Shipbroker SSY opening new office in Athens
Simpson Spence Young (SSY), the world’s largest independent shipbroker, announced on Monday it is opening a new office in Athens.
Anti-vax protesters try to storm Bulgarian parliament
Anti-vaccine protesters tried to storm the Bulgarian parliament on Wednesday and briefly scuffled with police officers during a massive rally against coronavirus restrictions in downtown Sofia.
Man arrested as murder mastermind may be victim of mistaken identity
The man arrested at Thessaloniki international airport on Tuesday on suspicion of being the mastermind of the murder of Russian hitman Alexander Solonik and his girlfriend in Athens in 1997 may be a case of mistaken identity, it was reported on Wednesday.
Coronavirus: 24,246 new cases, 77 deaths, 670 intubations
Greek health authorities announced 24,246 new coronavirus cases and 77 deaths on Wednesday. The daily briefing by the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also reported 670 intubations in Greece’s ICUs, an increase of 30 on Tuesday’s 640.
‘Here, the heart of Hellenism beats strongest’
The President of the Hellenic Republic visits the island of Gavdos
Gale-force winds keep ferries docked
Gale-force winds kept ships for the Cyclades, Dodecanese and Eastern Aegean Islands docked at Piraeus port on Wednesday.
Covid-related restrictions extended to Jan. 23
The Greek Health Ministry announced Wednesday it is extending existing restrictions imposed to halt the wave of Covid-19 infections by one week, to Jan. 23, as expected.
Cartoon by Ilias Makris (12/01/2022)
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Heated shelters open for the homeless as temperatures drop
Two shelters for the homeless are open in Athens to accommodate vulnerable people trying to protect themselves from the cold that has gripped Greece.
Six arrested trying to take down wall in Athens university
Six people have been arrested by police on Wednesday evening in an ongoing operation at the Athens University of Economics and Business (ASOEE) in central Athens.