Greece
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Sotiris Tsiodras back in spotlight after Greece notes more COVID-19 cases
Sotiris Tsiodras, the Sydney-born immunologist of Greece’s Department of Health, was one of the key orchestrators of Greece’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during the lockdown stage. For months, Greeks …
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75 new COVID-19 cases in Greece overnight, as Cyprus moves the country down to Category B destination
There were 75 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths in Greece overnight on Sunday. Only four of the new cases were confirmed during checks of arrivals to the country’s …
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Greece calls for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to be given to Cuban doctors
More than 27,000 people in Greece requested that the Nobel Peace Prize be awarded to the Cuban Henry Reeve Medical Brigade in an initiative that kicked off on 28 March. …
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Mask wearing after 78 new cases of COVID-19 in Greece: “We didn’t even greet each other,” says groom at wedding where 16 new cases emerged
Greece recorded 78 new cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths on Friday. Following the highest number since lockdown, it was decided to make mask-wearing compulsory in all indoor and …
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Police ramp up investigations on Mykonos, the party island
Mykonos, the party island of Greece, has drawn the Greek government’s focus in the fight against COVID-19. Police inspections were ramped up on Wednesday night to ensure that social distancing …
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Greece records 57 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday
Greece recorded 57 new positive COVID-19 cases since Tuesday, including 10 people entering the country by land or air and 18 new cases in the Attica region. The highest concentration …
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52 new COVID-19 cases in Greece as country extends the use of face masks
The Greek government is extending the use of face masks. “We must lean to live with the use of masks,” Deputy Civil Protection and Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias said. …
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Onassis Foundation panellists recount their experiences of life as black citizens of Greece
The relevance of the words “I Can’t Breathe” that were uttered by the dying George Floyd in the US strikes a chord with the nine AfroGreeks who gathered for a …
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Greek fire brigade fights at 72 fronts to bring blazes under control
Fires are raging in Greece with efforts continuing to put them out. A blaze at the popular spa area of Loutraki, Corinthia prefecture, was placed under control after it broke …
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Greek-Russian talks focus on Hagia Sophia as US Catholics join Orthodox for Friday’s day of mourning
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation on Wednesday to discuss Turkey’s decision to reconvert Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a mosque. A …