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European Patients' Rights Day: The 14 rights that need to be strengthened

It includes the following 14 rights: Right to preventive measures, access to care, information, consent , free choice, privacy and confidentiality, respect for patients' time, adh...

European Patients' Rights Day: The 14 rights that need to be strengthened
LAMDA Development: malls and marinas achieve new record high - Ellinikon project sees first profitable year
LAMDA Development: malls and marinas achieve new record high - Ellinikon project sees first profitable year

The group's total consolidated operating result (EBITDA) before asset valuations and other adjustments amounted to a profit of 132 million euros in FY2023, compared to a loss of 13 million euros in FY2022. Malls (4 in operation): operating profitability before valuations and other adjustments (Retail EBITDA) reache...

Building collapse in Pasalimani: 8 workers free - Contractor detained
Building collapse in Pasalimani: 8 workers free - Contractor detained

However, the contractor of the building work is still being held, accused of violating Article 286 of the building regulations and general building regulations. He received a deadline and is expected to apologize to the investigator next Saturday, while the owners of the 2-story residence are also being sought. ...

Easter Bazaar by SOS Children's Villages at Syntagma Metro
Easter Bazaar by SOS Children's Villages at Syntagma Metro

According to an announcement by SOS Children's Villages, these are gifts and candles that will delight young and old and decorations that will highlight every corner of the house, garden and terrace and will give an Easter touch of joy to all areas. The entire Easter collection is also available in the SOS Children...

Athens Local News

Protests as part of the 24-hour strike of the GSEE have been completed - center of Athens has opened
Protests as part of the 24-hour strike of the GSEE have been completed - center of Athens has opened

With a key slogan "we want real raises - we want our Collective Bargaining Agreements back and we want them now", the workers' representatives in their speeches emphasized the nee...

Ships docked, trains halted as striking Greek workers protest over rising costs
Ships docked, trains halted as striking Greek workers protest over rising costs

Ships remained docked at Greek ports and train services were halted as transport workers joined the nationwide strike by private sector union GSEE, Greece's largest. City transport was also disrupted as bus and taxi drivers halted operations for a ...

Showcase of Athenian neoclassicism at the mercy of vandals
Showcase of Athenian neoclassicism at the mercy of vandals

The spray paint has now been removed from the statue, however the image of the iconic Athenian Trilogy of neoclassical 19th century buildings on Panepistimiou is a disheartening one. The adjacent University of Athens building remains scarred with da...

Greece News

"Polar air current" is coming: temp drops forecast by 10 degrees
"Polar air current" is coming: temp drops forecast by 10 degrees

As he says in his post, the "polar storm" will also bring snow to the mountains and heavy rains. In detail, the post of the meteorologist is as follows: "Good morning! "The ...

Work stoppage on Metro and more today
Work stoppage on Metro and more today

The workers are demanding direct hiring and employment contracts and are taking part in the strike against "the wave of austerity and shameful profits that affect the decent lives of millions of low-wage earners and pensioners," as stated in an anno...

Greece to spend 780 million euros to protect marine biodiversity: PM
Greece to spend 780 million euros to protect marine biodiversity: PM

Greece, which includes thousands of islands and which has the longest Mediterranean coastline of any littoral state, said last week it plans to create two marine parks, one in the Ionian Sea and one in the Aegean Sea, as part of the initiatives. ...

International News

PM: We stand by Israel but also urge all sides to show restraint
PM: We stand by Israel but also urge all sides to show restraint

"Any escalation at this time would be a critical threat for regional stability and security. We continue to stand by Israel but, at the same time, we urge all sides to show the ne...

Tsitsipas wins Monte Carlo Masters
Tsitsipas wins Monte Carlo Masters

Tsitsipas sat holding his head in his hands, briefly crying as he took in his first title of the year and biggest tournament victory for two years.  “I’m very proud of myself today. I had been waiting for a moment like this for a long time,” said...

Tsitsipas advances to Monte Carlo Masters semifinals with straight-set win over Khachanov
Tsitsipas advances to Monte Carlo Masters semifinals with straight-set win over Khachanov

The 12th-ranked Greek player dropped only five points on his first serve and hit 20 winners. He will next face either Jannik Sinner or Holger Rune for a spot in the final at the clay-court event. Tsitsipas won back-to-back titles at the Countr...

Panorama News

International conference on protecting the oceans opens today
International conference on protecting the oceans opens today

Greece, signalling its intention to contribute actively to the international challenges of the global climate crisis, is taking initiatives to support the protection of the oceans...

Sunny Sunday & warm temps across the land
Sunny Sunday & warm temps across the land

Expect generally sunny weather throughout the day. Winds in the Aegean will pick up, blowing at speeds of 5 to 7 Beaufort, with occasional gusts reaching 8 Beaufort in southern areas. However, anticipate a gradual weakening of the winds as we ...

Today warm temperatures across Greece
Today warm temperatures across Greece

However, anticipate a gradual weakening of the winds as we move into the evening. Temperatures will be on the higher side for this time of year. In the Ionian and mainland regions, temperatures will soar to a warm 30 to 31 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile...

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