SNF to pay for new children’s hospital
The Greek Parliament last week approved a donation of 160 million euros by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) for the construction of a university pediatric hospital in Thessaloniki.
Covid-19: 16,442 new infections, fewer deaths
The daily bulletin by Greek health authorities showed 66 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, versus 92 the previous day, as well as 16,442 new cases – a drop from 17,656 on Friday.
Greece to pay about 127 million over poor plastic recycling record
Greece will have to pay around €127 million to the European Union this year due to its low performance in recycling plastic packaging.
Amazon to support Greece’s digital transformation
Amazon Web Services (AWS) wants to be actively involved in the digital transformation of the country after the important steps taken in this direction by both the private sector and the Greek government.
12,000 compensation applications submitted to Attiki Odos
Some 12,000 applications for compensation were submitted to the online platform for drivers who were trapped on the Attiki Odos motorway during the recent snowstorm, the company said.
Cartoon by Ilias Makris (12/02/2022)
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Mandatory Covid test scrapped for travellers from US, Canada, Australia
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority scrapped a requirement for travellers from the United States, Canada and Australia to present a negative Covid-19 test, provided they have a vaccination certificate or a certificate of recent illness.
Police raids more soccer fan clubs, three arrested
Three people were arrested during police raids in 21 various soccer fan clubs in the region of Attica on Friday, authorities said Saturday.
Karamanlis: Piraeus to become transport hub
Major infrastructure projects planned in Piraeus will transform the country’s biggest port into a true transport hub, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas A. Karamanlis told radio station Kanali 1 on Friday.
Piano in Love | Athens | February 12
“Piano in Love” is a tribute to love, from the Romantic movement to pop music. Celebrated pianist Manos Kitsikopoulos returns to the Athens Concert Hall to present a curated set list of musical works, from Franz Liszt to the Beatles and Radiohead.