Coronavirus: 12,997 new cases, 51 deaths
Authorities announced 12,997 new cases of the coronavirus, as well as 51 deaths, for the 24-hour period ending at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Snap polls on the horizon if crisis eases
Even though Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has repeatedly made it clear that his government will serve out its four-year term, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has reportedly sparked behind-the-scenes discussions about the possibility of holding elections before the summer, on the strict condition that the situation stabilizes.
A Tangled Web for Turkey in Russia’s War With Ukraine
As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its second week, Turkey finds itself in an unenviable position, entangled geographically, economically, politically, and militarily with the war’s protagonists.
Evacuation of 25 people from Ukraine a success
The Greek “Nostos 4” operation to evacuate 25 people from Odessa, including nine people who worked aboard a Greek-owned ship, was a success according to a statement released on social media by Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Saturday.
High yields on Greek islands
Luxury holiday homes in emblematic parts of Greece have by far the highest returns in the Mediterranean. This concerns the yields from letting them out in relation to purchase prices, rendering Greek island real estate exceptionally attractive.
Greece launches new operation to evacuate 25 people from Odessa
A new Greek operation, entitled “Nostos 4”, was launched on Saturday to evacuate 25 people from the Ukrainian city of Odessa. Nine of these were employed onboard a Greek-owned ship, with three of the seamen being Greek citizens.
Number of Covid deaths, ICU patients dropping
Health experts are reportedly encouraged by the rapid decline in the number of serious cases of Covid-19 and the daily death rate over the last few weeks and are examining a further relaxation of measures for curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Ministry announces a total of 3,155 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Greece so far
The Citizen Protection Ministry announced on Saturday that a further 451 Ukrainian refugees had arrived in Greece over the preceding 24 hours, including 147 minors.
Man arrested over quadruple murder in Ilia
A 60-year-old man was arrested late on Saturday night on suspicion of killing two adults and their children who were found dead at their home in the village of Andravida on Wednesday. According to local media and public broadcaster ERT, the suspect has reportedly confessed to the crime.
New regional climate change plan inked
A decision signed on Friday by the ministries of Environment, Development, Infrastructure and Agriculture paves the way for Greece’s first so-called Regional Adaptation Plan for Climate Change.