The worship places for all denominations and all religions will remain closed to the public during the Holy Week, as Nikos Chardalias clarified a while ago at his recent briefing of the citizens on coronavirus issues. The Holy Week for the Greek Orthodox Christians begins on this Monday the 13th …
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Coronavirus: All you need to know in 500 words
April 9, 2020 English Edition 0
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new coronavirus outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China, a global pandemic. As of April 9, over 88,000 people have died from the disease and there have been more than 1.48 million confirmed cases worldwide, according to data collected by the Johns Hopkins University in …
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα »Do face masks protect against coronavirus? Here’s what scientists know so far
April 3, 2020 English Edition 0
We all want to protect ourselves from coronavirus – but we need to make sure the things we’re doing are effective. There are several measures we can all take to reduce the spread of Covid-19, including physical distancing, thorough handwashing, keeping surfaces clean, protecting the most vulnerable by staying home, …
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα »Chechen leader wants to execute those violating quarantine!
April 1, 2020 English Edition 0
While countries around the world have imposed various restrictions, including fines and curfews, to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the leader of Chechnya, a Muslim republic in Russia’s North Caucasus, has proposed a much more radical measure – to kill anyone who violates the isolation order and spreads the virus. Ramzan …
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα »Coronavirus has accelerated scientific developments to a wartime pace
March 28, 2020 English Edition 0
Coronavirus has accelerated scientific developments to a wartime pace. Here are some of the significant advances this week. Antibody testing for all is on the horizon Cheap, reliable antibody tests that reveal whether someone has previously had Covid-19 are viewed as crucial for managing the next phase of the pandemic. …
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα »Russia invited to G20 emergency summit on coronavirus
March 24, 2020 English Edition 0
MOSCOW, March 24. /TASS/. Russia has been invited to a G20 emergency summit on the coronavirus, scheduled to take place on March 26, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS. When asked if the Kremlin had received an invitation to the event, he answered in the affirmative, adding that “preparations are …
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα »The Greek government announces shield for business and labor
March 21, 2020 English Edition 0
At least 50 percent of enterprises in Greece are hurting due to the crisis caused by new coronavirus, according to data presented by Finance Minister Christos Staikouras on Friday. In total, 440,000 corporations employing about 1 million workers with a turnover of 6.5 billion euros per year are showing a …
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα »Historic Market Plunge Amid Global Scramble To Contain ‘Invisible Enemy’
March 17, 2020 English Edition 0
Coronavirus fears led to a historic drop in U.S. stocks, shut borders and disrupted daily life around the world, as governments took increasingly drastic measures to try to reduce the severity of the global outbreak. Financial markets had their worst day in 30 years despite emergency action by global central …
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα »Turkey announces its first case of coronavirus (!)
March 12, 2020 English Edition 0
Turkey has announced its first confirmed case of Covid-19, ending weeks of speculation over whether the tourism and travel hub with a large refugee population would be able to avoid the novel coronavirus outbreak. The patient was a Turkish national who had recently returned from Europe, the health minister Fahrettin …
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα »Statement by the European Commission ahead of International Women’s Day 2020
March 8, 2020 English Edition 0
Ahead of the International Women’s Day, the European Commission issued the following statement: “Gender equality is a core principle of the European Union. Yet it is still not a reality. In business, politics and society as a whole, we can only reach our full potential if we use all of …
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