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Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis unveiled a plan to reduce wait times at state-run pharmacies (EOPYY, the National Organization for Healthcare Services Provision) by distributing certain high-cost medications through local pharmacies, hiring additional pharmacists and expanding a home-delivery program for patients with chronic illnesses. The announcement follows an incident Tuesday morning when a downtown EOPYY pharmacy …

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Police have exposed a major fertility clinic scandal in Crete involving the theft and misuse of human eggs. Investigators revealed 75 cases, including fertilized embryos from the same parents being unknowingly implanted in different couples, potentially resulting in siblings born without the parents’ knowledge. The investigation began after an August 2023 arrest related to surrogacy …

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George Apergis, aka EMEX, takes over Apoteka Cafe Bar (31 Derigni) with “Influential Muzik,” a vinyl-only DJ set blending techno, house, new wave and 80s-90s classics. A pioneer of Greece’s electronic dance scene and founder of events organizers Modular Expansion, Apergis is known for spinning rare vinyl and performing at legendary venues like Berghain and …

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[Reuters] Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed his sorrow over the loss of lives caused by a fire at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, which claimed at least 66 lives. In a statement posted on X, the Greek leader said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives” …

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President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivers a speech during the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 21 January 2025. [Michael Buholzer/EPA] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of the risk of a ‘global race to the bottom’ using economic tools such …

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[InTime News] The University of Athens Senate has called on the Education Ministry to halt the implementation of Law 4957 of August 2022, which mandates expelling students exceeding the maximum study duration – or so-called eternal students. The Senate unanimously proposed an exemption framework allowing extensions for students citing exceptional circumstances, such as health- or …

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[Reuters] Eurobank has completed the sale of its 8.58% stake in Demetra Holdings Plc to Logicom Services Limited, the lender confirmed. The deal, finalized on Thursday, involved the sale of 17,152,353 shares at 1.55 euros per share, totaling approximately €27 million. This transaction is part of a broader agreement between Eurobank, Demetra and Logicom, signaling …

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A series of opinion polls commissioned by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and conducted between October and December 2024 determined his choice of a new president of the republic, Kathimerini understands. The polls tested the favorability of seven candidates for the largely ceremonial presidency, as well as that of incumbent Katerina Sakellaropoulou, both among the public …

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A second term in government is always tiring, not to say exhausting. Whether or not there’s a rival matters little, though having a strong opponent challenging your primacy can act as a good tonic for fatigue. Politics, particularly at the highest level, is a tough gig anyway. This has always been the case, but it’s …

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In Greece and internationally, only 2% of venture capital funds go to startups founded by women. [SHUTTERSTOCK] There are untapped investment opportunities in startups founded and managed by women that merit support, according to investors internationally. One of them is Maria Koletsou, founder and head of Blossom Ventures, the first female Angel Investors club in Greece, …

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