Mytilineos: ‘Meaningful Action Immediately’ Needed by Commission Over CRMs
The CEO of the recently renamed Metlen Energy & Metals group said 'tangible measures' are required to protect European industry; cites article on CRMs
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Tax Bureau: €18.5mln in Revenues Concealed by 52 Online Retailers
Tax Bureau: €18.5mln in Revenues Concealed by 52 Online Retailers
The latest sweep by Greece’s tax bureau, this time targeting the e-commerce sector in the first half of the year, reportedly identified 52 online violators
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Turkish Foreign Minister to Attend EU Meeting in Brussels, Seeking Improved Relations with Greece and Europe
Turkish Foreign Minister to Attend EU Meeting in Brussels, Seeking Improved Relations with Greece and Europe
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to attend a European Union ministers’ meeting in Brussels next week, with hopes of advancing Turkey’s relationship with the bloc.
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Eight SYRIZA Members Walk Out Over Media Funding Dispute and Vacant Parliament Seat
Eight SYRIZA Members Walk Out Over Media Funding Dispute and Vacant Parliament Seat
Tensions erupted within SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance on Thursday as eight members of the party’s Political Secretariat walked out of a crucial meeting, protesting party leader Stefanos Kasselakis’ proposal regarding the financial viability of SYRIZA-affiliated media outlets, ‘Avghi’ newspaper and ‘Sto Kokkino’ radio station.
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Greece’s Oscar Submission Process Descends into Chaos, Sparking Outrage and Film Withdrawals
Greece’s Oscar Submission Process Descends into Chaos, Sparking Outrage and Film Withdrawals
This mass withdrawal leaves only three films remaining in contention: “Fonissa” by Eva Nathena, “Minore” by Konstantinos Koutsoliotas, and “Captain Michalis” by Kostas Charalambous.
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Greece Records 12 Deaths from West Nile Virus in 2024
Greece Records 12 Deaths from West Nile Virus in 2024
In the past week alone, two new deaths and 24 additional domestic cases of the virus have been recorded, according to the National Public Health Organisation (NPHO). Alongside these, three imported cases were identified in individuals who contracted the virus in Albania. These imported cases are not included in the domestic statistics.
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Greece’s Attica Region 7th Largest Shipping Center in World
Greece’s Attica Region 7th Largest Shipping Center in World
The annual report, known as the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), ranks shipping centers throughout the world, based on size, and shows the Attica region nudging up by one place in 2024
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Thessaloniki International Fair to kick off with some 27 foreign countries
Thessaloniki International Fair to kick off with some 27 foreign countries
Six of the countries will participate for the first time: Ecuador, Japan, Kosovo, Sub-Saharan Africa Countries, Qatar, and the United Kingdom.
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Greece Ranked Third Best Global Destination for Olive Oil Tourism
Greece Ranked Third Best Global Destination for Olive Oil Tourism
Greece has been ranked as the third-best destination worldwide for olive oil tourism, according to a recent study by Compare the Market.
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Greek authorities rescue nearly 150 migrants within 24-hour period
Greek authorities rescue nearly 150 migrants within 24-hour period
The Greek coast guard intercepted the vessel and safely transported the passengers, including 67 men, 27 women, and 21 children, to a migrant reception centre on Lesvos. Unfortunately, the boat sank shortly after the rescue operation.
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Say Goodbye to Passport Stamps: Europe Goes Digital for Border Control
Say Goodbye to Passport Stamps: Europe Goes Digital for Border Control
Instead of passport stamps, travelers from non-EU countries will undergo biometric checks at airports, harbors, and land crossings. Digital photographs and fingerprints will be captured and stored within the EES, replacing the manual stamping process.
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Golden Visa Price Hike Fuels Piraeus Property Boom
Golden Visa Price Hike Fuels Piraeus Property Boom
A surge in house sales, particularly in Piraeus, the port city of Athens, has followed an increase in the minimum investment required for foreigners seeking a Golden Visa.
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Greece on Red Alert for More Violent Storms and Flooding
Greece on Red Alert for More Violent Storms and Flooding
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) warns of rain, thunderstorms, hail, and lightning in many areas of Greece
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Passenger traffic in Greek airports up 9.5% in Jan-July
Passenger traffic in Greek airports up 9.5% in Jan-July
Specifically, the total number of passengers in the period January - July 2024 reached 42,538,219, compared to 38,833,074 passengers in the corresponding period January - July 2023.
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Kasselakis Blames Mitsotakis for Homophobic Backlash Following Leaked Wedding Gift List
Kasselakis Blames Mitsotakis for Homophobic Backlash Following Leaked Wedding Gift List
Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of the main opposition party SYRIZA, has publicly condemned a wave of homophobic abuse directed at him and his partner following the online leak
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Firefighters battled 44 wildfires across Greece in the last 24 hours
Firefighters battled 44 wildfires across Greece in the last 24 hours
According to the Civil Protection, 15 of these fires were particularly dangerous, with several breaking out near residential areas. Aerial support was crucial in containing them.
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Primary Surplus at €5.683 billion Jan.-Jul. 2024
Primary Surplus at €5.683 billion Jan.-Jul. 2024
Greek state budget deficit for January-July 2024 amounted to €121 million, significantly lower than the target of €3.745 billion
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Seventeen Greek ports to be funded with 110 mln euros for upgrades
Seventeen Greek ports to be funded with 110 mln euros for upgrades
Seventeen projects to upgrade ports in more remote areas of Greece will receive a total of 110 million euros under the NSRF 2021-20217 Sectoral Program 'Transport', according to the Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy Ministry.
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More than 100 homes unsuitable for living following Greek wildfires
More than 100 homes unsuitable for living following Greek wildfires
Up to Friday afternoon, a total of 184 buildings were inspected, with 158 being homes, 21 storage spaces, 2 public buildings, and 3 professional spaces
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January – July budget execution: Tax revenues increased by 2.3 billion euros against the target
January - July budget execution: Tax revenues increased by 2.3 billion euros against the target - At 5.7 billion euros the primary surplus
In July tax revenues amounted to 7.794 billion euros, up by 1.059 billion euros or 15.7 percent against the target.
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Greece notes rise in streptococcus cases
Greece notes rise in streptococcus cases
EODY has attributed the increase in cases to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend observed across several European countries. In 2023, Greece recorded 90 iGAS cases resulting in 23 fatalities, while the current year has already seen 48 cases and 12 deaths.
