Greek mountain destinations aching for bookings
Hotels and guesthouses at Greek winter destinations have been particularly affected by the pandemic, suffering through the lockdown periods with no occupancy or revenue.
Authorities announce 105 Covid-related deaths
Greek authorities announced 7,287 new cases of coronavirus and 105 fatalities in the past 24 hours Monday.
Holy Synod says cannot monitor compliance with Covid restrictions
The Holy Synod, the Greek Church’s governing body, said Monday that flock compliance with government measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 cannot be ensured.
Akar says Greece ‘playing the victim card’
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has accused Greece of “playing the victim card” in its relations with Turkey, while accusing the government in Athens of creating tensions in bilateral ties.
Report: Democracy backsliding across the world amid pandemic
Democracy is deteriorating across the world, with countries notably taking undemocratic and unnecessary actions to contain the coronavirus pandemic, an intergovernmental body said in its new report Monday.
Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine trial data shows long-term efficacy in adolescents
Pfizer Inc said on Monday its Covid-19 vaccine provided strong long-term protection against the virus in a late-stage study conducted among adolescents aged 12 to 15 years.
New restrictions come into effect as pandemic deaths mount
Greece on Monday introduced a wide range of new restrictions aimed at curbing a Covid-19 infection spike that has pushed the rate of death to nearly double the European Union average.
More Turkish overflights in the eastern Aegean
A pair of Turkish F-16 flew over the Panagia and Oinousses islets in the eastern Aegean on Monday, the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA) said.
Jump in prices ‘temporary,’ PM tells parliament
The surge in the cost of living in Greece is affected by “external factors and is temporary,” Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday, noting that there is indeed a global price crisis.
Agriculture Minister tests positive for Covid-19
Agricultural Development and Food Minister Spilios Livanos announced Monday that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was self-isolating.