wellness
Greece
Why Greek Yogurt Is Considered the Best in the World
There has been an astronomic rise in the demand for Greek yogurt outside of its home country due to its taste and health benefits.
Ancient Greece
Oregano, the Quintessential Ancient Greek Herb
Ancient Greeks knew a thing or two when it came to herbs, and oregano is one that they simply could not do without.
Greek News
Greek CEO of Pfizer Gave Hope to the Planet with First Coronavirus Vaccine
Thessaloniki native Dr. Albert Bourlas, the CEO of the American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, is one of the many scientists worldwide.
Greece
How to Greek Up Your Valentine's Day
By Ada Leivada
Relationships are hard, and those with partners who speak another language as a native can find them even harder. If you are in a mixed-language relationship you might often find it difficult to express your feelings in...
Greece
Asylum Seekers to Get Social Security Number in Greece in Apparent Policy U-Turn
Five key Greek ministries on Monday decided that the country will re-introduce the practice of granting a social security number to all migrants who have applied for asylum in Greece, something that the current conservative government had stopped doing...
Greece
Greece Tightens Health Care Provisions for Migrants, Asylum Seekers
The Greek government is planning to tighten up procedures for providing free health care and other benefits to thousands of migrants and asylum seekers.
According to a circular issued this week to all state agencies by the Labor Ministry, the...
Greece
Competition Spotlights Olive Oil Health Benefits and Scientific Studies
The 2018 edition of the Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards in Athens evaluated more samples than any other olive oil competition in the world: an amazing 2500 oils. This contest was even more remarkable in another way. While others...
Greece
IOM has Provided Health Services to 1,200 Refugees in Greece in Two Months
IOM, the UN Migration Agency, and partner Médecins du Monde (MdM) announced today that together they have rapidly provided primary health care services to over 1,200 migrants and refugees on the Greek mainland. The services were provided via mobile...
Greece
Greek Pensioners Protest Deep Cuts in Pensions, Health Care
Hundreds of pensioners protested in central Athens on Thursday against the new reduction in the pensions and cuts in health benefits.
The elderly protesters marched toward the ministry of Health demanding a review of the cuts they say are included...
Greece
Doctors Union: Greece's State Hospitals Facing Severe Nursing Staff Shortages
The national federation of Greek hospital workers (POEDIN) has announced that at the country's sate hospitals one in three full-time nursing positions are vacant.
The shortage of nurses mean a one nurse to 40 patient ratio at state hospitals around the...