People in Thessaloniki collect necessities for Ukrainians
People collect basic necessities to be distributed to the Ukrainian population, at the Monastery of Vlatada, Thessaloniki, in northern Greece, on Tuesday.
New contact numbers for Mariupol Consulate General
After the transfer of the offices of the Consulate General of Mariupol to other facilities in the city for security reasons on Monday and as the diversion of landlines presented difficulties due to the conditions, those who wish to contact the Consulate General are kindly requested to use the telephone numbers 00380962681282, 00380982852454, according to…
Russian Embassy accuses Culture Minister of anti-Russian policies
The Russian Embassy in Greece has released a statement on social media accusing Culture Minister Lina Mendoni of anti-Russian policies following the instruction by her ministry for Greek cultural institutions to sever ties with their Russian counterparts following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Daily Covid-19 death toll eases to 52
Greek health authorities in their daily briefing announced 17,167 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday and 52 virus-related deaths. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 408 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
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Fire in abandoned building in central Athens
A fire broke out on Tuesday in an abandoned building on Nisyrou Street in central Athens. According to a statement released by the Hellenic Fire Service, there are currently 14 firefighters and four vehicles on scene to tackle the fire.
Man arrested after violent incident
A man was arrested in Thessaloniki on Tuesday after his involvement in a violent incident between two groups that left one man injured. The man was threatening to injure himself with a knife to stave off the arresting officers.
Embassy of Canada to Greece lit in colors of Ukraine
The Chancery of the Embassy of Canada to Greece was illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, blue and yellow, on Monday to demonstrate its support for the people of Ukraine in the aftermath of the Russian invasion. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Canada, Mark Allen, and the Ambassador of Ukraine,…
Greece backs sanctions against Russia, ready to take in refugees, says PM
Greece, the birthplace of democracy, backs EU sanctions against Russia after its unlawful invasion of Ukraine and stands ready to host Ukraine refugees, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Parliament on Tuesday.
Five arrested over armed heist on cash delivery
Five suspects have been arrested in Athens in connection with an armed robbery on a security van restocking an ATM with cash. The suspects are aged between 46 and 53 years old and are members of the same criminal organization.