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GLP-1 drugs: clinical trends, safety, and market shifts

246 clusters · 891 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Medical experts propose management system for GLP-1 obesity drugs

Since mid-2026, the expansion of GLP-1 agents for obesity has been accompanied by intensified safety monitoring and evolving clinical data. Research suggests secondary benefits, including a 21% lower risk of fragility fr

Greek 2026 education exams and admissions

99 clusters · 205 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece launches 2026-27 school year with major reforms

As the 2026-27 academic year begins, the Greek Ministry of Education is implementing several structural reforms and staffing measures. Following the appointment of 5,259 permanent teachers, the ministry aims to reach a t

Greek commencement of the 2026-2027 academic year

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greek mayors issue messages for the start of the new school year

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins in Greece, religious and municipal leaders have issued messages to the educational community. Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens presided over a blessing ceremony at the National and

Greece: Economic growth amid housing and labor crises

128 clusters · 199 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece reports rising household incomes amid surging student rents

Greece’s economic landscape is defined by record-breaking exports and a tightening labor market, contrasted against a deepening housing crisis. For the first seven months of 2026, exports reached €32.76 billion, a 14.9%

Activities of Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Archbishop Ieronymos meets Minister Pierrakakis to discuss housing

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens has been engaged in various institutional and social activities. He presided over the blessing ceremony for the new academic year at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an i

Advancements in HER2-positive cancer treatments

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: European Commission approves new HER2-positive breast cancer treatment

Regulatory bodies have issued new approvals for treatments targeting HER2-positive cancers. In late August 2026, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued a positive opinion for using trastuzumab deruxtecan in combinati

Greek education reforms 2026

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Greece sets enrollment criteria for International Baccalaureate programs

In July 2026, the Greek Ministry of Education introduced a new compulsory swimming lesson for fourth-grade students and announced that the transition to a multiple-book textbook system would be postponed until the 2027–2

EKPA E-Learning 25th anniversary

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: EKPA E-Learning marks 25 years of lifelong learning

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) E-Learning program is celebrating 25 years of operation. The program focuses on lifelong learning to address a global ‘skills revolution’ caused by automation, te

Prostate cancer PSA level survival research

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: PSA levels below 0.2 ng/mL predict prostate cancer survival

Research published in the journal CANCER indicates that achieving a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level below 0.2 ng/mL within nine months of starting treatment is a significant predictor of survival for patients with

West Nile virus human case reports and medical guidance

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Massachusetts raises West Nile virus risk to high in several cities

Health officials in the United States reported the first human cases of West Nile virus for 2026 in Utah and Maryland. In Utah, mosquito testing showed a significant increase in virus detection compared to previous years

Healthcare support in remote Greek regions

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Mobile Medical Units to provide free healthcare in Sikinos

Healthcare accessibility in remote and island regions of Greece is being supported through various volunteer and specialized medical initiatives. In August 2026, the ‘Medical Landing’ program, organized by the Scientifi

Development of rapid mosquito-borne virus diagnostics

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: University of Athens scientists develop rapid test for West Nile virus

Researchers are advancing rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests for mosquito-borne viruses to improve clinical management and epidemiological surveillance. In Argentina, investigators at the Institute of Molecular and C

Greece higher education reforms

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Greece allocates funds for university infrastructure upgrades

The Greek higher-education overhaul progressed through mid-2026 with significant structural and infrastructural investments. A key component of the reform is a €48,471,560 modernisation plan approved by Deputy Minister N

Cultural and environmental initiatives in Crete

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Crete receives four awards for cultural and educational innovation

Crete is hosting various cultural, educational, and environmental initiatives. Scheduled events include a musical performance by Zoi Liantraki in Agios Nikolaos and a ‘Sea Turtle Celebration’ in Chania aimed at raising a

Greek and Cypriot higher education integration

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens sees high demand for Cyprus branch

Greek higher education institutions are seeing increased engagement and expansion involving Cyprus. The International University of Greece reported near-total enrollment for the academic year, with high entry scores for