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Greece plans mandatory jabs for certain workers as Covid cases rise

With 2,327 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths recorded in Greece over the last 24 hours, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reassures citizens that the country’s economy will not …

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Wildfires have broken out in various parts of Greece

Wildfires have broken out in a forested area in Varnavas, Attica and in low-growing vegetation in the western Attica region of Elefsina, the fire brigade reported on Saturday. Neither blaze …

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Greece confirms 1,997 new coronavirus infections on Friday

Greece confirmed 1,997 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 5 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported on …

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Community in Anavissos area evacuated as fire approaches homes

The Katafigio community in Anavissos was evacuated on Friday evening, as a fire threatened homes and was aided by winds registering 5 on the Beaufort scale, the Fire Brigade reported. …

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Antithesis for the Antipodes: Two political viewpoints showcased in meeting with diaspora

Two Greek officials – one from the government and the other from the main opposition party – addressed the diaspora on Wednesday afternoon. “We want you back,” Greece’s Deputy Minister …

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Hellenic Post issues LGBTQIA+ themed block of stamps

Hellenic Post recently launched a special edition of four stamps under the title “LGBTQIA+ We support you” in support of gay communities in the country. Hellenic Post (ELTA) unveiled the …

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Sydney Olympic’s Bill Papas resigns following $200m fraud allegations involving company he runs

A Sydney Olympic FC statement confirmed on Friday night the resignation of Bill Papas from the role of President effective immediately. The announcement came after it was made known by …

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Greek Australian donation expected to benefit over 1,400 Greek children and newborns annually

A new grant in support of the Pediatric Trauma Care’s work in Greece has been announced by the Hellenic Initiative Australia. The grant, totalling $44,648 (€28,571) has been awarded to …

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Wildfires rip through forest areas in Greece, Cyprus

Firefighters in both Greece and Cyprus are trying to control large wildfires that have broken out in forest areas. Described as a “very difficult day” for Cyprus by President Nicos …

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Pappas begins jail sentence at Domokos jail, where fellow Golden Dawn members are held

Christos Pappas, second in command in the criminal organization Golden Dawn, has been transferred to the Domokos jail on Friday afternoon where the rest of the neo-Nazi’s organization are incarcerated. …

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