Cartoon by Ilias Makris (18/01/2022)
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Two main contenders for the port of Alexandroupoli
The tender for the concession of a controlling stake in Alexandroupoli Port Authority is entering its final stretch, with the binding offers to be submitted in the final third of April.
Let economy take its course
The Finance Ministry is determined to restrict state support against the pandemic to the 1 billion euros provided for by the state budget for this year.
Tsitsipas makes confident start with straight-sets win
Greek world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas put on a clinical show against familiar opponent Mikael Ymer of Sweden during a 6-2 6-4 6-3 victory in the opening round of his Australian Open campaign on Tuesday.
Greece to ban development in mountain areas to protect habitats
Greece will forbid new road building and development in six of its mountain areas, taking a first step to protect its last remaining virgin habitats, Environment Minister Kostas Skrekas said on Tuesday.
Police seize over 3,000 packs of contraband cigarettes
More than 3,000 packs of cigarettes were seized by police in the northern city of Kilkis on Tuesday. The police coordinated action based on intelligence that a car was carrying cigarettes for which the appropriate import taxes had not been paid.
First six Rafale jets to arrive on Wednesday
The first six Rafale fighter jets are expected to land in Tanagra Air Base on Wednesday afternoon. The fighter jets, manufactured by French Dassault Aviation, will be met by a pair of Hellenic Air Force Mirage 2000-5 fighters and will fly over the Acropolis before landing in Tanagra, joining the 114 Combat Wing.
Scientists warn against pandemic complacency
As another 101 deaths from Covid-19 were recorded on Monday, Greek health authorities and scientists warned against complacency regarding the pandemic and the Omicron variant.
Changes to foreign degree recognition
The Education Ministry is seeking to put an end to the delays and the bureaucracy involved in the recognition of foreign university degrees by the Greek state with the introduction of a new legal framework.
Any east Med gas project must include Turkey, says Erdogan
Speaking in the wake of US misgivings on a subsea pipeline designed to supply Europe with natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Washington had withdrawn its support for the EastMed project due to questions about its economic viability.