Pfizer CEO receives top Greek honor for his work
Pfizer President and CEO, Albert Bourla, received Greece’s highest civilian honor on Tuesday for his distinguished work in the pharmaceutical industry and his services to the country.
18,988 new cases of Covid-19 reported
Greek health authorities announced 18,988 new cases of Covid-19 and 70 virus-related deaths on Tuesday during their daily briefing on the course of the pandemic. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 358 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
Fighters fly over the Acropolis as part of “Iniochos” exercise
A mixed formation of fighter jets flew over the ancient site of the Acropolis in Athens on Tuesday afternoon as part of the multinational “Iniochos 2022” military exercise.
Safe in Greece, Ukrainian children confront trauma of war
The drawings in a makeshift classroom in Athens tell the story of children who escaped war. Combat scenes – a helicopter dropping bombs, burning buildings, tanks and bodies on the ground – hang next to peace doves carrying olive branches.
One dead after being hit by train
A man was killed, and two others were injured after a train hit them on Tuesday in the northern city of Kilkis. According to information from the scene, the three men were on foot when they were struck by the cargo train at approximately 11.10 a.m.
Private funds snap up local enterprises
Greek private equity funds have in the last few months been busy taking over local medium-sized corporations.
Cyprus mulling US weapons proposal
Cyprus reportedly remains open to the possibility of reaching an agreement with the US to give up its Russian weapons.
Demolition of illegal beach constructions on hold again
The Environment Ministry has given another six-month extension for the demolition of arbitrary construction on shores, increasing the total duration of the suspension to 18 months.
Big fire breaks out on island of Rhodes
A school and an unspecified number of homes were evacuated on the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes on Tuesday as a large wildfire approached the seaside village of Soroni.
Naming ceremony for TUI aircraft on Crete
“The Tοurism Ministry and all the tourism agencies are putting up a huge battle every day with hard work and effort, daily goals for all our destinations, the extension of the tourist season with a sustainable tourism model, without big words and with high expectations for this year’s tourism season,” Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said…