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Greece Reports 33,716 COVID Cases, 70 Dead, and 639 Intubated

2022-01-07 by Phil Butler

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Health authorities have announced 33,716 new cases of the coronavirus for the 24-hour period ending at 3pm Thursday.

Tags: Coronavirus, COVID Delta, COVID-19 Greece, Greece COVID cases, Greece health emergency, Greece omicron, Greece pandemic, Heraklion, intubation

Experts Say COVID-19 Variants Could Infect 50,000 Students in Greece

2021-09-16 by Argophilia Travel News

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Greek health experts say as many as 50,000 students could be infected this autumn if parents don’t vaccinate their children.

Tags: coronavirus Greece, COVID Delta, COVID in schools, COVID-19 cases, Delta, Delta variant, Greece pandemic, Greece schools

A New Study Reveals Pfizer and Astra Zeneca Vaccines’ Effectiveness Versus Delta

2021-07-26 by Argophilia Travel News

Vaccine syringes

A study reveals the effectiveness of COVID vaccines against the Delta variant only slightly compromised versus other strains.

Tags: AstraZeneca, COVID Delta, Delta, New England Journal of Medicine, pandemic, Pfizer COVID vaccine, vaccine effects, vaccines

Delta Variant On Crete: Doctors Worried, Mitsotakis Is Not

2021-06-26 by Phil Butler

Looney Mitsotakis

The Delta Variant of COVID is now on Crete. Athens officials are divided on the seriousness of the situation.

Tags: coronavirus Greece, COVID Delta, Crete coronavirus, Crete tourism, Delta coronavirus, Delta on Crete, Delta variant, Greece tourism, Mitsotakis administration, Nikolaos Tzanakis

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Stories of Interest

ELTA Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos Rushes to Save ELTA Branches

2025-11-13 By Iorgos Pappas

Agios Nikolaos steps in to prevent ELTA branch closures in Neapolis and Elounda, offering municipal space as officials warn of impacts on local communities.

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The Last Chestnuts of Crete Are Calling for Help

2025-11-13 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The future of the Cretan chestnut is at risk, as experts warn of genetic loss, aging trees, and the threat of incoming pathogens.

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Mantinada: Where the Heart Sings in Fifteen Syllables

2025-11-13 By Mihaela Lica Butler

A deep exploration of the Cretan mantinada, tracing its history, musical roots, poetic form, and enduring role in island culture through example and tradition.

Apokoronas Christmas Charity Bazaar

Apokoronas Christmas Charity Bazaar Date Announced

2025-11-13 By Arthur Butler

Apokoronas hosts its annual Christmas Charity Bazaar on December 7, 2025, at Vamou’s Indoor Gym.

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Papoura Hill Returns to the Spotlight on Sunday

2025-11-13 By Victoria Udrea

An event to present the identity of the Minoan Monument on Popoura Hill is organized by the Municipality of Minoa Pediada on Sunday, November 16.

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