People vaccinated abroad can now register on Greek vaccination site
Residents in Greece who were vaccinated abroad can now register themselves as vaccinated on an official Greek website and schedule a booster if necessary.
Keeping a cool head
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. Public trust in health experts and state officials has been seriously damaged.
EU scientists say 2021 was world’s fifth-hottest year on record
In July and August, a Mediterranean heatwave stoked intense wildfires in countries including Turkey and Greece. Sicily set a new European temperature high of 48.8C, a record awaiting official confirmation.
Familiar patterns in the plans of the Big Powers
It may seem like a bad omen, or it could just be a coincidence: the shadow of the “Ukrainian issue,” which is expected to loom large over 2022, brings to mind memories of Greece’s adventures in January 1919 when the government of then-prime minister Eleftherios Venizelos made the reckless decision to send troops to Ukraine…
Hope marble foot will push UK to return Parthenon Sculptures
Greece hopes the 2,500-year-old marble fragment, which arrived Monday on loan from an Italian museum, may help resolve one of the world’s thorniest cultural heritage disputes and lead to the reunification in Athens of all surviving Parthenon Sculptures.
Athens holds homage to the legacy of Melina Mercouri
Paying tribute to Melina Mercouri (1920-1994) – the actress, activist and politician that launched the campaign for the repatriation of the Parthenon marbles from the British Museum – the City of Athens is launching an exhibition on the breadth and depth of her influence.
Body of man recovered from sea off Sifnos
The remains, which were in a state of advanced stage of decomposition, were found in the sea near the island’s main town of Kamares.
Ban on gay or bisexual men giving blood lifted
Men who have same-sex sexual relations can now donate blood in Greece, following the lifting of a decades-old ban.
Authorities announce 27,766 new coronavirus cases and 85 deaths
Greek health authorities announced 27,766 new coronavirus cases and 85 deaths on Monday. The daily briefing by the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also revealed that 654 patients are currently intubated in the country’s ICUs.
Prices on basic products to rise
Households are bracing for a further drop in their disposable incomes and retailers for a further decline in demand, following a lower-than-expected market performance over the festive season.