Cases seen shooting up to new all-time high
After breaking the ceiling on Monday with 9,284 confirmed cases, the number of new coronavirus infections is seen hitting a new all-time high in Greece, the country’s health minister said on Tuesday.
Flags lowered after death of ex-president Papoulias, 92
The Greek flag flew at half-mast over Athens University and other public buildings on Monday, after three days of mourning were declared over the death on Sunday of former president Karolos Papoulias, 92.
Authorities investigating anti-vaxxer link in death threat against Kilkis mayor
An investigation is under way into a death threat issued against the mayor of Kilkis, northern Greece, unless he orders the “removal of all illegal migrants from the area,” state broadcaster ERT reported.
‘Covid Free Wallet’ goes into operation
The Digital Governance Ministry on Tuesday activated the “Covid Free Wallet,” an online application that makes it easier for citizens to present their coronavirus vaccination or recovery certificates and their identity details.
Criteria broadened for monoclonal antibody treatment
The Health Ministry has made it easier for more people to benefit from potentially life-saving monoclonal antibody infusions for Covid-19, broadening the criteria of eligibility.
New record in cases proves pandemic far from over, prompts restrictions
Authorities have imposed restrictions on entertainment, including sports events, and tightened mask mandates after a record number of Covid-19 cases were announced on Monday afternoon.
More Covid vaccines available for youngsters
An additional 120,000 vaccine appointments for children aged 5 to 11 years old have opened up on the government’s emvolio.gov.gr platform, the Health Ministry has said.
Greece mourns a former president
Karolos Papoulias was the embodiment of moderation, composure and tact, but also of the essential. Over the lengthy course of his political career, he neither provoked nor succumbed to populism.
The companies benefiting from fragmenting internet privacy rules
In 2018, California lawmakers mandated that consumers be able to request their personal data from companies through a toll-free number. And then a group of lawyers, engineers and salespeople for a company in Atlanta got to work.
Drachmas in mattresses and drawers add up to 477.9 million euros
The drachma banknotes and coins hidden or forgotten in houses around Greece equal 477.9 million euros, even though it has been two decades since the minting and circulation of the first euros, according to a Bloomberg report.