Greece ‘in synch’ with EU, NATO over Ukraine
Greece is “completely synchronized” with its European Union partners and NATO allies over unfolding developments in Ukraine, the government’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Council said on Tuesday.
No fiscal space for additional support
The return of global uncertainty, the rise in state bond yields and high inflation are forcing government officials to back off on the announcement of new horizontal support measures.
Stray rights group decries ‘criminal negligence’ at Sparta municipal pound
A stray rights and rescue organization has filed a lawsuit against the municipal pound of Sparta in the eastern Peloponnese over what it describes as the inhumane treatment of dozens of dogs.
Justice Ministry seeks end to impunity of offenders
Justice Minister Konstantinos Tsiaras is reportedly working on a new package of improvements to the Greek Penal Code that will spell the end to impunity for criminal offenders.
The Times’ landmark shift on the Marbles
The main editorial{ in The Times of London on January 11, describing the case for the restitution of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece as “compelling,” marked a decided shift in the position held for several decades by the historic British paper.
EU envoys to discuss scope of sanctions after Russian move on Ukraine regions
EU member states’ ambassadors will meet on Tuesday morning to discuss possible sanctions against Russia in response to its formal recognition of two breakaway regions of Ukraine, with limited sanctions a possible option.
Credit rating for everyone
The state is setting up a credit rating register for individuals and corporations that will be similar to the “Teiresias” register of bad debtors operated by banks.
Greece passes 20-million mark in Covid vaccines
Greek health authorities have administered more than 20 million vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 since inoculation against the virus began 14 months ago, a public briefing heard on Monday.
Harris raises Bakari case during Mitsotakis meeting
The case of 22-year-old US tourist Bakari Henderson, who was beaten to death by a group of Serb nationals an altercation in a bar on the Ionian island of Zakynthos in 2017, was raised by US Vice President Kamala Harris during her meeting at the weekend in Munich with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Greece says recognition of Ukraine breakaway regions violates international law
Russia’s formal recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine violates international law, the Minsk agreements and the country’s territorial integrity, Greece’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.