June 24, 2022
US Supreme Court decision on abortions has Greek Trumpistas out of their holes
A shocking decision in the USA has Christian-Talibans in Greece to come out of their holes and claim…
June 24, 2022
Coronavirus cases in Greece rise to 13,972 incl 2,000 reinfections
Coronavirus cases in Greece rose to 11,972 in the last 24 hours, health authorities announced on Fri…
June 24, 2022
Purple jellyfish, octopuses, sharks: Greek Marine Protection warns of “exaggeration & myths”
Dangerous purple jellyfish, smart octopuses, sharks gone wild in Greece’s seas. Recent media r…
June 24, 2022
European Council sends stern message to Turkey, Ankara responds with Greek airspace violations
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis briefed the European partners on Turkey ‘s actions and the …
June 24, 2022
Speedboats collide during “Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” shooting in Athens; one injured UPDATE
One person was slightly injured as 8 people found themselves in the water, when two speedboats colli…
June 24, 2022
Femicide in Greece: Man stabs wife to death for …she was leaving him
One more femicide in Greece: A man stabbed his wife to death in their home in Koukaki district of A…
June 23, 2022
“Land of Whatever”: Greece’s authorities bemused about 4. dose for 30-59
Greece’s health authorities triggered a big confusion on Thursday afternoon, when they announc…
June 23, 2022
Heatwave strikes Greece with up to 42.1°C; over 40°C recorded in 18 areas
Unseasonably high temperatures were recorded at midday Thursday, June 23, in several regions in Gre…
June 23, 2022
4. Vaccine dose: Greece lowers age to 30; strong recommendation for 60+ (POLL)
Greece’s National Vaccination Committee proposes 4th dose of vaccination against Covid-19 for …
June 22, 2022
Coronavirus Positivity Index and Rt Indicator rose in one week, says EODY
Greece,s National Health Care Organization EODY published on Wednesday the latest epidemiological da…
Recent News
A 14-year-old boy is being hospitalized in serious condition after a fire broke out at the refugee facility of Elaionas in Athens early on Wednesday. According to the Health Ministry, the minor is suffering from burns and respiratory problems and has been intubated at the Aghia Sophia Children Hospital. …
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“Parthenon Sculptures could be shared with Greece,” says British Museum POLL UPDATES
The Parthenon sculptures Greece is demanding back from Britain could be shared by the two countries, British Museum Chairman George Osborne told LBC, a digital news service registered in the UK, on Wednesday. It is the first time such a proposal is made form the British side that has so …
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Platform for “social tourism program” opens June 15; beneficiaries categories
The platform for submitting applications for the “social tourism program,” which concerns 300,000 beneficiaries, opens on Wednesday, June 15, at 13:00 and will “run” for the period from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023. Its budget is 35 million euros, an amount increased by 5 million euros compared to …
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Diplomatic incident between Greek MPs and Turkish Defense Minister at NATO meeting
Τones went high and tension between the Turkish Defense Minister and Greek MPs prevailed with the Minister to leave the NATO meeting fuming. The serious diplomatic incident took place during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Committee in Istanbul on Tuesday. “Demilitarize the islands” the MoD said. “You have no right to …
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Entrance to Acropolis Museum at half price to mark 13th birthday
Entrance to the Acropolis Museum on Monday, 20. June 2022 will be reduced to half price to mark the 13th anniversary of the opening of the attraction. The reduced, 5-euro rate will apply throughout the day, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At 3 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity …
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Coronavirus cases in Greece rise to over 8,000; geographic distribution; viral load
Daily coronavirus cases in Greece rose to 8,083 in the past 48 hours, health authorities announced on Tuesday. 12 Covid-related deaths were recorded in the same period. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals ICUs across the country stands at 109. Two weeks after the Greek government suspended the use …
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“Power Pass” platform for electricity rebates opens June 17; Procedure, Traps
The much anticipated “Power Pass” platform for citizens who are entitled to receive the electricity refunds of up to 600 euros, will open on Friday, June 17, 2022, the Minister for Digital Governance Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Tuesday. Citizens can apply on the platform to receive rebates for the extra …
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Two former SYRIZA ministers to face justice for TV licenses, Novartis scandal
Two former SYRIZA ministers and three prosecutors will face justice for two separate cases in connection with the TV licenses and the Novartis scandal, respectively. Ex minister for Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media, Nikos Pappas, will be summoned to appear before a special court that will be convened in the …
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The burger that “erodes the Greek society” for it honors the Pride Month
Can a burger erode Greek society? For some… it may! In the last few hours, a hashtag with the name of a Greek fast food chain has been top on the Greek Twitter trends. Reason is the initiative of the company on the occasion of Pride Month, to launch three …
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Greece denies involvement in alleged migrant shooting at Evros border with Turkey
Greece’s Minister for Citizen Protection denied any involvement in an alleged incident where an Afghan national was killed inside Turkish territory by shots fired from within Greece in the area of the Evros river, the natural border between the two countries. Turkish media claimed on Monday, the incident took place …
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“Safe refuge” for boats: Port with no access to the sea in Athens Riviera (video)
This small port for boats in Athens Riviera is certainly one of the kind. The port between Floisvos and Batis in Palaio Faliro is closed from all sides, including the one to the sea. A literally “safe refuge” for small, hobby fishing boats. When a team of UpDrones/Good Droning sent …
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“The islands! The islands! Give me the islands! And half Cyprus!”
The Turkish folk, famous for their seafarer skills since their Mongolian past, wants to expand their territories and grab islands. In the West. Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. And half the Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean, they illegally occupies since 1974. Haven’t Turkish politicians often claimed in the 1990’s …
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European Council sends stern message to Turkey, Ankara responds with Greek airspace violations
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Chairman of conservative EPP calls for arms embargo on Turkey
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Helicopter carrying Greek Deputy Defense Minister harassed by Turkey
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Gov’t to recruit another 600 special guards for campus police
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Greek and Turkish Defense Ministers hold brief meeting amid tensions
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Turkey lashes out at Germany over comments criticizing Ankara’s policy against Greece
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University of Athens to revoke Vladimir Putin’s honorary doctorate
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Diplomatic incident between Greek MPs and Turkish Defense Minister at NATO meeting
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Two former SYRIZA ministers to face justice for TV licenses, Novartis scandal
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Greece denies involvement in alleged migrant shooting at Evros border with Turkey
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“The islands! The islands! Give me the islands! And half Cyprus!”
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Greek Gov’t should take focused support measures, says Parliament Budget Office
The Greek government should take focused support measures with a temporary duration, the Parliament’s Budget … Read More » -
Finance Ministry extends deadline for tax returns submission to July 29
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FUEL PASS 2: Increased subsidy for 3 months, higher on the islands
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“PowerPass” access for electricity rebates with tax number end-digit system
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Subsidy to replace old electric appliances: Platform opens June 21, details