Cartoon by Ilias Makris (22/12/2021)
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Covid infections ease to 5,641
Health authorities reported 5,641 new Covid infections in Greece in their daily bulletin on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to ε 1,049,936.
One billion euros for electricity
The Greek government will have a billion euros at its disposal from revenues from emission rights auctions to subsidize electricity bills in the first quarter of 2022, when prices are expected to continue to soar.
Eurobank’s ESG deposit product soars
Banks are now attracting “green” money through deposit products, which are destined to finance environmentally friendly investments.
Santa Claus still coming to town
With Greece and the world in the grip of the pandemic, Athens remains nonetheless in full Christmas mode, with – albeit cautious – music, theater and dance performances across the city somewhat allaying the Covid blues.
Grace period extended for unvaxxinated healthcare staff
Unvaxxinated healthcare staff in the national healthcare system (ESY) will have another three months to reconsider their stance before being terminated, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said in parliament on Thursday.
Violent incidents on the rise at schools in Greece
Social workers are increasingly concerned about the growing number of violent incidents at schools.
Christmas on borrowed cash for many
One in four households will acquire food and presents through borrowing this festive season, according to the 2021 version of the European Consumer Payment Report.
Mitsotakis holds telephone call with Russian counterpart
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin.
Municipality of Athens cancels Christmas Eve event due to Covid
The municipality of Athens cancelled an event on the city’s main Kotzia square due to the risk of Covid-19 infections.