Cyprus eyes rebound from loss of Russian, Ukrainian tourists
Archimandrite Agathonikos bows before the silver-covered icon of the Virgin Mary to offer prayers for an end to the war between “peoples of the same religion” in Ukraine.
Trade deficit in Cyprus soars 22.8%
Cyprus’ trade deficit increased by 22.79% in the January-April 2022 period compared to the same period of 2021, reaching 2.24 billion euros, compared to €1.825 billion, according to provisional data published on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat).
Second likely monkeypox case
A second person likely having monkeypox has been identified, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced Saturday.
Papandreou: Putin success would encourage other autocrats
Back from a recent health scare, former Prime Minister George Papandreou said the EU should seek energy and defense autonomy.
Youth Orchestras | Athens | June 12
The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony from the USA is touring Greece and will be joining forces with the Underground Youth Orchestra of Athens for one show at the Rematia Theater in Halandri.
Passenger traffic leaving Attica ports for long weekend expected to peak on Saturday
More Athenians are expected to join Friday’s mass exodus from the Greek capital for the long holiday weekend on Saturday.
Covid-19 deaths pass 30,000 milestone
Greek health authorities announced 4,539 Covid-19 cases during their daily briefing on the course of the pandemic on Saturday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also reported 15 virus-related deaths, passing the 30,000 milestone, and 109 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
Turkey’s pursuit of strategic autonomy
Turkey is pursuing strategic autonomy and hegemony of the Eastern Mediterranean according to a paper released by Alexandros Diakopoulos, former National Security Advisor of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Nikos Stournaras, Research Assistant at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP).
Kindergartens, primary schools to close 5.30 p.m.
Greece’s all-daykindergartens and primary schools will take part in a pilot program in the next academic year extending operating hours from 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., the government has announced.
PM to meet with Cypriot President on Friday
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to meet with the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades on Friday in Nicosia.