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Greek FM defends artwork removal
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on Wednesday defended the government's decision to remove an artwork displayed at the Greek Consulate in New York - a pink-and-white quilt resembling the national flag, part of a campaign against domestic violence.
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There are hiccups and hiccups
"With this heat, maybe I should ask my friends in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf for some camels," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis quipped in an interview with Skai TV on Wednesday night, commenting on a proposal for a mounted police force. "We don't need it. It's an interesting idea, but we don't need it right now," he added.
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Culture Ministry announces Acropolis visitor zones to tackle overcrowding
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced a system with visitor zones on the Acropolis which will be implemented in July to address the problem of long queues.
Speaking on Skai 100.3 radio, Mendoni stressed that visits to the Sacred Rock have increased by 80% compared to the corresponding period in 2019.
New, highly infectious coronavirus strain arrives from UK
A new, mutated version of the coronavirus has appeared in Greece, carried by six arrivals from the UK, according to radio station Skai.
The carriers were five Greek and one UK citizens who arrived in Greece during Christmas week.
The new coronavirus mutation has shown high transmission rates in the United Kingdom.
Schinas: Hard for any country to reject historic EU recovery proposal
The European Commission's proposal of a 750-bln-euro recovery package reflects Europe's ability to overcome its limitations during times of crisis and mobilize unprecedented means never before available, European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas said on Wednesday.
Bishop threatens minster with excommunication
The former bishop of Kalavryta Amvrosios on Thursday threatened to kick Education Minister Niki Kerameus out of the Greek Orthodox Church unless she takes back a statement suggesting that Holy Communion may be dangerous in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Minister says 11,000 migrant returns pending
A total of 16,000 asylum applications were processed in Greece in April, four times the usual monthly average, according to Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis, who added that 11,000 applications have been rejected over the past two months, paving the way for returns to Turkey.
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More domestic flights possible from May 18
The government is seriously considering allowing an increase in the number of domestic flights on May 18 to coincide with the lifting of restrictions on travel throughout mainland Greece.
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PM to announce plan for easing restrictions on Tuesday
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will on Tuesday announce a plan for the gradual easing of restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus from early May, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Monday.
In comments to Skai television channel, Petsas said the gradual phasing out of the measures would begin in early May and end in late June.
Gov't spokesman: PM to announce plan for easing restrictions on Tuesday
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will on Tuesday announce a plan for the gradual easing of restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus from early May, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Monday.
In comments to Skai television channel, Petsas said the gradual phasing out of the measures would begin in early May and end in late June.