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The Metropolis of Mesogaia in Attica announced that it will use the fund for the poor in order to pay the fines of 1,800 euros imposed by police. On Sunday, the gates of a church in Koropi, East Attica, were opened to the faithful although that is forbidden under the …
Read More »Greece: 62 deaths in 24 hours, 639 new coronavirus cases by just 7K tests
Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday 639 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths in the past 24 hours. 558 Covid-19 patients are intubated in hospitals across the country. Death toll has reached 3,687 and the total cases stand at 125,173. It is the second consecutive day, where the new confirmed …
Read More »Power outage in Covid-19 hospital forces manual operation of respirators
Panic broke out at “Gennimatas” hospital in Thessaloniki on Friday following a power outage and the failure of the supporting generator. The lives of several Covid-19 patients in oxygen support were at risk as the supply in ICUs ceased. As the power outage lasted one hour, medical and nursing staff …
Read More »Turkey demands demilitarization of 6 Greek islands
The Turkish navy on Sunday evening issued three navigational (Navtex) warnings demanding the demilitarization of the Greek islands of Samothraki, Lemnos, Chios, Samos, Tilos and Halki. The move came after European Union leaders last week failed to agree on solid sanctions against Turkey over its actions in the Eastern Mediterranean. …
Read More »Online Christmas Deco workshops for children by Hellenic American Union
The Hellenic American Union and the Museum of Greek Children’s Art are joining forces to hold two online hands-on creative workshops this coming weekend, inviting primary school children to make Christmas tree decorations and cards for friends and family. Markers, crayons, colorful papers, gold dust and ribbons are only some …
Read More »Greece’s Civil Aviation notam for 3-day quarantine for flight passengers
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority has issued a Notam extending measures to protect airline passengers and the public from Covid-19. The measures include a mandatory three-day quarantine for anyone entering the country. In an announcement, the CAA said that all passengers entering Greece from abroad, including from European Union member-states, between …
Read More »Gov’t announces restrictions for Christmas gatherings; nail-shops open again
Greece’s Government spokesman announced on Monday rules for celebrating Christmas and New Year and also the re-opening of nail-shops as of Tuesday, December 15. Gatherings at home on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as on New Year’s Eve and New Year Day will be limited to a maximum …
Read More »Greece records 693 new coronavirus cases, 85 more deaths
Greece’s health authorities announced on Sunday 693 new coronavirus cases and another 85 deaths in the past 24 hours. 552 Covid-19 patients are intubated in hospitals across the country. Death toll has reached 3,625 and the total cases stand at 124,625. Positive is that the average rates (last 7 days) …
Read More »Civil Protection warns of extreme weather esp. Greek islands, urges people to stay indoors
Greece’s Civil Protection issued a warning of extreme weather phenomena and urgently advised citizens in affected areas to be especially cautious and avoid going outdoors when the phenomena are intense. Following an emergency meeting on Sunday, Secretary-General for Civil Defence, Vassilis Papageorgiou strongly urged those resident in areas affected by …
Read More »Two men arrested on Rhodes, charged with espionage in favor of Turkey
Greek authorities have arrested two Greek men and charged them with espionage in favor of Turkey. They are accused of videotaping and taking pictures of warships and high- security installations such as military bases. One of the suspects works as secretary at the Turkish Consulate on the island of Rhodes. …
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