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Greece confirms 43,386 new coronavirus infections on Wed., 62 deaths; 628 on ventilators
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05.01.2022 - 23:13
Greece confirmed 43,386 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 69 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public…
9 in 10 infections due to Omicron variant, Alt. Health Minister Gaga says
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05.01.2022 - 23:11
Nine in ten new infections are now attributed to the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, Alternate Health Minister Mina Gaga said on Wednesday.
Another 270,000 vaccination appointments become available online
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05.01.2022 - 23:07
Another 270,000 openings for vaccinations of people aged 12 and over are now available online for the next 10 days, Primary Health Care Secretary General…
Foreign Ministers of Greece, Saudi Arabia discuss regional issues, investment opportunities in Athen
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04.01.2022 - 22:23
Turkey's stance on Greece "is the epitome of irrationality," Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday after meeting with his visiting Saudi Arabian…
Gov't should provide PCR & rapid tests for free, main opposition Syriza says
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04.01.2022 - 21:20
The government should "stop fooling around and provide molecular (PCR) and rapid tests for free, as nearly all European countries do," SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance party said…
1 million Greeks downloaded gov't app for proof of vaccination, rapid tests, minister says
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04.01.2022 - 19:19
Over a million Greek citizens have downloaded the government's Covid Free GR Wallet app, e-Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said in a tweet on Tuesday.
PM Mitsotakis on new measures to support income, youth in effect on Jan. 1
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03.01.2022 - 19:11
A batch of measures reducing taxes and supporting income went into effect on January 1, 2022, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitostoakis said in his official…
Greece confirms 36,246 new coronavirus infections on Mon.,78 deaths; 615 on ventilators
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03.01.2022 - 19:07
Greece confirmed 36,246 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 38 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public…
KINAL proposes more Omicron testing sites and expanded schedules to meet demand
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03.01.2022 - 19:05
The government should expand the number and schedules of coronavirus testing sites, Movement for Change (KINAL) party proposed on Monday, as the Omicron variant has…
New supplementary pension plan for young employees kicks in
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02.01.2022 - 20:15
A new fund for young people entering the labor market as of January 1, 2022 and are obliged to pay into supplementary pension was activated…
Earthquake south of Zakynthos measures 4.1 on Richter scale
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02.01.2022 - 20:13
An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was registered in the Strofades islets area, south of Zakynthos midday on Sunday.
Greece confirms 17,633 new coronavirus infections on Sun., 61 deaths; 626 on ventilators
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02.01.2022 - 20:11
Greece confirmed 17,633 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 25 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public…
Tsipras pays New Year's Day visit to medical staff at Alexandra Hospital
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01.01.2022 - 18:44
SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Alexis Tsipras paid a visit to the 'Alexandra' Hospital in Athens on Saturday, New Year's Day, to express solidarity with medical staff…
Greek president attends church service, visits presidential guard
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01.01.2022 - 18:42
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou attended the New Year's celebratory liturgy at the Athens Cathedral on Saturday.
Greece confirms 30,210 new Covid infections on New Year's Day, 59 deaths; 620 on ventilators
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01.01.2022 - 18:39
Greece confirmed 30,010 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 20 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public…
Weather forecast: Mostly fair on Saturday (New Year's Day)
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31.12.2021 - 21:20
Mostly fair in the eastern parts with temperatures between 12C and 17C.
PM Mitsotakis in New Year's message: Challenging times can be overcome by being united and careful
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31.12.2021 - 19:18
The outgoing year was tough and full of challenges but also full of successful efforts, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in his New Year's…
Greece confirms 40,560 new Covid infections on New Year's Eve, 76 deaths; 627 on ventilators
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31.12.2021 - 18:39
Greece confirmed 40,560 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 32 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public…
President Putin extends his greetings on Christmas to PM Mitsotakis
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30.12.2021 - 22:07
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his greetings on Christmas and the New Year 2022 to heads of foreign states and governments, including Prime Minister Kyriakos…
President Sakellaropoulou visits structure for unaccompanied migrant children
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30.12.2021 - 21:00
Greece, at the crossroads of East and West and the gateway to the European Union, has set the protection of unaccompanied migrant and refugee children…
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew leaves American Hospital
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30.12.2021 - 20:00
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was discharged from the American Hospital of Istanbul on Thursday, following six days of hospitalization after being infected by the coronavirus' Omicron…
Second earthquake registers off SE Crete coastal town of Arvi
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29.12.2021 - 23:23
A second earthquake registered shortly before 19:00 on Wednesday off the southeastern coast of Crete, measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale.
KINAL: Gov't lets political cost guide its health decisions on pandemic
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29.12.2021 - 23:21
The government is guided by political cost in its decisions on stemming the coronavirus pandemic, Movement for Change (KINAL) said on Wednesday, criticising measures announced…
FM Dendias postpones Austrian visit, maintains rest of January plans
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29.12.2021 - 23:18
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg decided during a call to postpone the Greek minister's visit to Vienna on New Year's…
Greek health committee proposes shorter quarantine for people with mild Covid symptoms
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28.12.2021 - 23:24
The Health Ministry's specialists committee on the novel coronavirus proposed on Tuesday that quarantine of infected people be reduced by half to 5 days for…
