– – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis PHOTO: Archive – The unprecedented package of sanctions against Russia is actually negatively affecting the European economy as well, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in an interview with CNN. “Although these sanctions are significant, Europe must be very careful not to allow them to harm Europe more … Read more
– – PHOTO: Pixabay – Road tolls for the use of highways in Greece will increase from January 1, 2022. The increase will be an average of 0.05-0.15 euros for cars, according to Greek media. The Athens-Thessaloniki highway will cost 31.35 euros, up from 30.65 euros now. So the total increase will be 70 cents. … Read more
– – Photo: Pixabay – The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Greece breaks all records, and the Omicron variant already accounts for nearly 70 percent of new infections in the Attica region, where the Greek capital Athens is located, Health Minister Thanos Plevris told state television ERT. A record 9,284 new cases were … Read more
– – COVID-19. PHOTO: Reuters – Greek journalist and well-known opponent of measures to promote vaccination, George Tragas, has died from COVID-19, Proto Tema reported, quoted by BTA. Tragas died at the age of 72 from complications following COVID-19 infection. A statement from Athens’ Sotiria Hospital said he had not been vaccinated. In February 2021, … Read more
– – Photo: Archive PHOTO: Pixabey – The “black November” in terms of the development of the pandemic was reported by the Greek media. The newspaper “Elefteros tipos” writes that 23 districts in the country are in “dark red”. For the first ten days of the month, 555 deaths and 66,127 newly infected were registered. … Read more
– – PHOTO: Pixabay – A Bulgarian technician was seriously injured in an accident on the set of the film “Invincible 4” in Thessaloniki, Greek television Mega reported, quoted by “Proto Tema”. The incident in the photos, which starring Jason Statham, Megan Fox and Fifty Cent, reportedly happened a few weeks ago. According to the … Read more
– – – The Greek company Spyros Panopoulos Automotive, owned by Spyros Panopoulos, presented its first Chaos car. The two-door sports car will be available in two versions – Earth Version and Zero Gravity, and 20 copies will be assembled. The Earth Version will be available for 5.5 million euros, and the Zero Gravity modification … Read more
– – The police in Greece will monitor compliance with the measures. PHOTO: Reuters – l A digital pass is introduced for electric, gas, hybrid or Euro 6 cars l The measures are for cleaner air, but also because of the traffic jams in the Greek capital Athens is imposing restrictions on car traffic to … Read more
– – Greece reports growth in intubated patients Photo: Reuters – Greek health authorities have announced 1,100 new cases of coronavirus for the 24-hour period ending today, as well as 24 deaths, BNT reported, citing BGNES. The number of intubated patients was 337 early Sunday afternoon – higher than the previous day, Kathimerini reported. The … Read more
– – Kyriakos Mitsotakis – 80% of the upcoming increase in electricity tariffs will be covered by the state, Greek government spokesman Yiannis Economiou said in an interview with Sky TV on Sunday. He spoke about the measures announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the International Fair in Thessaloniki, ANA-MPA reported. The subsidy affects … Read more