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A special flight carrying the first large delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines against the coronavirus landed at “Eleftherios Venizelos” international airport in Athens short after 8:30 on Tuesday. A whole delegation consisting of members of the health ministry, the civil defense service, the armed forces, police, and fire brigade were …
Read More »Bishop of Kastoria Seraphim dies of Covid-19; second high-ranking clergy to die of the virus
The Bishop of Kastoria, Seraphim, died early Tuesday morning following complications caused by Covid-19. The 61-year-old Bishop was intubated for the last nine days. He is the second high-ranking clergy in Greece to die of the coronavirus. Seraphim was tested positive in early December. He health deteriorated and was admitted …
Read More »Greece: 476 new coronavirus cases, 66 deaths in 24 hours
Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday evening 476 new coronavirus cases and 66 deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of Covid-19 patients intubated in hospitals across the country stands at 467. Death toll has reached 4,672 and the total cases stand at 135,931. For one more day, daily …
Read More »Gang of minors terrorizes and bullies vulnerable person on Lesvos
A gang of minors has been terrorizing and bulling a transgender person with the tolerance of the parents and the small community of Skala Sykamias on the island of Lesvos. The gang consisting of minors among them also 12- and 13-year-old boys and girls has broken into Dimitra’s house several …
Read More »Lockdown restrictions remain over New Year’s days, says gov’t spokesman
Greece’s lockdown measures will not be amended over New Year’s Eve and Day, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said Monday. He urged citizens to abide with Covid-19 protection measures. Petsas said that reopening schools remains a priority for the government, adding that Education Ministry officials are expected to address the issue …
Read More »Free prescription medication for low-income Greek pensioners cut from Jan 1
More than 600,000 low-income pensioners in Greece will have to pay for their medication from 1. January 2021. The purchase of prescription medication without one’s participation was in effect when the poverty allowance (EKAS) was cut due to third bailout agreement. The provisional measure for prescription drugs free of charge …
Read More »Father, 14-year-old son detained for racist attack at unaccompanied minors center
Greek police has identified and detained a 38-year-old man and his 14-year-old son as suspects for the attack at the accommodation center for unaccompanied refugee minors in Oraiokastro on second Christmas day. The two were detained after a complaint filed by a 15-year-old Syrian who stays at the camp. Authorities …
Read More »Nurse with surname “Little God” gives Covid-vaccine to Bishop
A god-given coincidence? A nurse with surname Theoulis – Little God – gave the Bishop of Nafpaktos the Covid-19 vaccine on Sunday. Speaking to media on Monday morning, Bishop of Nafpaktos and Agios Vlasios Ierotheors revealed the “incredible coincidence” as he said, that the name of the nurse who gave …
Read More »Presidential Decree on extension of territorial waters in Ionian Sea in force
The Presidential Decree on the closure of the bays and the marking of straight baselines in the Ionian Sea region and the Ionian Islands up to Cape Tainaro in the Peloponnese came into force on Sunday after it was published in the official gazette. The publishing is one more step …
Read More »Greece records 53 more deaths, 342 new coronavirus cases
Greece’s health authorities announced on Sunday evening 342 new coronavirus cases and 53 deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of Covid-19 patients intubated in hospitals across the country stands at 469. Death toll has reached 4,606 and the total cases stand at 135,456. Not that due to the …
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