The risks of theft of small “souvenirs” from the scattered stones and marble pieces at the Holy Rock of the Acropolis of Athens are great as there are visitors who often try to take with them a small piece, even though this is exprecessely prohibited. Cameras is the solution. There …
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Breast Cancer free program extended to women aged 45-74
The ‘Fofi Gennimata’ Breast Cancer free mammogram programme will be extended to women aged 45-74, from 50-69 years so far, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday on the occasion of World Breast Cancer Day. The “Fofi Gennimata” programme is currently addressed to 1.3 million women aged 50-69 and provides …
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Suicides in Greece up 25% since 2020, says Suicide Observatory
The number suicides in Greece in 2022 increased by almost 25% relative to 2020, according to the annual suicide data reported and analyzed by the Suicide Observatory Non-profit organization “KLIMAKA”. The total number of reported suicides in 2022 was close to 600. Αnalysts note that this figure actually corresponds to …
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Covid-19 prevention drug now available in Greece for people at risk
The electronic platform taking applications for a drug that helps prevent Covid-19 in people who are at a particular risk from the disease opened on Thursday. The drug is for patients with severe immune deficiency and for those who cannot be administered the vaccines against the coronavirus. According to the …
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Three people die after infection with mosquito transmitted West Nile virus
Three people infected with the West Nile virus died in the last 24 hours in hospitals in Athens. The victims were aged 70 and 80. They were all in intensive care units and died of health complications after infection with the mosquito transited virus. From the beginning of the mosquitoes …
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Mosquito-Spraying Starts as 5 Greeks Infected with West Nile Virus
Spraying against Tiger Mosquitoes started in the south and east suburbs of Athens as 5 people got infected with the West Nile virus in the last six days. According to Greek Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO), the first victim was a resident of Palio Faliro last Sunday. The …
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Greek Atomic Energy Agency: Instructions for Greek ships/shipping companies in Japan
The Greek branch of International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a list of precautions for Greek shipping companies and crews of Greek vessels at ports, off shore or near Japan. The EEAE considers the nuclear situation in Japan as ‘worsening’. “Given the state state of emergency following the accident at …
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Greek Cyber-Crime dept prevented 19 suicides in Jan, Feb 2011
The Cyber or Electronic Crime Department of Greek police in Attica prefecture succeeded in preventing 19 suicides attempts that occurred in January and February, the specialized police unit announced. According to the statement the suicide intentions were indicated through the internet, in social media pages or chat rooms and forums. …
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