Greece

Greece outlawed conversion therapy for children on May 11, treatment that aims to suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Psychologists and other health professionals must obtain consent before performing such treatment, according to the bill, approved by Greece's parliament. Those who break the law face penalties and prison sentence. Greece also intends to prohibit procedures on intersex babies and those with atypical… read-more

Greece will officially welcome international tourists from March 1, instead of mid-April. Amid Omicron infections, Greece managed to welcome international travellers. The tour operators and airlines are urging for a 30-50% hike in travel bookings. As per reports, one in four euros in the country’s economy comes indirectly or directly from tourism. Notably, Greece welcomed more than 7.2 million tourists in the January to November period of… read-more

Countries around the Mediterranean coast are on fire as they are witnessing some of their highest temperatures in decades. Greece, Turkey, Algeria, and southern Italy are suffering through huge wildfires that firefighters are unable to control. Reportedly, 65 people have died in Algeria so far. Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis termed this a "nightmarish summer". Only recently, the UN warned that the world was dangerously close to runaway warming… read-more

Greece is suffering from massive wildfires which have killed at least two people, including a firefighter. Reportedly, six areas have been on high alert and 150 fires have been spotted. Tourists and residents are being evacuated as strong winds and high temperatures are making the blaze uncontrollable. People in Athens are also being moved out due to huge clouds of smoke and ash surrounding the city.

During a sewage work, a bust of ancient Greek god Hermes was unearthed in central Athens on November 13. The Greek Culture Ministry stated that the bust could be from 300 B.C. and served as one of the street markers in ancient Athens. The ministry added that the sculpture depicted Hermes at his matured age. Besides, it replicated the style of famous Greek sculpture Alcamenes.