The inhabitants of Patras, who will not celebrate the carnival with parades this year, are finding other ways to give their lives a festive flavor. This morning, Patras was filled with colors, smiles from passers-by, magnificent costumes and a procession of cyclists to loud music. The first major outdoor holiday event of the year was […]
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Carnival in Greece – to be
The possibility of holding small celebrations during the carnival period was left by the secretary general of primary health care, Marios Themistocleous. “The epidemiological situation in the country remains tense. Mortality remains high, and the omicron strain “lays” in hospital beds, especially the unvaccinated, the elderly and those with chronic comorbidities. We always listen to […]
Carnival: to be or not to be. And also about suspended doctors, entry into Greece and third doses of vaccinations
On Thursday, a committee of experts will decide on the possibility of holding carnivals and related events. This was announced by Thanos Pleuris, Minister of Health of Greece. He assured that the government wants to return to normal life as soon as possible, although mass events are a cause for concern. The minister also reminded […]