In just 15 months the number of outstanding pensions has dropped by 40%, as the strict monitoring process introduced and the ambitious targeting by the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) have brought the number of retirees still waiting down from 125,000 at end-2020 to 75,000 in late April.
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resembles a challenge to the fundamental principles of the European Union.
Southern European countries are leading the way in coronavirus vaccinations, according to a February Eurobarometer survey.
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Monday said he has tested positive for Covid-19.
The possibility of a reduction in rents is now emerging in Greece, especially in areas where rental costs are deemed unsustainable for the vast majority of households.
One person had to be taken to hospital after being assaulted by a group of men in Thessaloniki in northern Greece, in what appears to be the latest incident of sports-related violence in the country.
Emergency crews were on Monday trying to contain a wildfire which broke out in Kassandra, the westernmost peninsula of Halkidiki in northeast Greece.
The 5th Hotel Tech conference is taking place on Wednesday, with this year’s theme being “Embrace Hotel Innovation: Gain the Challenge!”
After offering a second Cover-19 booster dose to people aged 80-plus last week, Greek health officials are this week expected to open the platform for the over-70s. The 60-69 age cohort will follow, although officials have not yet given an exact date.
Indications are growing that tourism from the US in Greece this year will approach the levels of 2019, and even exceed them if the international geopolitical uncertainties are lifted.