Drug paraphernalia

Woman attacked with syringe in Kessariani

A woman was attacked on Friday night in Kessariani, Athens when a stranger stuck a syringe needle in her leg.

The woman declared that the stranger disappeared after he injected the syringe into her leg over her clothes, which contained an unidentified white liquid. The police are investigating CCTV from the area to identify the man.

An unexpected visit

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou participated in the action of the Streetwork group of the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA) in central Athens on Monday. The team distributed safer use kits to drug users on the street as well as a Covid-19 personal protection kit, a snack and clothing.

Five tonnes of medical supplies from Qatar flown into Romania

The Romanian Air Force on Thursday used a C-130 Hercules aircraft to fly into Romania approximately five tonnes of medical supplies from Qatar needed for the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign, according to the Defence Ministry (MApN). The supplies consist of 500,000 1 ml syringes and 450,000 3 ml syringes.