1.5 million euros earmarked for public libraries
Greece’s public libraries will receive an extra 1.5 million euros from the regular budget of the Ministry of Education for 2021, in a decision signed by Minister Niki Kerameus.
Three revitalizing redevelopments for Athens
The “unification” of Attica’s southern coast from Piraeus to Sounio, with the construction of an uninterrupted pedestrian pathway and, for a large part of the route, a cycling lane; the renovation of the Olympic Athletic Center (OAKA), with the revamping of its buildings and redevelopment of its outdoor areas; sprucing up the grounds and buildings…
Minister calls for new driving center for those with mobility problems
Deputy Transport Minister Michalis Papadopoulos on Wednesday recommended that a second national center for people with mobility problems to sit driving tests be created in Larissa, at a location that already has much of the necessary infrastructure.
Teachers’ union tries to block reform
The Teachers’ Federation of Greece, which represents public elementary school teachers, is again trying to undermine reforms aimed at making individual schools, and teachers, more accountable.
Hospitalized MP Filippos Fortomas extubated as health improves
New Democracy lawmaker Filippos Fortomas who was being treated for Covid-19 in an Air Force hospital in Athens was extubated on Thursday as his health has improved.
Return to school with tests, lower threshold for online courses
The main scenario adopted by the Greek Education Ministry for the start of the new school term on January 10 sees rapid tests for teachers and students and a lower threshold in the rate of Covid infections required to move classes online, Kathimerini understands.
Vaccination certificate will likely expire in 7 months without booster
The current vaccination certificates issued by the government after two doses of a vaccine against Covid-19 could expire after seven months, if the holder does not follow up with a third dose, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Thursday.
EODY updates guidelines for Covid isolation, quarantine
The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) issued new guidelines for people who are infected or are exposed through a third person to Covid-19, as part of the updated restrictions issued by the government on Wednesday.
First Flag | Piraeus | To March 31
Celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, the Maritime Museum is hosting an exhibition inspired by the country’s first flag.
Turkish interior minister criticizes Frontex, Greece
The European Union’s border and coast guard agency Frontex is the “disgrace of our century” that has to “wear black bands on their sleeves,” Turkey’s Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said Wednesday, according to pro-government daily Daily Sabah.