Coronavirus: 18,592 new cases, 66 deaths, 642 intubated
New cases of the coronavirus decreased, as usual, Sunday, because of significantly less testing, but deaths and intubations rose slightly, authorities announced.
New rules for the uninsured to go into effect on February 1
Health Ministry legislation aimed at containing the cost of medical care for people who are not insured with one of the country’s state social security funds will go into force on February 1, with a delay of a few weeks.
Anti-vaxxers protest, support Djokovic
About 120 anti-vaxxers, according to police estimates, marched Sunday in Thessaloniki, chanting, among other things, slogans in support of Serb tennis player Novak Djokovic.
Cypriot NPLs in quarterly drop of 14.4%
Nonperforming loans in Cyprus recorded a decrease of 722 million euros, or 14.4%, in end-September compared with end-June 2021, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Friday.
Opposition leader tests positive for Covid-19
Opposition Leader Alexis Tsipras revealed that he has tested positive for Covid-19 in a statement uploaded to social media on Sunday. The SYRIZA leader and former prime minister stated that his symptoms are mild and that his wife and children are still returning negative tests.
Cyprus FM resigns, hints at Presidency bid
The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, released a statement on Sunday revealing that he had tendered his resignation several days ago and hinted at a possible bid for the presidency at the 2023 elections.
Man arrested in central Athens after shooting gun in the air
Police officers arrested a 30-year-old man in central Athens on Sunday morning after he shot a gun into the air. The man proceeded to barricade himself in his apartment but after a rapid operation by the police the standoff was resolved.
Greece, US hold joint maritime drill
Greek navy and air force units hold a joint maritime exercise with US Carrier Strike Group 8 (GSG-8) off the island of Crete in late December and early January, in photos made available on Saturday.
Athens parking app upgraded
The myAthensPass mobile phone application for parking in downtown Athens has been upgraded to allow motorists to use the system even when they are not in the vicinity.
Panagiotis Sotiropoulos | Athens | To March 13
In “Anonymous Paths, a Personal View of Greece 2007-2017,” at the Benaki Museum’s Pireos Street annex, photographer Panagiotis Sotiropoulos presents a series that depicts a country in transition.