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Greece
Soldier From Greece's ''Evzone'' Presidential Guard Dies in Athens
The Greek Army General Staff (GEETHA) announced on Friday morning that a soldier who was serving in the prestigious Greek Presidential Guard Unit had died on Thursday night.
The incident happened while the soldier was in the Guard's barracks in central...
Greece
Influenza Claims 74 Lives in Greece So Far This Year
Seventy four people have died of influenza complications so far this year in Greece according to the Greek Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO), which published its latest figures on Thursday.
The number of Greek citizens who lost their...
Crime
Ioannina Cleaner Sentenced to Eight Years For Forged School Diploma
A cleaner from the Greek city of Ioannina has been convicted and sentenced to eight years imprisonment for forging her primary school diploma in order to be hired at the city hospital, local media reported on Thursday.
There is still no...
Greece
Greek Authorities on Alert as Flu Claims 56 Lives
Greek health authorities have become increasingly concerned over the past several weeks as fifty-six people have died of flu complications so far this year, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) said on Thursday.
The particular flu virus strain H1N1, which...
Greece
Four Police Injured in Athens Court After Fight With Anarchists (video)
Four police officers belonging to the Hellenic Police's motorcycle-mounted ''DIAS'' force were injured on Monday morning in an Athens court, following a fight with a group of anarchists.
The officers were in court to testify as witnesses for the prosecution...
Greece
Greek Hospital Patient Given Raki Instead of Contrast Agent
An elderly Greek on the island of Crete ended up in intensive care after one of his relatives that was accompanying him gave him a glass of raki, a strong alcoholic drink, instead of a contrast agent.
According to local...
Australia
Shocking Video Emerges of Greek Patient Been Abused at Melbourne Hospital
The nurse at the centre of a case of alleged patient abuse in Victoria, that was caught on a camera hidden by the patient’s family, has been stood down.
The 30-year-old nurse is being investigated for a number of alleged...
Cyprus
Anastasiades: Cancer Hospital in Paphos to be Built with Russia's Help
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said plans were discussed in Moscow for the building of a hospital in Paphos; in cooperation with Russia, where a pioneering method to treat cancer with new technology will be implemented.
Speaking at...
Greece
Alexis Tsipras Undergoes Hernia Operation
Greek Premier Alexis Tsipras was admitted to hospital to undergo hernia removal operation on Friday afternoon.
Mr. Tsipras was hospitalized at the Eugenideio hospital of Athens and the surgery took place on Friday afternoon.
The Prime Minister's office issued a statement...
Greece
Thessaloniki Cancer Hospital Wins First Prize in International Thoracoscopic Surgery Competition in Cincinnati
The Thoracic Surgery-Oncological Clinic at Thessaloniki's Theagenio Anti-Cancer Hospital has won first prize for the best presentation of a thoracoscopic surgery at an international competition held in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States. The presentation was carried out by...