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Α strong earthquake occurred at 10:06 on Tuesday night in Evia in the same epicenter as the 4.7R in the morning. The tremor was strongly felt also in Greek capital Athens and in a radius of over 100 km.   According to the revised solution of the Athens Observatory, the …

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One of Greece’s last surviving heroes of World War II, fighter pilot Konstantinos Hatzilakos, has died at the age of 102, the Association of Retired Air Force Officers announced on Tuesday. Lieutenant general Konstantinos Hatzilakos was an iconic figure of the Air Force, a veteran fighter pilot of the Second …

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Eighty-six Pakistani nationals returned to their home country voluntarily on Tuesday, boarding a flight chartered by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The migrants’ return was organized in the framework of the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) program, in cooperation with the Greek Migration & Asylum Ministry’s Asylum Service and the …

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Greece’s health authorities announced on Tuesday 43,914 coronavirus cases confirmed in the week of November 21-27, ISO week 47/2022. According to the weekly coronavirus bulletin by the National Health Care organization EODY, 118 Covid-patients died in the same period, while the number of those intubated stood at 97 on Nov …

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For many Greeks their salary ends in the middle of the month and households are looking for ways to deal with the high prices. this only leads to consumption cuts even on food  and let bills unpaid. The latest survey conducted by the Consumer Goods Retail Research Institute (ELKA) ) …

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“The year 2022 will be one of historic records for both foreign direct investment in Greece and for exports,” Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Tuesday. Staikouras was speaking  t the “Naftemporiki” conference entitled “Greek Economy & Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities in an Unpredictable Future!” Referring to the performance of …

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Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued a RED ALERT weather warning on Tuesday as bad weather front “Ariel” is forecast to hit the country with heavy rainfalls and powerful thunderstorms with high frequency of lightning especially in coastal areas. Stormy south winds are forecast to blow with intensity 7-8 Beaufort. …

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New actions with innovative digital tools for Greek small tourist accommodations in Greece were presented by the Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Entrepreneurs of Greece at Xenia 2022 Small tourist accommodations claim an upgraded role in the next day of Greek tourism, with three new actions and with innovative digital solutions, …

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Unvaccinated health workers of the National Health Care system will return to work under a strict protocol that will include regular rapid testing. The return is reportedly scheduled on January 1, 2023, almost 15 months after thousands of doctors, nurses and administrative personnel were sent home for refusing to not …

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was received by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Monday evening. The Greek premier was accompanied by his spouse Mareva-Grabowski Mitsotaki. During the meeting that was described as “cordial” the two men discussed issues including environmental initiatives, and government plans to develop the former …

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An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scales shook the island of Evia on Tuesday morning and was felt over 70 km away due to its shallow focal depth. The tremor caused light material damages in some old building and has been followed by intense seismic activity. Its epicenter was …

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Four students were injured when a part of the wooden stage of the Municipality theater of Piraeus collapsed during a rehearsal on Monday afternoon. Dozens of children were at the theater watching the rehearsal by students from the local Music School Ensembles for a concert later in the evening. The …

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