pandemic
Medicine
Cannabis Can Prevent COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds
New research indicates that the hemp compounds in cannabis are capable of preventing COVID-19 from infecting human cells and people.
The study, which was recently published in the Journal of Nature Products, found that cannabinoid acids attach to the SARS-CoV-2...
Music
Mithridatis: How a Rapper Shook Political Normalcy in Greece
Greek musician Mithridatis rocked the establishment by releasing via YouTube a 12-minute rap "manifesto" which criticizes the government
Greece
COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket to 25,566 in Greece
Cases of COVID-19 have skyrocketed in Greece, as the country has confirmed 25,566 new infections and nineteen deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Tuesday.
The vast majority of...
Economy
New COVID Restrictions in Greece May Come in Fall: Health Minister
COVID-19 restrictions may be reimposed throughout Greece in the fall, the country's health minister predicted on Monday. The news comes amid the latest surge of cases after the country eased safety measures and as it now welcomes a flood...
Greek News
Greek Scientist Unlocks Secret of Black Death’s Origins
A team of scientists headed by a Greek have unlocked the secret of the Black Death's origins. The pestilence is believed to have killed 30 to 60 percent of Europe’s population and one third of the population of the...
Travel
US Drops Covid Testing Requirement for International Travelers
The US will drop its COVID-19 testing requirement for international travelers entering the country on midnight Sunday.
International travelers entering the US will no longer be required to present proof of a negative COVID test before arriving in the country....
Greece
Where are Masks Still Required in Greece?
As of June 1st, the use of masks is no longer required in much of Greece, but there are still some places where people must wear a face covering in the country.
For example, masks are required both for taxi...
Business
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Tells Workers to Come Back to Office
Elon Musk, the head of electric car company Tesla, informed his workers that they should all return to the office and end remote work, according to a leaked memo.
All those who did not want to return to the office...
Greece
Greece to Scrap Mask Mandate on June 1st
People in Greece will no longer be required to wear masks indoors starting June first, according to Thanos Plevris, the Greek minister of health.
However, masks will still be required in certain places, such as in hospitals, elder care homes,...
Ancient Greece
What Ancient Greeks Taught US About Taking Risks
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The ancient Greek approach to risk teaches us lessons that men and women had to endure in their time and compare them to modern life.