Migrant farm workers being vaccinated against Covid
Greek health authorities started vaccinating migrant workers working in the fields of the Nea Manolada area of the Peloponnese against Covid-19.
Coronavirus: 18,834 new cases, 101 deaths, 672 intubations
Greek health authorities announced 18,834 new coronavirus cases and 101 deaths during their daily briefing on Monday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also revealed that there are currently 672 patients intubated in Greece’s ICUs.
Man accused of violently attacking partner turns himself in
A 46-year-old man accused of violently attacking and hospitalizing his partner has turned himself in on Monday at the police precinct of Argyroupouli, a suburb south of Athens. The man arrived at the police station accompanied by his lawyer to face charges of attempted homicide, after allegedly attacking his partner and leaving her unconscious in…
Michael Amiridis named President of UofSC
Michael Amiridis was named the 30th President of the University of South Carolina at a meeting of the university’s Board of Trustees on January 14. Amiridis is expected to assume his role in the summer of 2022, replacing current Interim President Harris Pastides.
Turkish drone flies over Kandelioussa
A Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flew over the islet of Kandelioussa on Monday. According to information the drone was flying at 19,000 feet when it passed over the islet, located west of the island of Nisyros, at 1.23 p.m.
Primary healthcare faces lack of staff, equipment
Primary care centers in northern parts of Greece are woefully understaffed and lack the necessary equipment for basic examinations, needlessly referring patients that could be treated there to large city hospitals, doctors complain.
Great minds held hostage
It is almost half a century since the great Greek paradox began: immunity from violence and harassment at Greek universities.
Pilot plan to tackle hospital infections
A program for improving procedures aimed at preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in Greece has entered its main phase, which includes collecting data on the current situation, as well as a series of interventions that have already been planned and will be carried out within the next four years to curb HAIs and antimicrobial resistance.
Police seize thousands of amphetamine pills on Rhodes
Greek police have seized more than 180,000 super-charged amphetamine Captagon pills on the island of Rhodes.
Trial against philanthropist and dozens resumes in Turkey
The trial against prominent Turkish civil rights figure Osman Kavala resumed Monday – the 1539th day of his pre-trial detention – without his participation. The hearing is taking place as a Council of Europe deadline that could trigger infringement procedures looms. The European Court of Human Rights ruled in 2019 that Kavala’s rights had been…