New migrant centers despite drop in flows
The construction of reception and identification structures on the islands is moving according to plan despite the reduction in migrant flows in the last year.
Improving EFKA management
The new draft law on the modernization of the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) provides for the partnership of the private sector with the administration of the pension fund.
Textile and apparel see exports soar
The restarting of the economy within and outside Greece combined with the problems in the international supply chain, especially in terms of raw materials and final products from China and the broader region of Southeast Asia, continues to benefit the sectors of Greek textiles and apparel.
Key step to tranche payment
The agreement with the European Commission on the action plan for the utilization of resources from the Next Generation EU fund will be sealed next week, according to Finance Ministry officials.
NATO chief rules out system for expelling members
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that there’s little chance the military organization would ever introduce a system for expelling anyone among its ranks, as tensions quietly simmer between a number of the 30 member countries.
Greece to make vaccinations for persons over 60 mandatory, PM says
Greece said on Tuesday it would make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for people aged 60 and over, a drastic step for the country grappling with a new surge in coronavirus cases.
Regeneron says Covid-19 drug could be less effective against Omicron variant
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday prior analyses suggested its Covid-19 antibody drug could have reduced activity against the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Greece plans fine for unvaccinated over 60
Greeks aged over 60 who refuse to get a coronavirus vaccine by January 16 will face a monthly 100-euro fine, Prime Minister Kyriakos told his Cabinet on Tuesday.
Concert lecture on the role of music in the 1821 War of Independence
The American College of Greece is organizing a concert lecture on “The empowering role of music in the 1821 war for independence” on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Protracted pre-election period
Whether they are held in 2022 or 2023, the prospect of elections has begun to influence social and political attitudes.