ATHENS – After a lenient quasi-lockdown didn't work – there are even traffic jams in places – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy government is asking people to follow holiday guidelines for smaller numbers at holiday dinner tables.
A limit of nine people has been set with no word on how that could be enforced inside people's homes during the holiday period, while churches can only have nine people, 25 in small cathedrals and 50 in larger ones.
The second lockdown, far less stringent than a 10-week near-complete closing in March that worked to hold down the number of cases and deaths, hasn't worked to Government spokesman Stelios Petsas, meeting with reporters, urged the public against complacency during the holidays, which hasn't worked either, the second lockdown extended to at least Jan. 7, 2021.
ATHENS - With rocketing prices putting olive oil out of reach for many Greek households for which it’s a staple part of the diet - it’s also making the so-called Green Gold commodity being targeted more by thieves, some of whom are taking branches.
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
BCHARRE, Lebanon (AP) — Majestic cedar trees towered over dozens of Lebanese Christians gathered outside a small mid-19th century chapel hidden in a mountain forest to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, the miracle where Jesus Christ, on a mountaintop, shined with light before his disciples.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola's confidence in Manchester City remains unshaken even after a three-game winless run.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After reports of player unrest, Manchester United barred journalists from a pre-game news conference with Erik ten Hag on Tuesday as the Dutchman spoke ahead of a latest crunch match for his troubled team.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
NICOSIA - Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides, during a visit to Egypt and Jordan, was expected to seek support for the idea of his island country being a conduit for humanitarian aid to Gaza during Israel’s hunt there for Hamas terrorists.
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