Omicron advanced across the world on Thursday, with health experts warning the battle against the Covid-19 variant was far from over despite two drugmakers saying their vaccines protected against it and signs it carries a lower risk of hospitalization.
It’s not Christmas without “The Nutcracker,” and certainly not at the Christmas Theater, which presents the Saint-Petersburg Classical Ballet of Russia in the Tchaikovsky masterpiece.
Expert Aya Burweila joins The Greek Current to discuss the decision to postpone Libya’s elections and what it means for international efforts to bring peace to the country.
The number of daily Covid cases recorded in Greece is likely to exceed the 10,000 mark in January, a leading health expert warned on Friday, as the country prepares to face a surge in infections with the onset of the Omicron variant.
With an Omicron tidal wave expected to hit Greece within January, the government is scrambling for options to protect public health without unduly disrupting social and economic activity.
Norwegian Cruise Line has agreed with the Ministry of Tourism to bring over 200,000 passengers to Greece next year, in the context of the country’s efforts to extend the tourism season.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday evening said it would hold a special hearing next month to assess the legality of two initiatives at the heart of the Biden administration’s efforts to address the coronavirus in the workplace.
The Hellenic Police is gearing up on Thursday to intensify its checks to ensure all pandemic measures are adhered to. On Wednesday, Civil Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos met with police chiefs from across Greece to ensure that they are ready to adequately carry out their task.
Seven top-flight teams and second-tier Anagennisi Karditsas have reached the quarterfinals of the Greek Cup after the midweek second-leg games, just before the Christmas recess.
The Greek derby in the Euroleague ended with a clear victory for Olympiakos at the Olympic Sports Hall at Maroussi, avenging its league loss in Piraeus.