Rudy Guede will complete the rest of his 16-year sentence doing community service, an Italian court rules.
Read More »Greece bans public gatherings with over 4 people, 6 metro stations closed Dec 6
The Ministry for Citizen Protection has banned public gatherings with four and more persons across Greece with an order valid form 5:00 a.m. on December 6 until midnight Sunday. The decision is justified for reasons of public health and as a precaution measure to prohibit the spread of the coronavirus. …
Read More »Man with cassock vandalizes Holocaust Memorial, Synagogue wall in Larissa
The Holocaust Memorial and the wall of the Synagogue in Larissa were vandalized again, this time by a man wearing a cassock. The man was holding an icon and sprayed a cross and and a Christian slogan on Thursday afternoon. The Jewish Community of Larissa, Central Greece, said in a …
Read More »Greece imposes “Green Levy” on diesel consumption
Greece imposes a “Green Levy” on the diesel consumption as of January 2021, Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis has announced. the levy is set at €0.03 per liter but motorists will pay €0.04 due to Value Added Tax. The measure has been included in the amendment for the support of renewable …
Read More »Christmas shops during lockdown: Operation hours and sms option
Seasonal retail stores selling exclusively Christmas decoration and trees will open on Monday, December 7, 2020, and will operate until January 8, 2021, Secretary General for Trade & Consumer Protection Panagiotis Stampoulidis announced on Friday evening. The sale of Christmas decorations and other items relating to the holiday season will …
Read More »Covid: Russia begins vaccinations in Moscow
The home-grown Sputnik V vaccine, which is still undergoing mass testing, is being used.
Read More »Joe Biden: Covid vaccination in US will not be mandatory
It comes as the Centers for Disease Control urges “universal mask use” anywhere outside the home.
Read More »Braga’s Wenderson Galeno LEVITATES off the ground with amazing piece of skill
During Braga’s 4-2 win over AEK Athens in the Europa League on Thursday, Brazilian forward Wenderson Galeno pulled off an incredible piece of skill to control the ball.
Read More »Plane makes emergency landing on US highway
A light aircraft is forced to make an emergency landing on an interstate in Minnesota, but no injuries are reported.
Read More »Austria: Former finance minister Grasser jailed for corruption
The court said Karl-Heinz Grasser received kickbacks in return for information on property sales.
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