The trend towards online shopping appears here to stay in Greece, as it was significantly boosted during various pandemic-related “lockdowns” over the past year and a half, but persisted afterwards, according to figures released by the Federation of Hellenic Information Technology & Communications (SEPE).
The fire that broke out on Wednesday night in reeds on Lake Stymfalia is uncontrollable and is burning tens of acres of wetland.
Symi, the remote island of the Dodecanese, is known for its picturesque port, its beautiful beaches, Panormitis, but also the famous Symian shrimp…
"Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias expresses the firm positions of the Greek government regarding foreign policy issues, positions that reflect Greece's commitment to respecting international law and the protection of our country's interests," foreign ministry spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou replied when asked by a journalist about a recent Turkish foreign ministry announcement.
A wave of cancellations for the days of the Epiphany is recorded by the hotels of mountainous and semi-mountainous destinations, with hoteliers questioning the positive “image” described in yesterday’s announcement by the Tourism Minister, Mr. Vassilis Kikilias.
Turkish belligerence in the eastern Aegean on Monday took the form of numerous violations of Greek airspace and Athens FIR infringements by a UAV, according to national defense reports.
CNN Travel has included a Greek hotel among the best new hotels in the world urging its readers to "book" a room as it combines the relatively close access to the historic monument of the Acropolis and bustling Athens but also moments of relaxation and tranquility as it is located by the sea.
Significant improvement in operating conditions throughout the Greek manufacturing sector, due to sharper increases in production and employment levels, were indicated by the data of the December PMI survey.
The number of coronavirus cases has remained stable in five-digit numbers in recent days. The Omicron variant is more contagious and the cases went up dangerously, as during the holidays the people gathered in groups, as pointed out by Panagis Galiatsatos, professor of Pulmonology at John Hopkins University.
Actress Betty White, who managed to become America's "sweet old sweetheart" with a career of over 80 years, winning numerous awards for her television roles, died tonight, three weeks before she turned 100 years old.
Government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou made a statement on the number of diagnostic tests for coronavirus.
The whole statement of Giannis Oikonomou:
"Those who are arrogant and irresponsible try to deceive society with a storm of screams and insults in order to hide their inadequacy. But facts are the best friend of the truth. And the truth about the tests is this:
Greece is among the top 5 countries in Europe in testing.
- From 1/5/2020 - 30/12/2021 only EODY has performed 8,759,556 free diagnostic tests, of which 7,642,167 rapid and 1,112,389 pcr. These, of course, do not include the millions of free tests that have been done for free by the NSS.
- Our country is in 4th place in the EU with the most rapid and pcr tests
- From April to 30/12/2021, 86,403,820 self tests were given free of charge to 7,669,956 citizens
- Thanks to the self tests, 1 in 5 confirmed cases were identified, ie 247,464 cases out of a total of 1,170,293.
- To date, more than 300 million euros have been allocated for free tests (self, rapid, pcr)
This is the only truth about checks, the truth of numbers and facts.
In a difficult turning point in the global pandemic, some continue to engage in political speculation, with inappropriate verbiage and insults that have nothing to do with the real issues of society.
The government is here, next to society, with a plan, with realism and with honesty, fully committed to the effort to protect public health and ensure the normalcy of economic and social life.
This is our difference. And it's not just politics. "
A high-quality marble statue of a woman was found near excavations at Ancient Epidaurus' agora area, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday.
For further spread of the coronavirus, as Omicron "gallops", warns doctor and professor in the USA, George Pavlakis.
The shadow of the Omicron variant falls heavily on the cruise industry, with dozens of cases being found on cruise ships sailing in the Caribbean and other parts of the world. Cruise companies were forced to modify voyages, cancel cruises, and in many cases travel was cut short and ships returned to their ports of departure. At the same time, thousands of passengers were quarantined and medical protocols are being re-examined.