Road tax deadline extended
The Finance Ministry on Tuesday extended the year-end deadline for the 2022 road tax by two months.
Der Touristik to bring 20% more tourists to Greece
Expanding the number of Greek destinations and promoting travel to the country in October through December were among the plans presented by Der Touristik CEO Soren Hartmann at a teleconference with Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.
Greek defense minister takes new jab at Russia
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos took a fresh jab at Russia on Monday in reaction to comments by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressing Moscow’s frustration with mounting US military activity in northern Greece.
Opposition slams government as Covid cases skyrocket
Opposition SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras accused the government of failure as new coronavirus cases were expected to skyrocket to an all-time high of between 15,000 and 20,000 on Tuesday.
Musician arrested on weapons and drugs offences
A 26-year-old musician was to face a prosecutor on Tuesday after a search of his home, prompted by a social media post, uncovered illegal narcotics and weapons.
Turkey offers to mediate in Bosnian crisis ‘to ensure stability’
Turkey is ready to act as a mediator in Bosnia’s crisis and will do what it can to ensure stability, Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Tuesday, amid concerns over separatist moves by Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.
Risky migrant crossings in yachts gain traction
An estimated 11,900 refugees and migrants crammed onto 120 yachts or sailboats are believed to have made it from Turkey to Italy via Greece this year, as the method has been gaining popularity among migrant smuggling rackets on the other side of the Aegean, despite the danger involved.
Piraeus’ NPL deal with Intrum, Serengeti
Piraeus Bank said on Monday it had sold a portion of its securitized bad loans to Intrum and Serengeti Asset Management as part of efforts to clean up its balance sheet.
Cases seen shooting up to new all-time high
After breaking the ceiling on Monday with 9,284 confirmed cases, the number of new coronavirus infections is seen hitting a new all-time high in Greece, the country’s health minister said on Tuesday.
Flags lowered after death of ex-president Papoulias, 92
The Greek flag flew at half-mast over Athens University and other public buildings on Monday, after three days of mourning were declared over the death on Sunday of former president Karolos Papoulias, 92.