Economics
Greece to vaccinate over-60s by May
Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said that Greece will soon reach the 1 million vaccination mark, which is a source of hope, because the more people vaccinated, the faster the pressure on the health system will subside and return to normal. He estimated that by the end of March, Greece will have 1,750,000 vaccinations, […]
Read MoreFrance: Elementary schools start Covid-19 saliva testing
French elementary schools have begun to conduct saliva testing for Covid-19 infection in students seriously, and the government hopes to conduct 300,000 tests a week by mid-March. Observers believe that the test is the last effort to avoid closing schools in one of the few countries to maintain the curriculum through the second […]
Read MoreFrance: Lockdown takes effect in Guadeloupe and La Reunion
Officials on Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean Sea and La Reunion in the Indian Ocean announced a new curfew that will last at least two weeks to stop Covid-19 infection, which is increased due to the presence of more infectious variants. Guadeloupe officials said a curfew from 10 pm to 6 am will […]
Read MoreAustria will work with Israel to produce a second-generation vaccine
Austria and Denmark are dissatisfied with the slow introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine within the European Union, and have joined forces with Israel to produce a second-generation vaccine against coronavirus mutations. The two EU member states took this move because people are increasingly angry about the delays in ordering, approving and distributing vaccines, which […]
Read MoreSpain extends COVID-19 restrictions until end-March
Spain has extended the restrictions on non-essential travel to countries outside the European Union and the Schengen area until March 31. The restrictions which expired on February 28, has been extended to the end of March to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Passengers from countries outside the Schengen area will not […]
Read MoreItaly: GDP dops at 8.9% rate in 2020
ISTAT said that Italy’s GDP fell by 8.9% in 2020 to 1.6 trillion euros, or the 1997 level 23 years ago. According to the Statistics Bureau, the gross domestic product is 1651.595 billion euros based on market prices. At market prices, it fell by 7.8%. Due to COVID, public debt rose to 155.6% […]
Read MoreHoliday Flats In Berlin: The Low-down
Is it possible to find holiday flats in Berlin even under short notice? If you know where to look and exactly what you are looking for, of course! Finding holiday flats in Berlin is not akin to the quest for the lost city of Atlantis. In fact, these apartments are so common the real challenge […]
Read MoreGreece welcomes British tourists without vaccine
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told ITV News that once approved by the health department, all British tourists who have received vaccination or PCR test negative this summer will be welcomed by Greece. The Greek minister said that British travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to enjoy a quarantine-free […]
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