Public transport operator plans pocket buses for Athens
The Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) plans to include so-called “pocket” buses that will serve routes with limited passenger traffic, as well as new one of interest to tourists.
Greece well-placed to co-exist with Covid, health minister says
Health Minister Thanos Plevris said Wednesday that he does not believe in a zero-coved strategy, adding that Greece will have to co-exist with the virus.
Slow progress in filing tax statements
The process for the uploading of tax declarations is unfolding fairly slowly: By Monday, only 185,818 statements had been submitted, out of a total of 6.3 million taxpayers.
Which skills top demand list?
Specialized computer experts, human resource managers and various technicians are among the six most rapidly developing professions in Greece in 2022, according to a survey by Adecco.
Ermou street’s renovation plan approved
The plan for the renovation of the lower part of Ermou Street in central Athens, stretching from Kapnikarea Church to Thiseio train station has been approved by the Central Council of Architecture (KESA).
Energy firms worried as EU warns rouble gas payments may breach sanctions
Complying with the new gas payment terms demanded by Moscow would amount to a violation of European Union sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission’s Legal Service has found in a preliminary assessment.
Dendias, Kerry discuss climate change
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias held a telephone conversation with US Special Climate Envoy John Kerry, the ministry said in a tweet late Tuesday.
Nicosia drops hint at ferry link this summer
The Shipping Deputy Ministry in the Republic of Cyprus says a successful bidder for a state-subsidized ferry link to Greece has been asked to submit a proposal, with reports saying a summer connection could be launched this year.
Greece impounds Russian tanker as part of EU sanctions
Greece has impounded a Russian oil tanker off the island of Evia, the Greek coastguard said on Tuesday, as part of European Union sanctions imposed on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Is the US really clear-eyed about Turkey?
HALC’s Executive Director Endy Zemenides joins our host Thanos Dacelis to break down whether the US is warming up to Turkey amid the war in Ukraine, look at the mixed signals the State Department has been sending to countries in the region, and introduce us to George Tsunis, the next US ambassador to Greece.