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Greece, as a neighbour of Libya that is directly affected by developments there and as a factor for stability in the region, also has a role and a say in the situation in Libya, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias stressed during his meeting in Geneva with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. …
Read More »Greece to fight coronavirus with Plan B: Restrictions and suspension measures
The Greek government will issue a Legislative Act with measures to avert and contain the spread of the coronavirus. The measures include, among others, restrictions of public transport means, suspension of education classes and private events. The measures, focusing mainly to prevent the virus spreading. will be implemented depending on …
Read More »Riot police clash with locals over migration centers on the islands (videos)
Extensive clashes erupted overnight on islands of Lesvos and Chios and continue on Tuesday, with local authorities and residents trying to prevent the arrival of riot police, water canons and excavating machines to be used to build new closed migration centers. The forces arrived by ferries chartered by the government. …
Read More »Ipswich named the UK’s top ’emerging destination’ in the 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
The Suffolk town is the only British destination in the global ranking for this category. It comes 14th in the list. Attractions include the New Wolsey Theatre, Christchurch Mansion and ‘unique shops’.
Read More »Locals block ports on Lesvos and Chios, as gov’t deploys 200 riot police
The Greek government is deploying 200 riots policemen, police buses and water canons to the islands of Lesvos and Chios in an effort to inhibit local reactions against the plans to create closed migration centers with large capacity for migrants and refugees. Local authorities and residents have been flocking to …
Read More »Patras: Greek suspected of coronavirus hospitalized in quarantine
A Greek man has been in quarantine in the University Hospital of Rio by Patras, the gateway for arrivals from virus-hit Italy. He has been suffering from symptoms that resemble those of coronavirus. He came with a ferry liner from Italy to Greece on Sunday. According to initial reports Monday …
Read More »Policeman off duty pulls gun at students in Athens University (video)
A police officer off duty pulled his gun in the courtyard of the Economics University in Athens on Monday afternoon. He heavily beaten by students, before riot police squads could rescue him. A video posted on social media shows the police officer from the special guards units being attacked by …
Read More »Thousands of positions in Greece’s hotel sector remained unfilled in 2019
While unemployment rates in Greece were high and thousands of jobs were available in Greece’s hospitality sector last year, many positions remained unfilled. According to a study presented by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) last week, 7,000 positions in Greek hotels remained unfilled. The study, conducted by …
Read More »Greeks in coronavirus panic trigger shortages in face masks
With coronavirus infections rising in neighboring Italy, Greeks “raided” pharmacies on Monday morning and bought bulks of surgical face masks. “I’ve never seen something like that,” a pharmacists in our neighborhood in an Athens suburb told me. Customers do not buy just a couple but in bulk, ignoring the needs of …
Read More »Coronavirus “kills” Greek Stocks, ASE losses at -8.36%
Greek shares dropped over 8% on Monday after a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in neighboring Italy, analysts said. Monday’s session at Athens Stock Exchange concluded with a historic sell off and losses at -8.36%. Turn out was at 181.86 million euros. “The country’s proximity to Italy has clearly triggered …
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