Greece
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Greece confirms another 842 new cases with restrictions continuing as progress is slow
Greece confirmed 842 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours with 13 identified at entry points in the country. There were another 21 coronavirus-related deaths recorded overnight, bringing the total number …
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Archbishop Ieronymos II describes Islam as a political ideology and not a religion
The Archbishop of Athens and all of Greece, Ieronymos II, separated spirituality from Islam, describing it as a mere political ideology that intends to wage war. He went on to …
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More than 600 coronavirus cases in Greece while shops reopen
Greek health authorities have recorded 605 new coronavirus cases in a day, and 24 deaths, until midday Saturday while 292 patients are on ventilators in ICUs. In total, Greece has …
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THI Australia donates $50,000 to help key charities in Greece
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia announced that it has given grants worth a total of $50,000 for two organisations in Greece working to help people facing severe financial and social …
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How changes in taxable values will affect Greek real estate
Changes to the taxable values of property in Greece are expected to cause fluctuations to other taxes and fees pertaining to real estate. According to the Greek daily newspaper Eleftheros …
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Olympic champ Sofia Bekatorou meets with prosecutor to testify on sexual abuse allegations
Veteran Olympic champion Sofia Bekatorou was summoned to testify before prosecutor Sotiria Papageorgakopoulou on Wednesday, after she reported that she had been sexually abused by a Sailing Federation official in …
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Stint in Greek army was no picnic but life lessons were plentiful
There is nothing quite like being dressed to the nines, G3 rifle rests on your shoulder, your arms swing in time with your legs marching in unison with your comrades …
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Tsitsipas: ‘Aussie Greeks are the proudest people I know’
It’s been only a few days since Stefanos Tsitsipas arrived in Australia, but the World No. 6 is already watering the seeds of Tsitsipomania once again in the hearts of …
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Greek telecom giant to enhance key locations with free high-speed internet for visitors
Greek telecommunications giant COSMOTE in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Sports announced on Wednesday that it will provide free wireless internet to visitors at major archaeological sites and …
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National service in Greek armed forces to be extended to a year
Military service in Greece is set to be increased by three months so that conscripts will complete a full year of service, the Minister of National of Defence, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, …