Migrant deaths last September bring pushback claims to the fore
The deaths of two migrants, from Cameroon and Ivory Coast, last September has brought the issue of alleged migrant pushbacks by Greece back to the fore.
Cartoon by Ilias Makris (17/02/2022)
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Time for change at universities
Now that the plan for the introduction of a university police force is becoming clearer, its real aims are visible.
Greekend: Tourism organization coins new word in city break ad campaign
The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) launched a new advertising campaign on Thursday, touting Greece’s attractions as a city break destination.
Energy retailers get ultimatum to pay debts
Seeking to put an end to the spiral of outstanding debts in the electricity market, the government appears determined to prevent the very real threat of companies in the sector declaring bankruptcy and the disruption this could cause in the midst of an energy crisis.
Teenager arrested for distribution of child pornography
An 18-year-old was arrested on Thursday on charges of distributing child pornography and sexually abusing a 15-year-old relative.
Covid-19 death toll remains high with a further 93 fatalities
The daily briefing by the Greek health authorities announced 19,504 new coronavirus cases and 93 virus-related deaths on Thursday. EODY also stated that there are currently 484 intubated patients being treated in ICUs.
Supermarket chain releases statement following elderly shoplifter incident
Lidl Greece has released a statement on Thursday that it will not be taking any further action following public scrutiny over the handling of an elderly shoplifter after she was caught stealing food on Saturday.
Greece ‘supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity,’ says PM
Greece will support the territorial integrity of Ukraine if it is invaded by Russia but firmly believes in the need for open lines of communication, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Brussels on Thursday, as Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias heads to Moscow.
Public hospital doctors, nurses call work stoppage on Friday
Doctors and nurses employed in the country’s national health system will stage a work stoppage on Friday morning from 9 to 11 a.m., their union said on Thursday.