Greece

French authorities who arrested a suspect for the shooting at a Greek-Orthodox priest in a church in Lyon, released him on Sunday afternoon, the prosecutor’s office announced. “There is no evidence” that this man was involved in the shooting of Nikolas Kakavelakis, the prosecutor’s office said adding that his state …

Coronavirus cases in Greece surpassed 40,000 on Sunday after 1,678 new cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours. In the same time, another 9 Covid-19 patients died. For third consecutive day, the number of intubations hit another negative record as there are currently 140 Covid patients who need the …

The new cases showed a decline, with EODY announcing on the afternoon of Sunday 1678 new infections. In 140 the intubated patients. After consecutive records and the recording of more than 2000 cases of coronavirus yesterday Saturday, the epidemic showed a -perhaps conjunctural- decline In particular, on the afternoon of …

The Greek government has indirectly admitted that it takes no actions whatsoever to strengthen the Health Care system amid the growing pandemic. It announced that regular surgeries are decreased by 80% in regions with increased risk for Covid-19 and by 20% in the remaining in increased surveillance. The cuts were …

High-ranking clergymen are on alert after one bishop was tested positive to Covid-19, just two days after the festive service to honor Saint Demetrios, the patron of Thessaloniki on October 26. Bishop of Ierissos, Mount Athos and Adrameni Theoklitos reportedly developed symptoms on Oct 30 and underwent a test, The …

 Airline plan from Thessaloniki to Athens – ICUs are filling up too quick The ICUs of Thessaloniki are at their breaking point with patients who have coronavirus, while the pressure is constantly increasing for those of Athens. Within the week that begins, the ICUs of Thessaloniki are expected to present …

Negative record in Kastoria, Serres, Ioannina. In terms of cases per 100,000 inhabitants, the areas with the highest epidemiological load were Kastoria with 491, Serres with 393, Ioannina and Kozani with 380, Thessaloniki with 363 and Rodopi with 352 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while in the best place was Evritania …

The words of a nurse from Serres describe the harsh reality that coronavirus patients live in hospitals, while cases throughout Greece continue to increase. “What I have experienced these days is only tragic,” said Gesthimani Berberi, a nurse at a hospital in Serres. The medical and nursing staff fights daily …

Gone are the times when the so-called “Earthquake diplomacy” would bring Greece and Turkey closer. After the 6.7 R earthquake on Friday and the exchange of solidarity and “Get well soon, neighbor” wishes among officials at highest level, Ankara issued a new NAVTEX on Saturday, extending the operation of  seismic …

The actor is currently on location in the Greek islands while filming continues on the set of forthcoming drama The Lost Daughter, Hollywood star Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut.