Mitsotakis briefs Cyprus leader on Erdogan talks
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a telephone call with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, Cyprus government spokesman Marios Pelekanos said Monday.
Greece’s energy role shifts
The European Union is making plans for its full and swift disengagement from Russia’s natural gas, which could have immediate consequences for Greece, both positive and negative. Brussels has started examining alternative proposals for each member-state and Athens is already.
As pandemic abates, less mandatory testing likely
With the coronavirus pandemic appearing to be on the wane, just past the two-year anniversary mark, it seems increasingly likely that testing will become less frequent.
Sotiris Sorogas | Athens | To April 17
The Basil & Elise Goulandris Museum is showcasing 28 large-scale paintings from its collection by Sotiris Sorogas, an Athens Academy laureate and respected visual artist.
Covid-19: Deaths rise to 70, new infections to 22,694
Greek health authorities announced 22,694 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, after 11,986 the day before.
Single platform for SME loans
The Hellenic Development Bank (HDB) is about to create an online platform to act as a gateway where companies can apply for funding from credit institutions, making it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to submit applications for loans.
Archbishop Ieronymos sends letter to Patriarch Kirill urging end of hostilities
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens sent a letter to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow on Monday urging him to intervene and help bring an end to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Thessaloniki man given suspended sentence for illegally detaining Chinese woman
A Thessaloniki court has sentenced a 30-year-old Greek man to two years in prison, suspended for three years, for illegally detaining a young woman from China and forcing her to work unpaid in his shop.
Elderly woman (83) found dead at home
An elderly woman was found dead inside her home in the northeastern municipality of Nestos on Monday. According to initial reports, the 83-year-old lived with her son and grandson in the town of Chrysochori. Citing neighbors, local media said she was a victim of domestic violence for years.
Cabinet green-lights primary care changes
A draft bill by the Ministry of Health aiming to decongest hospitals by unifying the dispersed public primary care facilities and boosting the role of the personal physician was given the green light during a cabinet meeting last week.