‘Slight improvement’ to conscript’s condition

The 17-year-old conscript taken to France for care after he lost consciousness during national guard training last week is slightly improving though still in critical condition, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Wednesday.

“The last briefing I had was last night, there is a slight improvement in his health condition, though he continues to be in critical condition and is being treated in intensive care at a specialised centre which is monitoring him closely and giving him the necessary...