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Greek Researcher Wins Henrik Enderlein Prize

Alexandros Kentikelenis, Associate Professor of Political Economy at Bocconi University, has been awarded the prestigious Henrik Enderlein Prize for his…

31 July 2024

Toddler Contracts H5N1 Bird Flu in India, Receives Intensive Care in Australia

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl tested positive for H5N1 bird flu after traveling to India and required intensive care treatment in Australia,…

8 June 2024

Greece's First Health Technology Assessment: A Leap in Healthcare Reform

The inaugural health technology assessment (HTA) in Greece took place at the Health Ministry yesterday, featuring participation from representatives of…

5 June 2024

History of Mother’s Day

The tradition of celebrating mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals…

12 May 2024

The historical Spilopoulio building in Sotiria Hospital is now ODIPY's new HQ

ODIPY operates according to international standards and closely cooperates with the World Health Organization (WHO). For the next 50 years,…

11 April 2024

Greece Leads EU in Deaths Linked to Antibiotic Abuse

In a concerning revelation, Greece has emerged as the frontrunner among European Union nations in deaths caused by multi-resistant microbes,…

23 March 2024

Rare Baby Pygmy Hippo Born at Athens Zoo [video]

A rare and endangered pygmy hippopotamus has been born at the Attica Zoological Park in Athens, Greece, sparking joy among…

22 March 2024

In which region of Greece is there a measles outbreak? The measures to come

An informal meeting is scheduled today at the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) to define the operational plan for…

2 February 2024

The 10 best countries in Europe for retirees to live in – The position of Greece

Greece is the fourth best country to live as a retiree! Portugal is first, Spain and Italy are tied for…

21 August 2023

On this day in 1825, Odysseas Androutsos passes away

Odysseas Androutsos was born on the Ionian island of Ithaca in 1788 and was the only son of the famous…

6 June 2023

WHO - Childhood obesity: Greece in the Top 10 fattest children under 5 worldwide list

The World Health Organization has warned about the alarming rate of childhood obesity, especially for those under five, with Greece…

24 May 2023

Greek teenagers are the most obese in Europe

Greece ranks third among European countries with overweight and obese children under the age of 5 (a ratio of 1…

24 March 2023

History of Mother’s Day

The tradition of celebrating mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals…

8 May 2022

Greece leading the vaccine testing race in Europe; Omicron severity dying out

Greece is leading the race for mass vaccine testing amongst EU states said the country's Health Minister yesterday in reference…

31 December 2021

United States and European Union to donate 1.7 billion vaccine doses worldwide

The United States and the European Union are set to donate some 1.7 billion vaccine doses around the world by…

31 December 2021

WHO classifies new COVID-19 variant as "Omicron"

The World Health Organization (WHO) assigned the Greek letter Omicron to a newly identified COVID-19 variant in South Africa on…

27 November 2021

New Covid Variant From South Africa yet to be assigned letter from Greek Alphabet.

Virologists are rushing to learn more about a variant of the Covid-19 virus that was first identified in Botswana, and…

26 November 2021

No evidence for third booster Covid-19 shots says EU medical body

There is not enough evidence to recommend a third booster shot against Covid-19 said the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on…

9 August 2021

WHO uses Greek alphabet to name COVID-19 variants

Covid-19 variants are to be known by letters of the Greek alphabet, in a bid to remove the stigma from…

1 June 2021

History of Mother’s Day

From the team at GCT, we wish all mothers and grandmothers a Happy Mother's Day!

9 May 2021

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