Greek public hospitals are facing a growing crisis as overcrowding, staff shortages, and a surge in viral infections push the healthcare system to its limits. Major facilities like "Attikon" and "G. Gennimatas" hospitals are struggling to manage the influx of patients, with many left waiting on makeshift beds for days. Doctors and staff have raised alarms over unsustainable working conditions, calling for immediate government intervention to address the shortages and improve patient care.
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Young Greeks are among the latest in the EU to leave their parental homes, with the average age being 30.6 years in 2023. This trend places Greece alongside countries like Croatia and Slovakia, where young people also gain independence relatively late. Additionally, Greece faces high overcrowding rates for young people, with a significant gap compared to the general population, highlighting ongoing housing challenges for the country’s youth.
Perry Kouroumblis is being held at one of Italy’s most overcrowded and violent prisons as authorities fight to extradite him to Australia. Last month, inmates at Regina Coeli prison staged riots to protest the dire conditions in this historic facility, which has been operating since 1881 in a converted 17th-century monastery. The unrest erupted during a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Celsius. Kouroumblis, a 65-year-old dual citizen of Australia and Greece, was arrested under an Interpol red notice in connection with the 1977 murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
Santorini, a beloved Greek island, is facing a tourism crisis. As the number of visitors surges, local officials are scrambling to find a balance between economic growth and preserving the island's charm. A proposed cap on cruise ship passengers has ignited a heated debate between authorities and the tourism industry.
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Read about Greece's initiatives to address overcrowded beaches and ensure fair access for tourists. Measures include implementing a beach bill, protecting ecologically sensitive areas, and using online auctions and drones to manage sunbed concessions effectively. Discover how Greece is striving to balance tourism and environmental sustainability.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has proposed ways to curb overtourism on…