Zefyri: Police investigate armed ‘show of force’ video
A video has emerged on social media showing young people in the western Attican suburb of Zefyri participating in an apparent armed “show of force.”
Omicron cases rise to 17 in Greece; variant to eventually become dominant
Greek health authorities have confirmed 17 cases of the Omicron Covid variant in the country, the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) said Thursday.
First group of migrants from Cyprus relocated under Pope pledge
A first group of migrants left Cyprus on Thursday as part of an initiative by Pope Francis to assist in their relocation, the government said.
Coronavirus: 4,696 new cases, 96 deaths
The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) reported 4,696 new infections by Covid-19 in the country Thursday, down from 4,801 the day before, as well as 96 deaths.
Former TV host arrested for allegedly revealing witness’ identity
A minor Greek television presenter was arrested in Athens on Thursday afternoon after a former associate filed a lawsuit against him for revealing his identity as a key witness in a case involving the former host.
European Central Bank to taper pandemic stimulus, but gently
The European Central Bank decided Thursday not to abruptly pull back pandemic support for the economy as the new omicron variant of Covid-19 stirs uncertainty about the recovery, despite inflation hitting record highs and the US speeding up its stimulus exit.
Strengthen exports of Greek varieties
George Soleas is the president and chief executive officer of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), which records annual sales of some 7.2 billion dollars. However, despite his best efforts, only 4.5 million dollars of those sales are Greek wines.
Flights from Greek airports resume after forty-minute blackout
Flights departing Greek airports have resumed normal operations following a technical issue on Thursday afternoon. According to information, there was a partial crash of the Athens and Macedonia Area Control Center’s systems that lasted for approximately 40 minutes.
Tsiodras decries political exploitation of science after study row
Professor Sotiris Tsiodras, epidemiologist and scientific advisor to the government, released a statement on Thursday decrying what he called out as science being exploited as a vehicle for political confrontation. The statement comes after a study co-authored with Theodoros Lytras on how the high numbers of patients in hospitals has negatively affected the mortality rate…
Apartment block blaze in Athens suburb
A fire broke out in an apartment block on Thursday in the west Athens suburb of Petroupoli.