Greece
Diaspora
First-Ever Written Exam for Greek Citizenship Slated for May 16
The first-ever written exam for Greek citizenship is scheduled for May 16, 2021, according to an announcement from the Interior Ministry.
Business
EasyJet Says Early Travel Bookings Already up 600%
EasyJet stated on Tuesday that bookings for flights increased by more than 300% and vacation reservations grew by over 600% on a weekly basis
Greece
Greek Doctors Protest “Suffocating” Conditions in Covid-19 Wards
Greek doctors took to the streets on Tuesday to protest the "suffocating" conditions in Greek hospitals, specifically Covid-19 wards.
Greek News
Greece Pushes EU to Endorse Vaccine Certificates to Open Tourism
Greece is pushing its EU partners to approve Covid-19 vaccine certificates that would open travel throughout Europe, the Greek tourism minister said.
Greek News
Acclaimed Greek Scientist Makes Breakthrough Discovery on Obesity
A lab observation during a cancer research project by acclaimed Greek geneticist Dr Constantine Stratakis discovered key brain mechanisms related to obesity.
Crime
Convicted Terrorist Koufodinas on Hunger Strike for 45 Days
Convicted terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas, who has been on hunger strike for 45 days announced on Monday he will stop drinking water too.
Greece
Emirates to Restart Flights Between US and Greece
Emirates Airlines, based in the United Arab Emirates, plans to restart flights between the United States and Greece on June 1, 2021
Education
Protesters Clash with Police Over Education Bill in Thessaloniki
Police have made over 30 arrests in Thessaloniki after they clashed with protesters who were demonstrating against a new education bill.
Greek News
Turkey Announces Massive Military Exercise in the Aegean
Turkey announced on Monday that it will conduct a large-scale naval exercises in the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea between February 25 and March 7.