Greekend: Tourism organization coins new word in city break ad campaign
The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) launched a new advertising campaign on Thursday, touting Greece’s attractions as a city break destination.
Time for change at universities
Now that the plan for the introduction of a university police force is becoming clearer, its real aims are visible.
Covid-19 death toll remains high with a further 93 fatalities
The daily briefing by the Greek health authorities announced 19,504 new coronavirus cases and 93 virus-related deaths on Thursday. EODY also stated that there are currently 484 intubated patients being treated in ICUs.
Greece ‘supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity,’ says PM
Greece will support the territorial integrity of Ukraine if it is invaded by Russia but firmly believes in the need for open lines of communication, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Brussels on Thursday, as Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias heads to Moscow.
Supermarket chain releases statement following elderly shoplifter incident
Lidl Greece has released a statement on Thursday that it will not be taking any further action following public scrutiny over the handling of an elderly shoplifter after she was caught stealing food on Saturday.
Public hospital doctors, nurses call work stoppage on Friday
Doctors and nurses employed in the country’s national health system will stage a work stoppage on Friday morning from 9 to 11 a.m., their union said on Thursday.
Another prominent actor charged with rape
Prosecutors on Thursday formally charged a prominent actor with serial rape and numerous counts of attempted rape following an investigation into complaints lodged by four women.
Classical | Athens | February 18-23
There’s an exciting few days ahead at the Athens Concert Hall, with new talent being given an opportunity to shine, a birthday celebration and a cutting-edge music project.
A potential thaw in Turkey-Israel relations?
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Ankara in mid-March, which would make him the first Israeli president to visit Turkey since 2007.
Tsipras, US envoy discuss Ukraine, bilateral relations, Turkey
Main opposition leader Alexis Tsipras, discussed Greek-US relations, developments in Ukraine and the recent comments by Turkish officials with US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt in a meeting on Thursday.