May 18, 2022
Greece suspends use of masks indoors from June 1; exceptions
Greece’s Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Wednesday that the mandatory use of mask…
May 17, 2022
PM Mitsotakis at the US Congress: Common democratic values; Ukraine, Cyprus, Turkey
“There is no greater honor for an elected leader of Greece, where democracy was born, to addre…
May 17, 2022
Coronavirus cases in Greece rise to 6,252; more reinfections; 21 deaths
Greece’s health authorities announced on Tuesday, 6,252 new coronavirus cases and 21 deaths in…
May 17, 2022
The story behind Biden’s tie with Greek Flags goes back to …2017
When the doors of the White House opened on Monday evening and the US President Joe Biden welcomed G…
May 17, 2022
Greece to lift mask indoors on June 1, with few exceptions, says Minister
Health Minister Thanos Plevris said that the mandatory use of mask in public indoor spaces will be l…
May 17, 2022
Greece Weather Warning: Heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, wind, temperature drop
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued an emergency warning of weather deteriorat…
May 17, 2022
Blue Flag 2022 Greece: 581 beaches, 15 marinas, 6 touristic boats
581 beaches, 15 marinas and 6 tourist boats have been awarded with the Blue Flag in 2022, bringing G…
May 17, 2022
Purchase of F-35 fighter jets, energy, Turkey dominate Mitsotakis-Biden meeting
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed that Greece is eyeing the purchase of advanced US-built…
May 16, 2022
Death of 14-year-old: Suicide after bullying or victim of “Blackout Challenge”?
The mysterious death of a 14-year-old boy in his family home on Friday night, just hours before part…
May 16, 2022
Caroline Crouch: Life sentence for Babis Anagnostopoulos plus 11.5 years and €21K fine
Life imprisonment Babis Anagnostopoulos for the murder of young British-born mother Caroline Crouch …
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For the first time Greece hosts one of the most legendary exercises in the world, the NATO Tiger Meet 2022, with a history of 60 years. The drill is hosted by the Hellenic Air Force 335 Squadron. From Monday 9 to Friday 20 May 2022, the NATO Tiger Meet 2022 …
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Disney+ releases trailer for “Rise,” based on story of Antetokounmpo family
Disney Plus has released the trailer for “Rise,” a film based on the real-life story of the Nigerian-Greek Antetokounmpo family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league – Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker …
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Energy blackout? EU has an emergency plan for states and citizens
The European Commission has prepared an emergency plan for the case of an energy blackout. According to Spanish daily El Pais the Commission intends to present the plan on May 18. The plan contains several actions to be taken by EU member states for the worst case scenario in which …
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Coronavirus cases in Greece rise to 6,416; distribution; 27 deaths
Coronavirus cases rose to 6,416 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 27 patients died of Covid-related issues. The number of intubated Covid-patients decreased further to 196, Greece health authorities announced on Tuesday. The number of confirmed infections since the pandemic began is 3,371,051. Of the 6,416 new coronavirus …
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Greece among countries pushing for lifting Russian oil ban with EU-owned tankers
The European Union plans to abandon the proposal banning EU-owned ships from carrying Russian oil to third countries. Among the EU member states that pushed for the lifting if the export ban is Greece. According to a report, Bloomberg has learned and with those familiar with the matter, the proposal …
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New US Ambassador George Tsunis presents his credentials to President Sakellaropoulou
The new Ambassador of the United States of America to Greece, George James Tsunis, presented his credentials to the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning. During a short conversation with the President, Tsunis said he was touched that he has returned to …
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With 10.2% Greece’s inflation breaks 27-year-record in April 2022
Inflation in Greece broke a 27-year-record in April reaching 10.2%, Greek Statistics Authority ELSTAT announced on Tuesday. The rise of the Consumer Price Index reached a historic high since 1995. Consumer Price Index (CPI) of April 2022 (reference year 2020=100.0) is depicted as follows:The CPI in April 2022 compared with …
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Greece: 2,819 coronavirus cases; intubations drop below 200
Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday 2,819 coronavirus cases and 22 deaths in the past 24 hours. For the first time since months, the number of intubated Covid-patients dropped below 200. The number of confirmed infections since the pandemic began is 3,364,598. Of the 2,819 new coronavirus infections 313 were …
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Legendary Greek porn star Kostas Gousgounis passes away at 92
Legendary Greek porn star Kostas Gousgounis passed away at the age of 92. He died last Friday at an Athens hospital after suffering a heart attack a few days previously, media reported. His burial took place on Monday in Artemida, in eastern Attika. Gousgounis, who was born in Larissa on …
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Excessive profits by Greece’s energy producers estimated at €600 million, finds 6-month RAE audit
Greece’s Energy Regulatory Authority (RAE) has estimated that the excessive profits by electricity producers and suppliers in the country are at 600 million euros an audit report said. The Prime Minister had announced that the super profits will be taxed with 90 percent as a measure to have overcharges returned …
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Metro, Tram, ISAP trains on 3h work stoppage, rallies in downtown Athens, May 10
Athens metro, urban train ISAP and the tram will not run for three hours on Tuesday morning, May 10, due to a work stoppage launched by the STASY workers’ unions. Unions said the work stoppage would last from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Metro, tram and ISAP trains are expected …
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Greece opens again embassy in Kiev
“In a move of high symbolism, the Greek flag is flying again in Kiev today and the Greek Embassy opened again its doors in the Ukrainian capital,” Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias announced on Monday in statements after his meeting with the Foreign Minister of Kenya Reychelle Omamo. Η ελληνική σημαία …
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PM Mitsotakis at the US Congress: Common democratic values; Ukraine, Cyprus, Turkey
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The story behind Biden’s tie with Greek Flags goes back to …2017
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Purchase of F-35 fighter jets, energy, Turkey dominate Mitsotakis-Biden meeting
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University police to assume duties in early June, says Minister
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Leadership elections lead to massive increase of SYRIZA members
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Greece ready to welcome Finland, Sweden to NATO, says FM Dendias
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Greek State sues Novartis, claiming compensation for illegal practices
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Erdogan hints to veto Finland and Sweden membership to NATO
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Greek Parliament approves amendment of Mutual Defense Agreement with USA (MDCA)
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Hagia Sophia “mosque” to decorate new Turkish passports
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FM Dendias: “Upgrade of Turkish arsenal by USA is a problem for Greece”
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Passenger traffic at Greece’s airports soars Jan-Apr 2022
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EU Commission revises forecasts for Greece’s economy downwards to 3.5%
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Greece’s hotels struggle to fill available positions during busy tourism summer
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Greeks own 59% of EU fleet, says President of Greek Shipowners Union
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Energy blackout? EU has an emergency plan for states and citizens