Greece ranks 5th in top tourism brands
Greece has been ranked as the fifth best tourism brand in 2020, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos, a global market research firm and public opinion specialist.
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Covid - Greece: Despite signs of fewer infections, situation remains critical
The government's decision on when and how the current lockdown is lifted will be based exclusively on epidemiological data, the development of the current second wave of the pandemic and the experts' conclusions, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection & Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias during Monday's live briefing.
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The true story behind the ruined sulfur mines of Milos
Taking a walk in the sulfur mines of Milos is like taking a trip back in time, while you really feel that you are walking on a historically preserved site, an important example of the industrial heritage of the whole of Greece. Friend Marinos Charalampopoulos takes us on a tour.
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Mobile emergency medical unit in the courtyard of the 424 General Military Hospital in Thessaloniki
The General Staff of the Army is proceeding with the creation of a mobile emergency medical unit in the courtyard of the 424 General Military Hospital in Thessaloniki, following a decision by the political and military leadership.
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Hellenic Police evict anarchist squat in downtown Athens
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) carried out a large operation, early Monday morning, in the area of Exarcheia.
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The gradual lifting of restrictions from December 1 not a realistic goal
The gradual lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions from December 1 is not a realistic goal at the moment, government spokesperson Stelios Petsas said on Friday in an interview with ERT.
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Private hospital beds requisitioned to help public health system with coronavirus
The government has requisitioned two private clinics and their staff in Thessaloniki in order to ease the burden on the Greek National Health System (NHS) in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Odd case of foreigners arrested on Lesvos
A strange case involving four foreigners is being investigated by the Mytilene Port Authority. It all started the day before yesterday, Tuesday, in the sea area of Agios Stefanos in Mantamado of northeastern Lesvos, when, as part of a patrol by officials of the Mytilene Port Authority, a speedboat from Turkey was found approaching the shores at high speed and landing two people. Then ιτe left ατ great speed towards the Turkish coast.
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Archbishop Ieronymos admitted to hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus
Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos was admitted to Athens’ Evangelismos Hospital on Thursday morning after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Ieronymos is showing mild symptoms.
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Mitsotakis slams Turkey at NATO parliamentary assembly (vid)
Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to the whole network of challenges of Turkey against Greece and the Alliance in his video greeting at the 66th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. A Summit that was normally scheduled to take place in Athens, but is being held via video conference, due to the pandemic.
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PM Mitsotakis: Turkey is regional troublemaker (vid)
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday in an interview with Sky News Arabia, during his stay in the United Arab Emirates, that Turkey is acting as a troublemaker in the region and this observation is not confined to Greek-Turkish relations.
Number of American students studying in Greece shows steady rise, according to institute data
Over 5,800 American students came to Greece to study in the 2018-2019 academic year, the Institute of International Education (IIE) said, an increase of 11.7 percent compared to the previous year.
At least 100 people detained for questioning after clashes
More than 100 people have been detained for questioning at police headquarters for violating a four-day police order (November 15-18) banning rallies during Athens Polytechnic Day commemorations on Tuesday.
Ursula von der Leyen: Greece to have access to 2 billion euros through SURE from Tuesday
Εuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her satisfaction and optimism over the latest developments regarding a coronavirus vaccine in statements to Greek public broadcaster ERT.