The discovery of a bust of Alexander the Great in Egypt has stirred new interest in finding the final resting place of the Greek conqueror.
Eastern Europe
Greece Faced With Dismal Fall As COVID-19 Lingers On
Greece confirmed 1,948 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, a number far down from the previous week’s highs in the 3,000s.
Greece Tourism Recovers in August: September Is the Big Question
Data complied by Kethimerini has revealed that tourist arrivals up until mid-August indicate a tourism recovery on the order of 40%.
Greeks to Test Passengers From 13 Countries for COVID-19
According to a Civil Aviation Service (CAS) report, passengers who arrive in Greece from 13 countries must now submit to COVID testing.
Greek Culture Ministry Celebrates August Full Moon With Free Admissions
Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced special events and free admission to archaeological sites and museums for August Full Moon 2021.
Greece Reports 2,218 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours
Greek authorities announced 2,218 new cases (PDF) of COVID in the past 24-hours. The latest report also tells of intubations on the rise.
Greek Officials Roll “COVID Craps” Calling It a Tourism Bet Won
Greece’s leaders say the desperate drive to reboot Greece tourism has nothing with spiking COVID-19 . They say their dice roll is winners.
Greek Officials Record 3,270 New Cases of Covid-19 in Past 24 Hours
Greece recorded 3,270 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 24 deaths associated with the disease.
U.S. Embassy in Greece Issues Level 4 Travel Warning
The U.S. Department of State has reassessed and reissued the Travel Advisory for Greece, raising it to Level 4 – Do Not Travel.
The Greece Tourism Season That Never Should Have Been
With wildfire ravaging the country, and the coronavirus resurging, will Greek officials finally admit the 2021 tourism season was a mistake?
Greece Confirms 2,595 New COVID Cases – 20 More Deaths
Greece officials have confirmed 2,595 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. According to the latest report from EODY.
Chania and Zakynthos Under New COVID-19 Restrictions
Athens officials have now imposed a curfew and banned music on Zakynthos Island, and at Chania on Crete island.