EU excess deaths in November hit highest in a year: Eurostat
Around 27% more people died in the European Union than usual during November, the biggest increase in a year as a fresh wave of Covid-19 swept the region, official data showed on Friday.
Sakellaropoulou among mourners at Sassoli funeral in Rome
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou was among EU and Italian leaders who attended the state funeral in Rome of David Sassoli, the president of the European Parliament who died earlier this week aged 65.
Trial of Covid denier postponed after positive test for Covid
The trial of a Greek lawyer for spreading fake news about the Covid-19 pandemic on the internet was postponed Friday until May 4 after his lawyers presented results showing that he had tested positive for the virus.
University police to be ready in four months, says minister
The so-called University Institutions Protection Team (OPPI) are scheduled to commence their four-month training in the northeastern city of Komotini on Sunday, Civil Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos said on Friday.
Turkey says it held talks with Armenia in constructive atmosphere
Turkey’s foreign ministry said on Friday a first round of talks between Turkey and Armenia on normalizing ties after decades of animosity were held in a “positive and constructive” atmosphere, adding the sides were committed to full normalization.
Russia voices dismay over US presence in Alexandroupoli
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed his dismay on Friday over increased US presence in Greece’s northern port of Alexandroupoli.
Dourou denies charges over deadly 2017 floods
The deaths and destruction wrought by the flash floods in Mandra, western Attica, in November 2017 were due to the improbable intensity of the weather event, former Attica regional governor Rena Dourou told a court on Friday, as she denied criminal charges against her.
Reforms helped restore country’s competitiveness
We currently expect a strong rebound of 7.2% in 2021 and about 5% and 4.4.% respectively in 2022 and 2023. Over the next three years, we expect Greece’s economic growth will surpass the eurozone average, including in real GDP per capita terms.
International agencies forecast strong growth in Greece
2021 was a milestone year for the Greek economy as it largely managed to repair the damage inflicted on the country’s gross domestic product by the coronavirus pandemic.
Inflation at an 11-year high
The Greek consumer price index has topped 5% for the first time since January 2011, as in December it reached 5.1% on an annual basis, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) confirmed on Thursday.