One expert on the commitee of health advisors said that a third tougher lockdown, similar to March and November 2020, cannot be ruled out.  However, that situation remains somewhat distant given the current epidemiological picture in Greece, as the virus has shown new infections, intubations and deaths easing over the past couple of days.  With less than 500 new infections a day and less than 300 Covid-19 patients in inte

Due to the rapid increase in Covid-19 cases diagnosed in Argolida and Laconia, as well as their older populations, the Greek Deputy Minister for Civil Protection, Nikos Chardalias, announced a series of stricter lockdown measures for both of these regions.  Starting on Thursday 14th January, these two historic regions located in the Peloponnese, will be under a night-tim

For most people around the world, the Christmas celebrations are over, but for some Christians, they have just begun.  For millions of Orthodox Christians, particulary in Central and Eastern Europe, Christmas is actually celebrated on the 6th and 7th January.  Orthodox Christian celebrations begin with the sighting of the first star on Christmas Eve, 6th January, and cont

The New Year is when Greek people celebrate the arrival of Saint Basil (Agios Vassilios).  Saint Basil wore Byzantine style robes and had a dark beard, unlike Santa Claus with his red fur-lined outfit, white beard, rosy cheeks and a 'jolly' large belly.  Saint Basil was born in Caesarea in Cappodocia, Asia Minor, during the 4th Century and visited Greek homes at the New Year, giving his blessings.  Saint Basi