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EU commission to help member states assist Ukraine refugees
The European Union announced moves Wednesday to help its member states assist the millions of refugees fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine in accessing schools for their children, healthcare, accommodation and work.
Greece stands by diaspora in Ukraine, president says in March 25 message
The Greek community in Ukraine “is in our thoughts, as it’s going through a trying time and is suffering the hardships of war,” President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has said, in her message to diaspora Greeks ahead of Greek Independence Day on March 25.
Weekly mandatory self-tests for students to be reduced to one
The scientific committee advising the government on the course of the pandemic met on Wednesday and recommended that the number of weekly mandatory self-tests for students be reduced to one, down from the current two necessary tests.
Second anti-Covid drug to be available next week
Pfizer’s anti-Covid medication Paxlovid will be available to high-risk patients starting next week, Alternate Health Minister Mina Gaga said Tuesday.
EU moves towards joint natural gas purchase to curb shortages
The European Union is moving toward the joint purchase of natural gas and ensuring its storage facilities are nearly full to try to avoid another crisis tied to its dependency on Russian energy, officials said Tuesday.
Athens metro and tram schedules changed for parades
The operator of the Athens metro and tram, STASY, on Wednesday announced changes to the usual service due to the military and student parades taking place on Thursday and Friday.
Four Classical Concerts | Athens | March 31 – April 4
There’s an exciting week coming up at the Athens Concert Hall, which is hosting four classical concerts over five days, starting on March 31 with French piano duo Katia and Marielle Labeque.
Fugitive in migrant trafficking case arrested
A 48-year-old woman, convicted for her involvement in a migrant trafficking case and facing a 38-year prison sentence, was arrested near Kilkis in northern Greece on Wednesday. The woman was considered a fugitive from the law.
New Covid-19 cases ease to 23,106
Greek health authorities announced 23,106 new cases of Covid-19 and 53 virus-related deaths during their daily briefing on Wednesday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there were 338 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.