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Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Covid-19 outbreak: Intubated patients in Greece near 700; 67 related deaths

The number of intubated patients treated in hospital ICUs for acute Covid-19 symptoms reached nearly 700 on Wednesday (699), while related deaths from the virus reached 67 over the past…

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

Greek PM, top ‘brass’ tour USS Eisenhower at Souba Bay

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, along with the country’s defense minister and armed forces’ leadership, boarded the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower on Tuesday, which has docked at…

Monday, 22 March 2021

Ban on scuba diving at 97 underwater ship, plane wrecks in Greek waters lifted

A decades-old ban on scuba diving near shipwrecks and plane wrecks in Greek waters will finally be lifted for nearly 100 such underwater sites, following relevant culture ministry-affiliated council’s recommendation.…

Massive Greek flag on Santorini to coincide with bicentennial celebrations this week for Greek Independence Day

Greece’s is gearing up this week for the annual March 25 commemoration of the Greek Revolution, as 2021 marks the bicentennial of the commencement of the War of Independence from…

Covid-19 outbreak: Number of intubated patients in ICUs nears 700-mark in Greece

Monday continued a nearly month-long trend of a higher number of intubated Covid-19 patients being treated in hospital ICUs, with the figure standing at 681. Additionally, another 69 related deaths…

First group of private physicians conscripted in Greece for service amid resurgent Covid-19 pandemic

The first of 206 conscription summons for a same-number of private sector physicians in Greece reached Athens-area police precincts on Monday afternoon, with the Mitsotakis government good on its threat…

Sunday, 21 March 2021

Greek health minister threatens to press private second physicians into offering services for Covid-19 pandemic

Greece’s health minister on Friday threatened to recommend to the government that certain categories of physicians in the private sector be pressed into service to deal with a surging “second…

Lower VAT rates regime extended

The government on Friday announced that it will extend a regime of a lower VAT rate on certain “sensitive” goods and services, at least until April 30, 2021. A lower…

Partial easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in Greece as of Mon.

The Greek government on Friday proceeded with a partial easing of restrictions in place to reduce exposure to the Covid-19 virus, even as the so-called “second wave” of the pandemic…

Thursday, 18 March 2021

Gennadius Library exhibition on American philhellenism during Greek War of Independence

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is organizing an exhibition this month at the celebrated Gennadius (Gennadeion) Library on the theme of American philhellenes and support for the…

Covid-19 outbreak: 645 intubated patients on Thurs., highest for 2021

The number of intubated patients being treated in hospital ICUs continued to increase in Greece on a daily basis, with the number of 645 on Thursday again being the highest…

Greece proceeds with early repayment of portion of IMF loan; second by current govt

Greece on Thursday proceeded with another early payment of a portion of bailout loans extended to the country by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The early payment came after Athens…

Cabinet to discuss Greece’s nat’l recovery plan on March 29. prelude to approval by Commission

Greece’s post-Covid-19 recovery plan will dominate deliberations at a closely watched March 29 Cabinet meeting this week, as the Mitsotakis government is struggling with a surging “second wave” of the…

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Family of victim in high-profile traffic accident outside Greek parliament donates man’s organs

The family of a 23-year-old man declared brain dead after colliding with an unmarked police vehicle on Friday announced a decision to remove Iasonas from life support and to donate…

Latest figures show Greece lagging in terms of participation in clinical studies

By A. Angelopoulou Greece continues to figure in the lowest spots in the developed world in terms of attracting clinical studies, participants at a panel discussion organized by the Council…

Covid-19 outbreak: Record high number of intubated patients for 2021, at 630

The “second wave” of the Covid-19 pandemic continued to surge on Wednesday, compared to figures in the same country from just a month ago, with 630 intubated patients reported on…

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Greece to issue 30-year bond, first since 2008

The Greek government on Tuesday mandated four international investment banks, along with local lender National Bank, to float a new 30-year bond, according to the country’s Public Debt Management Agency…

State OKs 2-month extraordinary stipend to sellers of street mag set up to combat homelessness

Greece’s relevant labor and social security ministry this week announced that the state will allocate a 534-euro monthly stipend, separately for the months January and February 2021, to the vendors…

Covid-19 outbreak: Record number of intubated patients, single-day deaths for 2021 announced on Tues.

The number of intubated patients suffering from acute Covid-19 symptoms exceeded the 600-mark on Tuesday for the first time in 2021, and higher by 41 from the previous day. Even…

Monday, 15 March 2021

Greece to continue with AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19

Greece will continue using the Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca, despite the temporary suspension of such vaccinations decided by other EU countries. The continued “go ahead” for the AstraZeneca “jab”…

Greek FinMin says ninth evaluation by institutional creditors successful

Greece’s relevant finance minister on Monday announced a “successful completion” of the country’s ninth evaluation by institutional European creditors, speaking in the wake of a Eurogroup meeting. At the same…

Serious traffic accident outside Parliament generates latest political flare-up in Greece; motorcycle driver left brain dead

A police driver serving in the security detail assigned to former Athens mayor and foreign minister Dora Bakoyannis was behind the wheel of a sedan that collided with a motorcycle…

Clean Monday, the first day of Great Lent observed in Greece amid nationwide Covid-19 lockdown

Clean Monday, the first day of Great Lent before Orthodox Easter, also known as Shrove Monday, was celebrated and observed in a much more subdued manner than in previous years,…

Covid-19 outbreak: 46 related deaths over past 24 hours; 564 patients treated in ICUs around Greece

Another 46 related deaths from Covid-19 were reported in Greece on Monday, which marked a national and religious holiday, Clean Monday, the first day of Great Lent for Orthodox Christians.…

Friday, 12 March 2021

Gunfire from Turkish side of Evros border documented by Frontex, generates reax by EU Home Affairs commissioner

The latest gunfire reported along the Greek-Turkey border along the Evros River “reached” as far as Brussels this week, with EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson expressing the Union’s concern…

Greek culture minister replies to Boris Johnson’s quip on Parthenon Marbles belonging to British Museum: We can prove they were stolen

Official Athens’ response to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s position that the Parthenon Marbles legally belong to the British Museum was immediate on Friday, with the relevant culture ministry underling…

New concession agreement between Greek state, Hellas Gold passes com’t level and heads for parliament floor

A draft bill ratifying a new concession contract between the Greek state and Hellas Gold, Eldorado Gold’s subsidiary in Greece, has cleared the committee level in Parliament this week, with…

Greece’s dominant power provider, PPC, hails successful 650-mln€ sustainability-linked bond issue

A closely watched bond loan issue by Greece’s Public Power Corp. (PPC), the still dominant electricity provider in the country, is considered to be a vote of confidence in the…

Covid-19 outbreak: New record number of intubated patients in Greece on Fri.; at 521

The number of acute Covid-19 cases being treated in hospital ICUs continued to increase, with Friday witnessing another record high for 2021, with 521 intubated patients reported, up from 506…

Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Latest complaint by Erdogan-led Turkey eyes visits by Greek warships to …Greek islands; no word on next round of exploratory talks

The Erdogan regime has not responded on whether Turkish representatives will attend a next round of exploratory talks between Athens and Ankara, as a scheduled series of contacts between March…