A small crisis with a big impact
The anger of those who froze in their cars or were left without power during last week’s snowstorm is perfectly justified, but a few thousand frustrated citizens does not make a national crisis.
Receiving compensation
The latest snowstorm has highlighted the need to have a permanent compensation mechanism in place for all networks – road, energy and telecommunications.
The nationalism of stereotypes
While the Greek political world expends itself with political positioning and point-scoring, with SYRIZA leading the pack, and wastes valuable time debating petty and pointless topics, Greek society is on edge.
Frills over substance
The Attica Regional Authority is reportedly planning to create a “monument to Hellenism and Philhellenism” at the Pedion tou Areos park in Athens, according to reports.
Greek T-bills to be auctioned on Wednesday
The Public Debt Management Agency announced last Friday that this Wednesday it will auction 13-week treasury bills in order to raise at least 625 million euros.
Less new Covid-19 infections, 78 deaths reported
The number of new Covid-19 infections dropped to 19,584 for the 24-hour period ending 3 p.m. Saturday, versus 22,362the day before, as is often the case over weekends when less tests are performed.
Inquiry launched into racist gang beating
A prosecutor from the northern port city of Thessaloniki has ordered a preliminary investigation into the beating of a 15-year-old refugee.
Five Greek Orthodox churches in NY become mobile vaccination units
Five Greek Orthodox churches in New York served as mobile vaccination sites last weekend as the Archdiocese teamed up with the US Department of Health and Human Services and NYC Health and Hospitals to help bolster vaccine access within the broader community.
Russia-NATO crisis puts Turkey’s balancing act between Moscow and the West to the test
The Russia-NATO crisis over Ukraine is putting Turkey’s balancing act between Moscow and the West into renewed focus.
Greek Viber users made 1 billion calls in 2021, says Rakuten
Users of the Viber call and text messaging app in Greece made 1 billion calls in 2021, parent company Rakuten said on Thursday.