behavior of people being asked to take part in the national census.
US consular services to close for Thanksgiving
The US Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section will be closed on Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving Day, a US national holiday.
Health Minister: Fourth Covid wave will be the “toughest”
The fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic will be the “toughest” Greece has been through as the government has chosen to keep the economy and society open, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said on Tuesday.
Cartoon by Ilias Makris (23/11/2021)
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Christmas tree lights up in Syntagma Square
The lights on the new Christmas tree in Syntagma Square, central Athens, were switched on on Tuesday evening, marking the start of the festive season, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic.
Covid infections jump to 8,100, as 91 patients die
The number of new Covid-19 infections jumped to 8,100 on Tuesday after 7,287 a day before, based on the daily figures published by Greek health authorities.
Vaccination committee issues guidelines for booster shots
Greece’s National Vaccination Committee issued guidelines on Tuesday to individuals that want to get the third dose of a jab against Covid-19 and became infected, either before or after vaccination.
New incentives and time frame for strategic investments
Using a new categorization of investments, new sets of incentives and new assessment procedures, the government is trying not only to attract strategic investments, but mainly to see them realized in a reasonable time and not remain on paper.
Metro work hampered at Exarchia, Evangelismos
Construction for Line 4 of the Athens metro is being hampered by citizens’ reactions at the Evangelismos station and the location of the future Exarchia station, with the Attiko Metro company planning information campaigns.