Large swaths of Greece to be snowbound on Monday
Snow will cover a large part of Greece, even lower elevations, on Monday
Online event explores German RES solutions
The German-Greek Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting an online event on Tuesday titled “Energy Solutions Made in Germany: Renewable energy sources, storage and grid incorporation.”
Coronavirus: fewer cases, more deaths
New cases of the coronavirus decreased, as usual, Sunday, because of significantly less testing, but deaths rose, while intubations declined slightly, authorities announced.
Cold snap forces school closure on Mon, Tue
Schools will shut down on Monday and Tuesday in the Attica region – which includes the capital Athens – because of the unusually cold weather, and expected snowfall, that the storm “Elpis” (Hope) will bring.
Monitoring status to change in August
Greece will emerge from its enhanced surveillance status as of this August, according to information and estimates from Greek and European sources.
Explosion rocks makeshift mosque in central Athens
An explosion was recorded outside a makeshift mosque in central Athens on Sunday afternoon. There are no reports of injuries but there have been material damages, including to two cars.
Minister states remote teaching to take place if schools close due to cold snap
Education Minister Niki Kerameus has clarified on Sunday that schools will employ remote teaching if they are forced to remain closed due to the forecasted cold snap that will bring snow and gale-force winds to many parts of Greece.
Two men arrested over attempted rape charges
Two men were arrested on Saturday night near the northern city of Serres on charges of attempted rape and unlawful restraint. The two men were quickly identified by officers after the woman went to the police.
Protest against migrant camp extension
The municipal council of Orestiada in northeastern Greece is convening Tuesday to discuss controversial plans by the government to expand a migrant reception and identification center on the outskirts of the border village of Fylakio.
Theo Angelopoulos Tribute | Athens | January 24
The French Institute in Athens is holding a special tribute to Greek filmmaker Theo Angelopoulos, 10 years to the day that the award-winning auteur was killed in a traffic accident on set for his last project, “The Other Sea.” The event, which will be held at the IFA’s Theo Angelopoulos Auditorium, will focus on his…