Russian embassy warns of ‘consequences’ over Greek decision to expel diplomats
Russia’s embassy in Athens on Wednesday warned of ‘consequences’ after Greece asked 12 Russian diplomats to leave country over the war in Ukraine.
General strike shuts down services across country
Public transport largely ground to a halt in the Greek capital Wednesday and state-run services remained shuttered as workers walked off the job in a 24-hour general strike to protest rising prices.
Greece FM marks 81th century of Nazi invasion
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Wednesday marked the 81th anniversary of the Nazi invasion of Greece, saying that Greece has always stood “on the right side of history.”
Theodorikakos tests positive for Covid-19
Civil Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos on Wednesday said he has tested positive for Covid-19.
Greece declares 12 Russian diplomatic staff unwelcome
Greece on Wednesday declared 12 Russian officials personae non gratae, joining other European states that have taken similar steps in recent days as accusations of atrocities committed by Russian forces against civilians in Ukraine pushed diplomacy to its limits.
Hospital fire in Covid-19 ward leaves 1 dead
Fire broke out Wednesday morning in the Covid-19 ward of a hospital in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, leaving one person dead and two seriously injured, firefighters said.
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Nicosia divided on defense aid for Ukraine
Nicosia is reportedly finding it difficult to implement the US proposal for the Cypriot National Guard to give up military equipment of Russian origin so it can be used as aid for Ukraine.
Fire prompts evacuation of Covid clinic in Thessaloniki
Patients and staff had to be evacuated from Papanikolaou hospital in Thessaloniki in northern Greece when a fire broke out shortly after 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
One person dead after Thessaloniki hospital fire
At least one person has died after a hospital fire in Thessaloniki in northern Greece.