Greece ranks 5th as vegetarian destination in Europe
Despite just 2% of the country’s population being vegetarian, Athens has the fifth highest rated vegetarian restaurants in Europe, according to experts at Uswitch.com.
ATHEX: Banks keep stocks index in the black
The first week of the year has ended with the benchmark at the Greek stock market posting a 1.47% increase compared to December 31, helped by Friday’s jump in bank stock prices.
Thessaloniki police investigate discovery of woman’s body
Initial enquiries suggest there was no foul play in the unidentified woman’s death.
Covid: 29,334 new cases, 78 deaths, 632 intubated
Health authorities announced 29,334 new coronavirus infections for the 24-hour period ending 3 p.m. Friday, a decrease on Thursday’s figure of 33,716.
Ministry orders investigation over movie with sex scene at Acropolis
The Culture Ministry launched an investigation Friday following the online release of a short film showing two men having sex at the ancient Acropolis in Athens.
Bulgaria sees its population decline by 11.5% in a decade
Bulgaria has for years been on the radars of the UN as one of the nations with the fastest shrinking population in the world.
Plevris: 800 additional Covid beds for Attica
Some 800 additional Covid beds will be provided in Attica, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Friday.
Man accused of attacking wife with ax led before prosecutor
A man from the island of Evia accused of attacking his estranged wife with an ax was led before a prosecutor on Friday.
Energy Minister details energy subsidies for households, businesses
Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas on Friday announced new measures amounting to €395 million for the support of households and businesses in January as a result of the international energy crisis.
Sismanogleio hospital to accept only Covid patients
After Sotiria Hospital in Athens, Sismanogleio is also becoming a Covid-only hospital as of Monday (Jan. 10), as the Health Ministry switches gears to tackle a surge in infections caused by the omicron variant of the virus.