Greek politicians’ wealth declarations published
A parliamentary committee published the source of wealth declarations (“pothen esches”) of 1,068 politicians and other public servants on Thursday for the financial year 2020.
A parliamentary committee published the source of wealth declarations (“pothen esches”) of 1,068 politicians and other public servants on Thursday for the financial year 2020.
A summit of European Union and Balkan leaders failed on Thursday to break a deadlock over a stalled EU membership bid by North Macedonia and Albania, even as Ukraine was set to become an official candidate for membership.
Any government support measures should be focused and of a temporary nature, the Parliamentary Budget Office said on Thursday.
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens tested positive for Covid-19 for a second time on Thursday. According to state broadcaster ERT, the archbishop is currently asymptomatic and is quarantining at home in the care of his personal doctor. The archbishop has also been vaccinated.
There are three confirmed cases of monkeypox in Greece according to the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) on Thursday. Testing of a further suspected case is ongoing.
Celebrated Korean conductor Myung-whun Chung will be leading the great philharmonic orchestra of Italy’s La Scala theater in a concert at the Herod Atticus Theater.
Greek health authorities announced 10,474 new reported cases of Covid-19 during their daily briefing on the course of the pandemic on Thursday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also announced 17 virus-related deaths and 88 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
The National Vaccination Committee recommended that a second Covid booster shot be available to everyone over 30 after convening on Thursday. It was stressed that this second booster shot is not yet mandatory, just a recommendation.
The Acropolis Hill in Athens, an ancient citadel located on a rock above the city and one of the country’s most visited ancient sites, will get a new, high-tech security system for real-time monitoring of the area, after the country’s top archaeological body approved the replacement of the existing, old network of cameras.
Greek-Canadian actress and director Nia Vardalos announced that filming of the third instalment of the successful My Big Fat Greek Wedding has started in Athens.