Pfizer CEO Bourla Announces Second Hub in Thessaloniki at Greek Economic Summit
Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla announced on Wednesday that the pharmaceutical giant is to establish a second hub in Thessaloniki, employing 350 people. The announcement was made during a...
View ArticleNew Elevator for People with Disabilities Installed at Athens Acropolis
Credit: Greek government The Athens Acropolis, the symbol of Western civilization, is now more easily accessible to people with disabilities after a new elevator was put into service there on Thursday....
View ArticleLockdown in Greece Extended to December 14
Credit: Greek Reporter The Greek government announced on Thursday that the lockdown imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus will be extended at least until December 14. Government spokesman...
View ArticleTurkey is Threatening Peace in East Med, Greek FM Warns in Cyprus Visit
Nikos Dendias meets his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia on Friday. Credit: AMNA Turkey is “threatening peace, security and stability” in the Mediterranean region, Greek Foreign...
View ArticleWhy Greece Was Less Effective in Dealing with Covid’s Second Wave
Credit: Greek Reporter While Greece was internationally praised for its initial response to the Covid-19 pandemic back in the spring, its response to the second wave was less effective, says a Greek...
View ArticleHidden Gem of a Chapel Reopens to the Public in Athens
Credit: AMNA The small, round chapel of Agios Nikolaos Thon, near the corner of Alexandras and Kifissias Avenues, was turned over, fully restored, to the residents of Athens on Sunday, Saint Nicholas...
View ArticleElon Musk’s SpaceX Set to Bring Starlink Internet to Greece
SpaceX, the space company of high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, plans to make its Starlink broadband satellite internet service available in Greece in the first quarter of 2021, Greek daily Kathimerini...
View ArticleUK Nationals Legally Resident in Greece to Retain Right After Brexit
Credit: Arthur Yeti/unsplash Greece announced on Monday that United Kingdom citizens and their family members, irrespective of nationality, who are permanent residents of Greece will have an...
View ArticleGreece Extends Lockdown Until January 7
Credit: Greek Reporter Greece on Monday extended its lockdown measures in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease through January 7, including a nighttime curfew and a ban on traveling...
View ArticleCapital Link’s Virtual International Summit to Focus on Investing in Greece
Panel participants at the 2019 Capital Link Forum, held at Athens Hilton. Credit: Capital Link Policy-makers, diplomats, economists and entrepreneurs will participate in the 22nd Annual Capital Link...
View ArticleSpectacular Lighting Display for Christmas at the Piraeus Tower
The Piraeus Tower illuminated. Video capture A spectacular display of light and color awaited residents of Piraeus on Tuesday evening as the second tallest building in Greece, the Tower of Piraeus, was...
View ArticleWill EU Leaders Endorse Greece’s Request to Impose Sanctions on Turkey?
Turkish vessel the Oruc Reis is escorted into Greek waters by five Turkish Navy vessels on Monday, August 10. Photo: Turkish Defense Ministry European Union leaders are set to make a final decision on...
View ArticleGreece to Lend Artifacts to Foreign Museums for Up to 50 Years
Credit: pxfuel.com The Greek Parliament is to vote on Thursday on a bill which paves the way for the lending of Greek ancient and modern artifacts to foreign museums for up to 50 years. The Ministry of...
View ArticleMedia Blackout Continues in Greece as Unions Extend Strike
Credit: camilo jimenez @coolmilo/Unspash Journalists, producers and technical staff decided on Wednesday to continue their strike for another 24 hours in protest against planned changes to the press...
View ArticleThree Dead as Car Plunges into the Water at Greece’s Antiparos
The vehicle after it was recovered from the bottom of the sea. Credit: parianostypos.gr Greek authorities are investigating the deadly incident on Wednesday when a car with three people inside plunged...
View ArticleBritish University Opens New European Campus in Thessaloniki
The University of York to open campus in Thessaloniki in partnership with CITY College. Credit: CITY College The University of York in the United Kingdom announced on Wednesday the opening of a new...
View ArticleGreece Accused of Imposing News Blackout from Migrant Camps
Credit: Greek government photo Human rights groups say that a new law approved recently by the Greek Parliament imposes a general news blackout on the dozens of migrant and refugee facilities dotted...
View ArticleCrimson Early Morning Sky Dazzles Athenians
Credit: @ A. Matrozos/Twitter The residents of Athens woke up on Thursday to an eerie phenomenon as the sky took on a brownish-red color. It was a rare occurrence, leading many Athenians to photograph...
View ArticleEurope Shies Away from Tough Action Against Turkey
Credit: Greek government photo European Union leaders meeting in Brussels on Thursday decided to impose a limited list of sanctions against Turkish individuals and companies associated with Ankara’s...
View ArticleGreece Announces Limited Reopening for Christmas
The Greek government announced on Friday a set of measures for the reopening of some businesses in the retail sector for Christmas sales. It also noted that churches may also reopen — but only for...
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