Lugano

Greetings, the day after a significant political event, such as the expulsion of a prominent political figure from their party, is always “a cold day” for everyone who thinks a little more than just about…social media. After all, Mitsotakis himself has always been a moderate politician who thinks quite thoroughly and methodically about his moves and decisions.

Russia is pushing ahead with plans to make its Covid-19 vaccine in Europe, securing a deal to produce the Sputnik V shot in Italy and discussing production in Germany and France.

Adienne Pharma & Biotech SA signed an agreement to manufacture the vaccine at its production site in the Milan region, founder and President Antonio Francesco Di Naro told Bloomberg in an interview

Selecting Romania's 2021 Eurovision song is starting today, with singer Roxen expected to record several songs in the days ahead. Demo versions of the acts will be sent to a jury that chooses the winning song, according to a press statement released by the TVR national public television corporation.

Germany plans to lift a travel ban for European Union member states plus Britain, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland from 15 June provided coronavirus infection levels in those countries allow it to do so, government sources said.

A further condition is that the countries concerned open their borders to holidaymakers, the sources said.

Five years after it rolled out unmanned buses in a much-hyped pilot program, Trikala, Greece's first "smart city," has signed a contract with Lugano-based firm Amani Swiss for the purchase of two automated electric buses.

The Honorary Consul of Greece in Lugano, Switzerland Alexandros Papadatos-Beis has donated pharmaceuticals valued at 7,000 euros to the general hospital of the island of Zakynthos.

The hospital's director, Despina Tsaridou, thanked the consul in a letter, expressing hope his action will serve as a precedent.