Washington’s intention not to support the construction of the EastMed gas pipeline, as conveyed in a non-paper around three weeks ago, is seen to have removed an element of pressure on Ankara, while forcing Nicosia to redefine its energy tactics.
An administrative fine of 100 euros per month will be imposed as of next week on citizens over 60 who do not get vaccinated by Sunday, according to Health Minister Thanos Plevris.
Dr Christopher Murray is considered internationally as the “guru” of projections on the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. He is the director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington and has developed models on the evolution of the pandemic for various countries in the world – including Greece.
The government may find out this month when Greece will emerge from the enhanced surveillance framework which serves to ensure continued support for the delivery of reform commitments following the end of the financial assistance program in 2018.
The extremely transmissible omicron variant is spreading quickly across the United States, making up a vast majority of U.S. cases after becoming dominant in the week before Christmas.