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Greece’s Unique Delta of the Mornos River Under Threat

The wetlands surrounding the Mornos River in Central Greece are home to a unique and threatened ecosystem. By Lia Mageira After the construction of the Mornos River dam in the mountainous region of Fokida, Greece, the formerly torrential river is now...

Delta Adds Direct Flights from Boston to Athens

Delta, one of the major US airlines, announced on Saturday that it will be adding direct flights from Boston to Athens, Greece to its routes. As of the summer of 2022, Delta plans to launch flights from Boston to...

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise in Greece as Struggle with Delta Variant Continues

The newly recorded COVID-19 cases in Greece remained high on Saturday, as the country tries to cope with the spread of the Delta variant. 

Rapid Spread of Delta Variant in Greece Causes Concern Among Officials

The rapid transmission of the Delta variant of the coronavirus in Greece, particularly among the unvaccinated, is "terrifying."

Over 80% of Covid-19 Cases on Crete From Delta Variant

A 1,834 total cases of Covid-19 were recorded across Greece Monday, as the Delta variant has begun to spread across the country.

Delta Variant Could Comprise 90% of Infections Says EU Body

The Delta coronavirus variant, previously known as the Indian variant, could soon be responsible for as much as 90% of Europe's infections.

April 27, 1941: Greek Author Penelope Delta Commits Suicide As Nazis Enter Athens

On April 27, 1941, Penelope Delta, a famous Greek author decided to take her own life just as Nazi Germany’s forces occupied Athens. 

OIE Reports: Greece Discovers Case of H5N8 Bird Flu in Wild Swan at Evros River Delta

On Monday, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) announced that Greece has reported a case of the dangerously contagious H5N8 bird flu virus in a wild swan in the Evros river delta in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. Sources reported that...

Motorbike Police Unit 'Delta' to be Abolished, Says Greek Minister

Alternate Minister for Civil Protection Nikos Toskas announced on Tuesday the abolition of the Greek police’s motorbike unit “Delta” and the merger of police stations as part of the reorganization and redeployment of its forces. Delta Unit was created in...

Bird Mating Pairs Triple at Axios Delta National Park, Greece

The number of mating pairs of birds that chose the Axios Delta National Park to build their nests has tripled in the last year, according to figures presented by scientists on Monday. Speaking at a conference on the 12 years...

Delta Air Lines Increases Frequency of Athens-New York Flights

Delta Air Lines is increasing its scheduled flights from New York JFK International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for the 2015 summer season, it was announced earlier today by the American company. Delta will resume operations with a...

The 33% Stake of OPAP to Emma Delta

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) transferred today, after having secured all necessary approvals, a 33% stake in OPAP to the Emma Delta fund. The Emma Delta had clinched a deal with the Hellenic Republic Development Fund S.A...

Emma Delta to Buy OPAP on Friday

The countdown for the completion of the privatization of OPAP has started, and before the Athens' Bourse opens on Friday, Greek-Czech fund Emma Delta will have completed the acquisition of 105 million shares in the gaming company and paid...

€3.7 Million Given to Employees of ELTA

The administration of the Hellenic Post Federation (ELTA) illegally gave its employees €3.7 million, as disclosed in an investigation by General Inspector of Public Administration L. Rakingis.  The money was given during the period of 1999-2009. According to the law,...

Haliacmon, Greece’s Stunning Longest River

Nestled in the heart of Greece's rugged landscape lies the Haliacmon River. Known to modern Greeks as ''Aliakmonas'', this river has been the nation’s silent witness. Have you ever wondered what stories the longest river in Greece could tell...