News archive of August 2020

Education Minister Monica Anisie asks Prime Minister Ludovic Orban to sack the president of the National Centralized Procurement Office (ONAC), Cornelia Nagy, after learning about the "disappointing" result of the tender for the purchase of internet-connected tablets for students.

The Hellenic Police (ELAS) on Monday said that it conducted more than 58,240 inspections nationwide on Sunday as part of efforts to check compliance with restrictions imposed by the authorities in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Officers recorded 328 instances of individuals not wearing face masks or not observing physical distancing in public places.

The granting of permanent licenses for online gambling is expected soon.

The Hellenic Gaming Commission published Friday a document specifying the submission of a letter of guarantee after the license is granted.

The letter has to cover €500,000 and have an expiration date eight years from the awarding of the license.

Anti-narcotics officers have discovered an illegal plantation with almost 2,000 cannabis trees in a remote area near Tragana in Fthiotida, central Greece, the Greek Police (ELAS) said on Monday.
The operation, which took place early Friday morning, was assisted by a helicopter and sniffer dogs.

He announced that DPS, based on the results of the parliamentary elections of 90 percent of the counted votes, has 30 mandates, and with traditional partners, has 40- one less than needed for majority.

Chairman of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) Calin Popescu-Tariceanu said on Monday that the cancellation of debates on the censure motion due to the lack of quorum isn't a victory for the National Liberal Party (PNL) and Klaus Iohannis, but a "defeat" for the Romanians who deserved to get rid of an "incompetent" government.

The government must face immediate, medium- and long-term challenges and needs full exercise capacity to be able to solve the big problems facing Romania, in order to provide a guarantee that there is a chance of economic growth, Prime minister Ludovic Orban said on Monday. "As far as we are concerned as a government, we believe that what happened today is extremely beneficial for Romania.

Following his comments during prayers on Sunday, Pope Francis on Monday reiterated his concern over tensions in the East Med. 

"I appeal for constructive dialogue and respect for international law to resolve the conflicts that threaten the peace of the peoples of that region," he said in a tweet.

The main topics were Kosovo and Metohija and upcoming meetings in Washington and Brussels.

Greek health authorities on Monday announced 183 new coronavirus cases and four new related fatalities. 

Of the new cases, 10 were detected at the country's border entry points.

The total number of Covid-19 cases now stands at 10,317 with 266 deaths.

There are 36 patients on ventilators, while 153 have been discharged from intensive care units.