Deputy foreign minister tests positive for Covid
Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Katsaniotis announced Sunday he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Greece expresses condolences on death of Desmond Tutu
Greece extended its condolences to the people of South Africa over the death on Sunday of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa.
Experts mulling teleworking, restrictions in entertainment as Omicron spreads
The Greek committee of experts advising the government is expected to recommend additional measures to contain the spread of the Omicron variant when it meets on Monday.
3-day mourning, public funeral for ex-President Papoulias
The government has decided to hold a 3-day official mourning for former President Karolos Papoulias, who died early Sunday at 92.
5.4-magnitude earthquake strikes east of Crete
A second, bigger tremor, has struck off the island of Crete, less than four hours after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake.
5.2-magnitude quake jolts Southern Aegean islands
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake has jolted southern Greek islands, but no damage or casualties have been reported so far.
Coronavirus: 4,036 new cases, 79 deaths
New cases of the coronavirus decreased, as usual, Sunday, but deaths rose sharply and intubations increased somewhat, health authorities announced.
Embassy of Israel in Athens releases statement honoring Papoulias
The Embassy of Israel in Athens released a statement on Sunday commemorating the former president. In particular, the statement highlighted and praised the role of Papoulias in improving the relations between the two countries.
Education minister rules out remote teaching
Education Minister Niki Kerameus has once more ruled out remote teaching on Sunday during a TV interview on SKAI TV, emphasizing that the government will prioritize keeping schools open.
Papoulias tributes pour in from across the political spectrum
Tributes have been pouring in from the Greek political world on Sunday honoring former President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias after his passing.