September 24, 2023
FEATURED, Society, Very Mix
A new platform where Greek citizens can book an appointment for the issue of a new, higher-security, contactless police ID card is to open at the gov.gr portal on Monday, September 25, 2023. Citizens will be able to book an appointment at a police station, which will be confirmed through …
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August 23, 2023
FEATURED, Tourism, Travel
The Samaria Gorge opens again for visitors on Thursday, August 24, 2023. and thus without a responsible statement about crossing the path on visitor’s own responsibility. The decision was revoked due to fierce reactions. The Natural Environment and Climate Change Organization (OFYPECA) revoked that visitors would have to sign a …
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June 27, 2022
CORONAVIRUS
Greece’s health authorities opened on Monday morning, 27. June 2022, the online platform for the 4th dose or 2nd booster shot of vaccination against Covid-19 for the age group 30-59. People can book their vaccination appointments there. The platform emvolio.gov.gr is accessible with the codes of the Taxisnet, one will …
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May 9, 2022
Greece, Politics
“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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November 8, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
People wishing to book a slot to receive a booster shot of the Moderna vaccine will be able to do so from Friday, November 12, on the relevant vaccine website, Marios Themistokleous, general secretary for primary care at the Health Ministry, announced on Monday. Last week, the platform for booster …
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July 19, 2021
CORONAVIRUS
The platform for the 150-euro bonus for vaccination of those aged 18-24 will open on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, will open on Tuesday 20 July, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Monday. Eligible for the prepaid ‘Freedom Pass” are those aged 18-24 who will get the first dose of …
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June 11, 2021
Tourism, Travel
The Forest Directorate of Chania announced on Friday that the Samaria Gorge will be open again for visitors from 7 o’ clock in the morning on Saturday, June 12 throughout the main route Xyloskalo-Aghia Roumeli. The crossing of the Gorge will follow the health protocols that have been decided and …
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May 18, 2021
Arts, Culture, FEATURED
Τhe iconic Ziller-Loverdos Mansion, a neoclassic architectural jewel in downtown Athens, opened to the public on Monday 18, on the occasion of the International Museums Day. Situated on Mavromichali Street 6, the Mansion was built in 1882 by the German architect Ernst Ziller who lived there until 1921, the year …
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April 19, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED, Tourism
The border crossings of Nymfaia and Promachonas opened to tourists on Monday following a Joint Ministerial Decision for pilot tourists’ entry into Greece. To enter, tourists must display a negative PCR test conducted within 3 days of their attempted entry as well as undergo a rapid test administered by Greek …
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December 7, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
The Bishop of Xanthi Panteleimon decided to revolt against the lockdown measures and opened the churches on Monday thus allowing the faithful to receive the Holy Communion. Panteleimon’s decision has caused concern in the local community as the region in north-eastern Greece is one of the most hit by the …
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November 3, 2020
FEATURED, Greece
The first ever official mosque in Greek capital Athens opened its gates on Monday, welcoming Muslims for prayers. The operation of the mosque comes with a delay of 16 years after the relevant draft bill was worked out and was approved by the Parliament. after a 14-year wait since procedures …
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July 6, 2020
Tourism
Greece announced that it will open its borders to UK on July 15. The announcement was made by government spokesman Stelios Petsas during the daily briefing Monday noon. He did not make any relevant announcement for Sweden, though. “In cooperation with the British government and following experts’ recommendaitons, the government …
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June 12, 2020
FEATURED, Tourism
Greece announced on Friday that it will open all airports, ports and land borders on July 1, 2020 and will lift its flight ban on Italy, Netherlands and Spain on June 15. This was announced during a live press conference held by Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis and Health Minister, Vassilis …
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June 9, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, Tourism
Greece will gradually open its gates to tourists from Italy starting on Monday, June 15, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias announced on Tuesday, during a joint presser with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio. “Greece will lift any restrictions as from next Monday and gradually until the end of the month,” …
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February 29, 2020
Arts, Culture
After several years of delay the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) finally opened its doors in Athens on Friday, February 28, 2020. The institution welcomed the first visitors to its renovated home in the former Fix brewery on Syggrou Avenue. For one whole month, admission will be reportedly free. …
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September 26, 2013
Politics
The leadership of Golden Dawn neither dismissed nor confirmed the scenario of a possible mass resignation of lawmakers of the extreme-right party. Leader of Golden Dawn, Nikos Michaloliakos, did not exclude the possibility that 18 lawmakers would resign opening the way for possible repetition elections in 15 constituencies of Greece. …
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