11.00 News in brief

Last night’s storm dubbed «Girionis», caused serious problems in several parts of the country, including Attica.

Two deaths were reported off Antirrio, western Greece.

The bad weather hit Lasithi Prefecture on the island of Crete. A tornado caused serious problems to the city of Ierapetra last night.

Heavy rain and debris have shut down both the Athens-Corinth highway, near Elefsina, and the old road connecting the two cities.

Traffic at the highway heading to Athens at the level of Halivourgiki will be restored shortly, stated Attica regional governor Giorgos Patoulis at our station.

The suburban railway connecting Kiato to Piraeus is now operating normally, after being suspended for hours.

Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis has been at the coordination center since early this morning for emergency meetings in order to solve problems as a result of the heavy rainfall in Attica and other regions of the country.

Blue Star Naxos vessel has been flooded. The 132 passengers onboard, travelling from Piraeus to Cyclades, disembarked at Naxos port earlier. They will continue their trip using other vessels of Blue Star Ferries.

The changes in the Constitution will be put to vote at the parliament plenary this evening after the conclusion of the Prime Minister and the other party leaders’ speeches.

The 2019 theme for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women- celebrated today- is ‘Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape’.

Like in previous years, this year’s International Day will mark the launch of 16 days of activism that will conclude on 10 December 2019.

Thousands of citizens in Venice have taken to the streets to protest over frequent flooding and the impact of giant cruise ships.

Fair weather Attica this morning. The temperature will reach a high of 20 degrees Celsius.

More news in brief tomorrow morning at 9.