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Patras triple child murder - Rapid developments

The developments in the case of the death of the three children in Patras are rapid.

According to information from MEGA and police ρεπορτερ, Vassilis Lambropoulos, who cites a top source of the Hellenic Police, it can not be ruled out that there will be intervention of the Patras prosecutor and possible transfer of the mother to Athens for further investigation.

The findings from the toxicological tests are crucial to determine what exactly happened. For this reason some people will be invited to testify in Athens.

The substance found in Georgina
According to the information transmitted by MEGA, Georgina was found in Georgina's blood, a drug that was not administered by the doctors of the hospital.

Medical examiner Charalambos Koutsis spoke to "Live News" about ketamine. It is a short-acting intravenous anesthetic, which if administered in large doses causes apnea and death.

"It is a substance that is recorded forensically and in toxicology, because in certain doses it can cause death," he stressed.

According to Mr. Koutsis, in Greece ketamine is marketed as a veterinary preparation, but there may also be a hospital administration of the substance. He particularly stressed that it is a substance that is not sold in pharmacies, except in hospitals and only when conditions require it.

Also, ketamine should not be used in patients who have severe heart problems.

"This anesthetic belongs to the category of short actions. When we talk about lethal doses, death will be very fast, within a few minutes," said Mr. Koutsis.

Doctors say they did not give ketamine to Georgina.

"If we have an increase in pulse, such an administration could cause such an image. There will be other things. It should be evaluated in combination with other elements, "he added.

Moody’s upgrades five Greek banks

Moody’s Investors Service today upgraded the long-term deposit ratings of the National Bank of Greece and Eurobank SA. to Ba3 from B2, of Alpha Bank SA to B1 from B2 and of Piraeus Bank SA. το B2 from B3. The outlook for deposit ratings for all four banks remains positive.

Real Estate Trends for 2022 in Greece

The top real estate trends for 2022 are examined by a global study by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (“2022 EMEA Real Estate Report”), which reflects the views of residential real estate professionals in Greece and in six international markets - United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Dubai. According to the research, different countries showed opposite trends, as a result of which it is not possible to give a comprehensive account of the effects of the pandemic, as each market has its own profile.

A "Contessa" in the Ionian, care of Levante Ferries

Levante Ferries brought a new ship to the coast. This is the ship Contessa di Levante (formerly Queen Coral 8), which was built in Japan in September 1999. It is 140 meters long and 20.5 meters wide, while developing a maximum speed of 24 knots and a service speed of 22 knots.

As the shipping company points out in a statement "faithful to its growth strategy and against the difficult conditions that prevail, it proudly announces and welcomes its new acquisition and sixth ship of its fleet, the master of the Ionian Sea! A ship of exceptional characteristics and specifications, which changes the data in the Ionian Sea ".

Its capacity, after the conversion and when it sails in Greek waters, will be 1000 linear meters, which means that it will transport more than 430 cars or 60 trucks of 16.5 meters or 80 trucks of 12 meters, and over 1300 passengers.

"The Contessa di Levante will be upgraded and adapted to the company's standards, so that it is another safe and luxurious ship, worthy of our islanders and sailors," the statement added. This move is part of the design of Levante Ferries, which provides even better service to the needs of our islands, for their further development and prosperity. At Levante Ferries we always sail with our central vision "The Ionian First". And we continue… " the announcement concludes.

Handelsblatt – Greece discovers its mineral wealth

"The war in Ukraine is forcing the Greek government to change its tactics," Handelsblatt wrote in a response from Athens entitled "Greece is discovering its mineral wealth." The financial newspaper observes: "In 2021, Greece covered 50% of its needs for natural gas and 36% of its needs for oil from Russia. But now the government is seeking energy diversification and accelerating the exploitation of Greek oil and gas fields.

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