Fourth dose approved for immunocompromised individuals
Greece’s National Vaccination Committee approved on Tuesday the administration of a fourth dose of a coronavirus vaccine to immunocompromised people.
Strong earthquake shakes Cyprus, Turkey, no damage reported
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 rattled the small island nation of Cyprus and was felt throughout the east Mediterranean region, the country’s Geological Survey Department said on Tuesday.
Convicted former municipal employee arrested in Thessaloniki
A former municipal employee from Thessaloniki convicted to five years in jail for fraud was arrested in the city’s Kalamaria district on Monday afternoon and led before a prosecutor on Tuesday to enforce the sentence.
Call for state of emergency on Kos after storm lashes island
The regional governor of the Southern Aegean, Giorgos Hatzimarkos submitted a call on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency in two municipal units on the island of Kos, battered by storms in the last few days.
Government expected to extend Covid-related restrictions for a week
The Greek government is expected to extend for a week the existing limited restrictions imposed to halt the new wave of infections by one week.
Measures urged after wolf kills puppy on Parnitha
In the wake of a deadly wolf attack on a puppy in Mt Parnitha in Attica on Sunday, the environmental group Callisto has warned that people could be next if authorities do not take measures soon.
Man from Volos dies from Covid-19
An unvaccinated man from the city of Volos died from Covid-19 on Tuesday, about ten days after his mother passed away from the same disease.
Government may reduce VAT in some products to contain surging costs
The Greek government is considering reducing the VAT on a number of products to contain price hikes, Development and Investment Minister Adonis Georgiadis said Monday.
US skepticism over the EastMed gas pipeline
Endy Zemenides, HALC’s executive director, joins The Greek Current to discuss the reports of US reservations over the feasibility of the EastMed gas pipeline project and what it means for the 3+1 partnership with Greece, Cyprus, and Israel.
Musicians take to the streets
Musicians perform outside the Greek Parliament in Athens on Monday during a protest against new Covid-19 measures that ban music at all restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.