Government considering extending validity of vaccination certificates
The Greek government is considering extending the validity of the vaccination certificates of those who have not received the third dose of a jab against Covid-19 by a few days.
Opposition tables censure motion against gov’t over snowstorm mishandling
Leftist main opposition SYRIZA submitted on Thursday a censure motion against the government over its mishandling of the snowstorm that swept through Greece since Monday.
Israel, Cyprus, Greece electricity cable link gets EU money
The European Union has earmarked 657 million euros ($736 million) for the construction of a a 2,000-megawatt undersea electricity cable that will link the power grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, Cypriot Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said Thursday.
Israeli envoy on Holocaust Day: ‘Eight decades ago our civilization went bankrupt’
Israel’s Ambassador to Greece, Yossi Amrani, commemorated the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday, noting that the Holocaust marks the time in European history when “our civilization went bankrupt.” “It was here, on this ground of Europe that the worst of evils happened, by human beings to other humans. It was just eight decades ago,…
A nonpartisan approach to natural disasters
Everyone is talking about how poorly Monday’s snowstorm was handled and responsibility for this is widespread: private and public (state and regional level), individual and collective.
Government defense council replaces Fire Service chief
Greece’s Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA) replaced Lieutenant General Stefanos Kolokouris, the head of the Fire Service, following a session on Thursday.
Thessaloniki taxi driver robbed at knifepoint
A taxi driver in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, was robbed at knifepoint late Wednesday night by two individuals who posed as customers.
Greek Golden Visas sought
Investor interest in property acquisition in Greece through the “Golden Visa” program has increased considerably in the last 12 months, originating from Turks, Lebanese, Indians, Iranians and Russians.
Platform opens for property transfer declarations and corrections
The online platform for the declaration of property data (E9) opened late Monday, allowing owners who have transferred their property or have acquired one (or more) since January 1 to make their declarations.
Local authorities insist matters were ‘under control’
With Attica still reeling on Wednesday, 48 hours after the heavy snowstorms ended, many roads remained inaccessible, while people struggled not to slip on the icy pavements.