Greece
Environment
Greece’s Unique Delta of the Mornos River Under Threat
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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...
Greece
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...
Greece
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.
Greece
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."
Greece
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.
Europe
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.
Culture
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.
Greece
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...
Greece
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...
Environment
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...
Greece
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Greece
€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,...
Environment
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...