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Heavy vehicles banned from Attiki Odos due to snowstorm
Heavy vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes, as well as articulated buses, are prohibited from using the Attiki Odos beltway in Athens from 10 p.m. Wednesday due to the Filippos snowstorm, its operator has announced.
Europe faces pressure to join boycott of Russian oil and gas
Europe faces a tough choice: Is it worth a recession to choke off oil and gas money to Russia while it fights a war in Ukraine?
Turkey is ready to cooperate with Israel on energy says Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday in Ankara with the Turkish president calling the visit a turning point in the countries’ relations. Erdogan also stated his country’s readiness to cooperate with Israel on energy issues.
First US tourists have arrived
The first direct flight of an American airline from the United States landed at Athens International Airport on Tuesday, opening this year’s tourism season earlier than ever before.
Journalists decry Russian Embassy intervention
The Athens Journalists’ Union (ESIEA) on Tuesday denounced a recent statement by the Russian Embassy in Athens urging journalists to watch a particular television report to educate themselves on the situation in Ukraine.
Israel’s president visits Turkey as nations aim to heal rift
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Turkey Wednesday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, becoming the first leader from Israel to visit in 14 years as the two countries move to turn a new page in their troubled relationship.
Schools in areas of Attica to remain closed on Thursday due to Filipos snowstorm
During the meeting held by Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Christos Stylianides on Wednesday it was decided that schools in areas of north, east, and west Attica will remain closed on Thursday due to the Filipos cold weather front.
Scientific committee proposes further relaxation of ongoing pandemic measures
The scientific committee advising the government on the pandemic met on Wednesday and has recommended a further relaxation of the ongoing measures as critical pandemic metrics are easing.
New Covid-19 cases continue to rise with 23,335
Greek health authorities announced 23,335 new Covid-19 cases and 61 virus-related deaths on Wednesday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 360 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.