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Bill overhauling insurance agency EFKA is posted for 15-day public consultation

In November, the minister had said that EFKA is one of the largest public organizations in Greece affecting 6.5 million citizens, of whom 2.5 million are pensioners and 4 million are salary workers or self-employed. 

09 Ιαν 2022 09:39

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"The vaccination message must be constant", PM Mitsotakis said

He highlighted the importance of booster shots in this context, saying that Greece had started early and thus had sufficient time to build up a wall of immunity.

07 Ιαν 2022 08:21

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9 in 10 infections due to Omicron variant, Alt. Health Minister Gaga says

During a briefing, the doctor said that on December 30 Omicron accounted for 82% of all infections, and one day later the rate had climbed to 89% of all infections.

06 Ιαν 2022 08:31

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Schools to reopen Jan. 10 with more self tests required the first week

The obligatory use of masks in and out of classrooms and the suspension of school trips are still in effect, Education Minister said, adding that current measures at universities and vocational schools will remain as is.

05 Ιαν 2022 08:02

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Omicron variant now dominates new infections and hospital admissions

According to National Public Health Organization (EODY) head Themistocles Zaoutis now 70% of admissions to hospitals of Attica, Greece's most populous region, are also related to Omicron.

04 Ιαν 2022 08:02

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New supplementary pension plan for young employees kicks in

The new Supplementary Capitalization Insurance Fund for the supplementary pension, also promoted as an 'individual piggybank' system when it was voted in September 2021, gives employees a choice of three investment plans.

03 Ιαν 2022 06:41

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DESFA participation in Gastrade shareholding scheme ratified

The construction of the Alexandroupolis Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal will actively contribute to the country's energy security, liquidity and efficiency and will strengthen Greece's strategic role in SE Europe.

31 Δεκ 2021 07:48

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Credit growth rate steady at 12.2% in November according to Bank of Greece

The central bank, in a monthly report, said that the annual growth rate of total deposits was 9.3% in November from 10.1% in October, with private sector deposits rising by 1.833 billion euros.

30 Δεκ 2021 08:16

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Updated Covid-free GR wallet application contains identity card

Therefore, wherever a coronavirus certificate check is required upon entry, citizens can now display their identity card through the application, but this will not be allowed to be scanned by anyone carrying out the check.

29 Δεκ 2021 08:30

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Stricter mask regulations, shorter entertainment hours, and remote work measures

In a short announcement, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said the measures come after recommendations by the specialists committee that met yesterday (Dec. 27) on how to deal with the super-spreading Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.

28 Δεκ 2021 08:13

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Greece confirms 7,665 new coronavirus cases on Xmas Eve, 94 deaths

Since the pandemic began, Greece has confirmed 1,064,243 infections (daily change: +0.7 pct). In the confirmed cases of the last 7 days, 206 infections are related to travel from abroad and 2,591 to other confirmed cases. 

25 Δεκ 2021 09:34

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An artificial intelligence centre that will gather Greece's best minds in Greece

The prime minister stated, among others, that many of the issues that arise from the application of artificial intelligence already have direct implications in the field of philosophy and especially ethics.

23 Δεκ 2021 07:57