Man from Volos dies from Covid-19
An unvaccinated man from the city of Volos died from Covid-19 on Tuesday, about ten days after his mother passed away from the same disease.
Deputy development minister tests positive for Covid
Greek Deputy Development Minister Nikos Papathanasis announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for Covid-19.
Souvenirs expo to open at Metropolitan Expo Center
Despite the latest wave of the pandemic, the Parousies exhibition dedicated to souvenirs, along with sideshows Popular Art and Artefact, is opening on Wednesday at the Metropolitan Expo Center, next to Athens International Airport.
Musicians take to the streets
Musicians perform outside the Greek Parliament in Athens on Monday during a protest against new Covid-19 measures that ban music at all restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.
US skepticism over the EastMed gas pipeline
Endy Zemenides, HALC’s executive director, joins The Greek Current to discuss the reports of US reservations over the feasibility of the EastMed gas pipeline project and what it means for the 3+1 partnership with Greece, Cyprus, and Israel.
Government may reduce VAT in some products to contain surging costs
The Greek government is considering reducing the VAT on a number of products to contain price hikes, Development and Investment Minister Adonis Georgiadis said Monday.
Support news from next week
The government will announce its additional support measures against the impact of the pandemic next week, if deemed necessary according to health data and the condition of enterprises.
Greece heading for new high in infections
New Covid-19 infections are expected to smash yet a new record on Tuesday, as health authorities will incorporate the positive self tests confirmed after the reopening of schools, a medical expert said.
European Parliament President David Sassoli dies at 65
David Sassoli, the Italian journalist who worked his way up in politics and became president of the European Union’s parliament, died at a hospital in Italy early Tuesday, his spokesperson said.
Armed robber holds up bank
An armed robber entered a bank branch in the district of Dafni, an inner suburb of Athens, on Tuesday morning, confronted an employee, and made off with an unspecified amount of cash, press reports said.