Dealing with a pandemic is not an easy task. But the government leaks on possible new measures which are reversed the next morning and the backpedaling under pressure from various interest groups erode the government’s credibility and cause unwarranted uncertainty.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s recent comments are a reiteration of the position laid out in detail in two letters to the United Nations secretary-general by the country’s permanent representative, Feridun Sinirlioglu, dated July 30 and September 30.
The Gazarte music venue in downtown Athens is celebrating Christmas in a big way this year, with a rich program of concerts, parties and culinary treats.
The three most important blue chips outside the banks sector at the Greek stock market kept the benchmark in the black on Wednesday despite early losses.
Former TV show co-host Stathis Panagiotopoulos was arrested on Wednesday afternoon for posting “revenge porn” videos of former girlfriends online.
The Scientific Committee advising the government on the handling of the pandemic has proposed several new measures to contain the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant according to information made available to Kathimerini on Wednesday. A final decision on their implementation is expected on Thursday.
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has formally filed his resignation to the parliament on Wednesday, following his party’s loss at mayoral elections in the country in October.
Greek authorities ramped up a major sea-and-air search and rescue operation in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday after a migrant smuggling vessel sank, leaving at least three people dead and dozens reported missing.
Health Minister Thanos Plevris said Wednesday the government is considering imposing some restrictions after the holiday season to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Customs authorities in Piraeus, Greece’s largest port, seized more than 60 million contraband cigarettes hidden in seven containers.