Fifty faculties facing the ax
More than 50 departments out of a total of 430 at Greek universities will be abolished or merged as part of an Education Ministry plan to improve higher education, Kathimerini understands.
Solidarity levy to end for all
The margin for additional support measures within the year will to a great extent be determined by whether the country can increase tax takings significantly above what the budget provides for – or more than 50 billion euros. As of 2023, the solidarity levy will be abolished for everyone, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on…
We need to return to primary fiscal surpluses
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the benefits of complementarity between monetary and fiscal policies at times of crisis. The simultaneous monetary and fiscal loosening helped to shore up the economy against the impact of the pandemic.
The killing of Qurayshi raises questions about Turkey’s links to ISIS
Expert David Phillips joins our host Thanos Davelis to talk about the recent counterterrorism operation against the Islamic State’s leader and look into the questions it raises about the links between Turkey and ISIS.
Greek farmers threaten to block highways in energy protest
Greek farmers say they are determined to shut down all the country’s major highways to protest rising energy costs.
Power companies feel heat as crisis continues
Electricity suppliers are under huge pressure, as the prolonged energy crisis is testing their stamina, the problem of unpaid bills is growing and payment arrangements are increasing.
Tax statement process starts in a month
The process for the submission of income tax statements is reverting to the pre-pandemic calendar, with the start of the submission period in the second half of March, as the tax administration has upped its pace for everything to be in place without any nasty surprises for taxpayers.
Reforms, not election talk
Having gone through a series of crises, Greece needs two things: first of all, a government that carries out reforms which will make the country more attractive for investment.
Prosecutor opens inquiry into Kambanos murder testimonies leak
The First Instance Prosecutor’s Office of Thessaloniki has ordered an investigation into the leak of judicial evidence (both pre-hearing inquiries and suspect hearings) in the murder case of Alkis Kambanos in the northern port city on February 1.
Top-seeded Sakkari loses at St. Petersburg final
Top-seeded Maria Sakkari was upset by Anett Kontaveit 5-7, 7-6 (4), 7-5 in the final of the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Sunday.