Nine activists were detained in downtown Athens for raising banners on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The women stood at the stairs of Syntagma Square opposite the Parliament, wearing masks and keeping social distancing. they opened a banner reading: “They don’t silence us. The Quarantine …
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Joleon Lescott and Owen Hargreaves heaped praise on Manchester City’s Phil Foden after the midfielder scored the winner in his side’s Champions League victory over Olympiacos on Wednesday night.
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Greece’s health authorities announced on Wednesday 2152 new coronavirus cases and 87 deaths in the last 24 hours. The number of intubated Covid-19 patients has increased to 597, a new record. The total cases have reached 97,288 and death toll 1,902. Although testing has been slightly decreased in the last …
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Thousands of starlings are currently seen along the coastal road between Napflio and Nea Kios in north-eastern Peloponnese. They fly at sunset, accompanied by a loud crackling noise along with the sound of their wings. Forming a huge mass, the birds fly incredible maneuvers in the air, over an area …
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Manchester City will hope to secure their place in the last-16 of the Champions League when they travel to Olympiacos as they look to get back to winning ways. Follow all the action as it happens.
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Argentina legend Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, dies at the age of 60.
Read More »Greek oil tanker damaged by naval mine at Saudi Arabia terminal
A Greek crude oil tanker was hit by a sea mine in the Red Sea by Saudi Arabia, maritime security company Ambrey said on Wednesday afternoon. The mine has damaged the Maltese-flagged, Greek-managed MT AGRARI oil tanker off the Saudi Arabians coast near the border with Yemen. The blast on …
Read More »Greek gov’t is seeking dates for gradually lockdown lifting before Christmas
With the lockdown extension to be considered as certain, the Greek government is seeking ways to gradually open the market and avoid mistake of the past months. The nationwide lockdown was imposed on November 7 and initially until the 30th of the month. Basic criteria for the final decisions is …
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The pandemic will deal lasting damage to growth and jobs, the chancellor has warned.
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The chancellor says the “economic emergency” has “just begun”, but promises more help for the jobless.
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