Outrage forces Greek PM to stop “priority vaccination” for gov’t, state officials

The mass vaccination of dozens of government and state officials that triggered an outrage in the Greek society did not age well. The fiasco of giving immunization priority to high- and low-ranking politicians and wannabe politicians and even their relatives over health-workers forced Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to stop the program that was allegedly aiming … The post Outrage forces Greek PM to stop “priority vaccination” for gov’t, state officials appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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10,000 policemen to be deployed on New Year’s Day to check Covid-measures compliance

More than 10,000 police officers will be deployed throughout Greece for the New Year’s Day holiday in order to ensure compliance with the measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The restrictions will be similar to those imposed for the Christmas holiday but police checks will be more intensive. “Of primary importance is to … The post 10,000 policemen to be deployed on New Year’s Day to check Covid-measures compliance appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Immortals: Fenyx Rising feels like a Zelda adventure, but with Greek mythology: review

It’s been awhile since we’ve had a new, fresh Zelda game. And who knows? Maybe in 2021, we get one too. But even if we don’t, those who miss and pine for Zelda-style adventuring gameplay have an ...

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In Greece, ‘vaccination selfies’ anger unions, opposition

Greece’s center-right government says senior state officials will no longer be given priority for the COVID-19 vaccination after posts on social media by Cabinet ministers receiving the ...

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Rivlin praised by Greek Patriarch at traditional Christmas reception

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III has praised President Reuven Rivlin for his steadfast support of the multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious character of Jerusalem and ...

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Covid-19 Vaccination May Ease Restrictions on Travel, Says Greek Tourism Minister

Travel in the coming year may likely be easier for people who have chosen to be vaccinated against Covid-19, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

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GREEK students thrive at VCEs in spite of tumultuous year

In modern GREEK, Oakleigh Grammar, student Marialena Lupo received 49/50. Her teacher Natasa Spanou said that she is very proud for the GREEK- ...

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