Adonis Georgiadis

Man took his own life while waiting for chemotherapy drug, family says

A cancer patient in the Cretan city of Iraklio took his own his life as he was unable to bear the pain while waiting for a chemotherapy drug, his family have said.

The family said that the 72-year-man suffered terribly while waiting for the medicine and his condition deteriorated, which he outlined in a note he had left for them.

2,145 nursing positions added to Greek hospitals

A decision to recruit 2,145 permanent nursing personnel in public hospitals across Greece was signed on Thursday by the State Personnel Selection Board (ASEP).

The allocation of positions was based on existing needs in the national health system, including in university and secondary education hospitals. ASEP is expected to make an official posting in the coming days. 

‘Dream is coming true’ as Hellenic Seaplanes aircraft takes flight

The first trial flight of a Hellenic Seaplanes aircraft took place at Lavrio in southeast Attica last Saturday, with four ministers on board: Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, Deputy Minister of Transport Christina Alexopoulou, Deputy Citizen Protection Minister Andreas Nikolakopoulos and Deputy Minister for Maritime Affairs and Island Policy Ioannis Pappas.

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