3-day mourning, public funeral for ex-President Papoulias
The government has decided to hold a 3-day official mourning for former President Karolos Papoulias, who died early Sunday at 92.
5.4-magnitude earthquake strikes east of Crete
A second, bigger tremor, has struck off the island of Crete, less than four hours after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake.
5.2-magnitude quake jolts Southern Aegean islands
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake has jolted southern Greek islands, but no damage or casualties have been reported so far.
Coronavirus: 4,036 new cases, 79 deaths
New cases of the coronavirus decreased, as usual, Sunday, but deaths rose sharply and intubations increased somewhat, health authorities announced.
Embassy of Israel in Athens releases statement honoring Papoulias
The Embassy of Israel in Athens released a statement on Sunday commemorating the former president. In particular, the statement highlighted and praised the role of Papoulias in improving the relations between the two countries.
Education minister rules out remote teaching
Education Minister Niki Kerameus has once more ruled out remote teaching on Sunday during a TV interview on SKAI TV, emphasizing that the government will prioritize keeping schools open.
Papoulias tributes pour in from across the political spectrum
Tributes have been pouring in from the Greek political world on Sunday honoring former President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias after his passing.
Former Greek President Papoulias passes away
Former President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias passed away on Sunday. Papoulias served two terms as president, from 2005 to 2015.
The Murderess | Athens | December 28 & 30
Greek National Opera artistic director Giorgos Koumendakis has transformed the early 20th century novella “The Murderess” by Alexandros Papadiamantis into a modern opera.
Despite uproar over Floyd’s death, an unceasing tide of police killings
For the second time this year, a jury in Minneapolis has ruled against a former police officer for killing a Black man.