Christidis keeps from endorsing either KINAL leadership candidate
Pavlos Christidis, the youngest candidate for the leadership of the Movement of Change party, did not endorse either candidate on Wednesday.
Plevris rejects allegations of ‘selective admission’ to ICUs
Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris on Wednesday rejected as “fake news” reports that ICU beds were being reserved for selective admission of “VIP” patients, such as politicians and high ranking bishops, saying that these rumors “offend doctors.”
Justice minister tweaks, tables contentious bill
The Justice Ministry has tabled a bill which aims to reform the training of prospective state judges and the operation of the National School of Judges.
Dendias welcomes Australian counterpart
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias welcomed Australian counterpart Marise Payne in Athens Wednesday in her first official visit to Greece.
Erdogan says does not recognize European rulings on Kavala, Demirtas
President Tayyip Erdogan said he does not recognize European rulings seeking the release of philanthropist Osman Kavala and Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas and Ankara will abide by Turkish court rulings on them, broadcaster NTV reported on Wednesday.
Erdogan says inflation, forex rates to come down with low interest rates
President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey will reduce inflation and exchange rate volatility through low interest rates, broadcaster NTV said, after the lira plunged to record lows over the central bank’s aggressive easing policy demanded by the president.
Greek couple to remain in Turkey for another day
A Greek police officer and his female companion that were arrested in Turkey Sunday will remain in the city of Edirne, about 5 kilometers from the Greek-Turkish border, for another 24 hours, Kathimerini understands.
US House approves defense funding bill, including Menendez-Rubio amendment
The US House of Representatives has passed an updated version of the 768 billion dollar defense spending bill for 2022, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
Study suggests Pfizer vaccine may only partially protect against Omicron
The Omicron variant of coronavirus can partially evade protection from two doses of vaccine made by Pfizer Inc and partner BioNTech, Alex Sigal, the research head of a South African laboratory, said on Tuesday.
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake rattles Peveza
A moderately strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude 4.3 struck Preveza in the northwest coast of Greece on Wednesday, authorities said. There were no reports of damage or injury.