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A big Nativity scene has been set up in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, a construction claiming to be the biggest in Europe. Its facade is 15 meters long and it covers an area of 50 square meters. The Nativity scenery does not include only the Holy Family, the angels, the Three …
Read More »Greece: 1,194 new coronavirus case and 68 deaths, 577 intubations
Greece’s health authorities announced on Saturday, 1194 new coronavirus cases and another 68 deaths in the past 24 hours. It is the first time since mid-November that the number of daily deaths is at such a low level. However, another 577 Codiv-19 patients are intubated in hospitals. Death toll has …
Read More »42% of Greeks say that they get the Covid-19 vaccine
A study by Athens University of Economics and Business tracking the attitudes of the public to vaccines and their behavior after two lockdowns, showed that 42% said they will get the vaccination and that most are complying with restrictions. The study sampling 3,571 people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds …
Read More »Newborn positive to Covid-19 born to infected mother in Athens hospital
A baby was born positive with Covid-19 to a mother who was infected with the coronavirus. The birth took place in Attica Hospital in Athens on Friday. It is the first time that a pregnant woman has passed the virus to her unborn or newborn baby, Greek media report. The …
Read More »Coronavirus: How many people are allowed in the car due to lockdown
What drivers need to know about travelling in their cars in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic. The lockdown may have eased a bit with the opening of seasonal stores, the impending opening of hairdressers, barbershops and bookstores and the click away method, but no one should be fooled by …
Read More »Lesvos: Border guards, policeman suspended for beating refugees (video)
Three border guards and one policeman have been suspended from service after a video showed them beating two refugees outside a supermarket of the island of Lesvos, the Chief of the Greek Police announced on Saturday morning. An internal investigation has been launched against the four, the statement added. Police …
Read More »Supermarkets in Greece not allowed to sell toys over Christmas, says Minister
Supermarkets will not be allowed to sell toys,” Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Saturday just hours after the government announced that retail shops will remain closed over the Christmas season, with the exception of click away service. “Toy stores make 30% of their turnover every year during the holidays …
Read More »Fines on 9 women activists have been erased, says Greek Police
The fines imposed on nine women activists arrested on November 25 have been erased, Deputy Citizens’ Protection Minister Lefteris Oikonomou said on Friday. The women were detained for “violating the public health protection measures” when they gathered in front of the Palriament in downtown Athens to mark the International Day …
Read More »US Congress approves bill that sanctions Turkey over Russian S-400
U.S. Senate approved on Friday with 84-13 votes the 2021 NDAA bill that imposes mandatory sanctions on Turkey for its acquisition of the Russian S-400 air missile defense system as required under existing U.S. law, the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). The bill also strengthens U.S.-Greece defense cooperation …
Read More »How many are allowed in a house during the holidays and New Year’s Eve.
Christmas is near and it seems they will be without a carol. Besides, there is no code at 13033 for singing carols… Just how many people are allowed in the house during the holidays and New Year’s Eve. Christmas and New Year are approaching and the government announces an extension …
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