Florina struck by 5.3-magnitude earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 was registered in northwestern Greece late on Sunday, the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens said.
Pandemic support on real data
The new government package of support measures for the economy against the pandemic will include targeted and well-calculated interventions that will not be horizontal, but decided on a case-by-case basis, determined by real data.
Turkey escalates its aggressive rhetoric against Greece
Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini English Edition, joins The Greek Current to talk about his two latest opinion pieces that look into the escalating rhetoric coming out of Ankara this week, Greece’s response, and the road ahead for Greek-Turkish relations in 2022.
Health system bolstered as virus spreads
As the battle against the coronavirus enters what experts are calling its most decisive stage, the Health Ministry is activating an emergency plan for the national health system (ESY) that entails a series of “fortification measures.”
Bill for overhauling long-suffering EFKA
A long overdue draft bill overhauling the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) and making it more efficient was put to a 15-day public consultation on Friday, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs said.
Van Weert brace sinks Panathinaikos at Volos
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus deprived the Super League of five out of its seven games this weekend, but can take nothing away from Volos’ glorious win over Panathinaikos on Sunday.
Keeping a cool head
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on all of us.
A crucial year for US democracy
The scenes from the US Capitol insurrection last January 6 are still vivid.
The letter that spurred the restoration of a historic monastery
One morning in 1996 an envelope arrived by post at the Monastery of Agios Dionysios in the foothills of Mount Olympus, addressed to Abbot Maximos and naming one Karl Faber from Germany as the sender.
SafePass fines on Cypriot stores
Inspections in Cyprus have intensified in recent days as part of a crackdown on violations by citizens and enterprises of Covid-19 safety rules, leading to dozens of fines being issued on a daily basis, including against supermarkets. As the Omicron variant drives up infections, authorities have specifically targeted retailers, given that it is mandatory in…