Greece imposes severe restrictions on travel from southern Africa
Greece stopped short of imposing a ban on air travel from southern African countries over a new Covid-19 variant, choosing instead to introduce severe restrictions for nine of them.
Intubations for Covid patients rise higher
The number of intubated Covid-19 patients rose further to 630 on Friday, from 621 the previous day, according to the daily data announced by Greek health authorities.
Man in Ilia swept by floodwaters found dead
A 65-year-old man was found dead by rescuers after his car was swept away by a flash flood in Ilia, western Greece, on Friday.
Man dies after being hit by train in central Athens
A man died on Friday after he was hit by a train at a railway crossing in central Athens. Ten people from the Hellenic Fire Service and three vehicles participated in an operation to clear the debris and reach the 33-year-old man.
Gov’t to wait for scientists before deciding on travel ban
The Greek government will decide on whether to issue a travel ban similar to the ones announced by the United Kingdom and Israel after scientists get “a clear picture” of a new version of the coronavirus detected in South Africa, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said on Friday.
Explainer: What is this new Covid variant in South Africa?
South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in Covid-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
EU warning on civil servants
The European Commission sounded on Wednesday the alarm over public sector hirings in Greece, in an otherwise positive report on the 12th enhanced surveillance assessment.
ENFIA to be 3% less in 2022
Most property owners will pay a reduced Single Property Tax (ENFIA) next year, while the Finance Ministry is proceeding with the increase of monthly installments to 10 or 12 for the payment not only of ENFIA but also of income tax.
Insect ‘invaders’ wreaking havoc on indigenous species
It took just a few years for the red palm weevil, which appeared in Greece in 2004 with the mass imports of palm trees for the Olympic Games, to exterminate many species of palms.
Tsitsipas upbeat after surgery
Tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas underwent elbow surgery on Thursday and is to begin his 2022 preparations in Dubai next month.