EU-harmonized inflation at 8% in March
Greece had the eighth highest European Union-harmonized inflation in the eurozone last month, amounting to 8%, according to the definitive figures released by Eurostat on Thursday.
Push comes to shove
The chronic shortcomings and inefficiencies of the Greek justice system are nothing new. The political class is aware of the problems which mean that thousands of citizens and businesses end up in court every day to resolve all sorts of disputes.
Sky Express to expand its air network further
Sky Express announced on Wednesday it will introduce more frequent and direct flights both in Greece and abroad during the summer.
Covid-19 deaths and intubations continue to fall
Greek health authorities announced 7,014 new cases of Covid-19 and 30 virus-related deaths during their daily briefing on Friday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there were currently 278 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units. There were 43 deaths and 284 intubations on Thursday.
PPC mulls acquisition of EV charging services startup
The Public Power Corporation Group is in advanced talks for the acquisition of Greek startup Carge, a company offering electrical vehicle (EV) charging services, in the context of the utility’s strategic planning for the installation of charging terminals in the medium term.
Greek tourism destinations prepare to receive Easter visitors after two-year hiatus
As Greeks depart from the cities in droves for Easter, the country’s tourism sector is preparing to test its readiness in what amounts to a “dress rehearsal” for the busy summer months.
President: Ukraine war ‘gives greater intensity’ to Orthodox Good Friday mourning
The “unjust and unprovoked war” in Ukraine gives even greater intensity to the mourning the faithful on Orthodox Good Friday, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said in an message on Facebook.
Motorways packed as Orthodox Easter exodus continues
Heavy traffic was reported on the two main motorways leading out of Athens on Orthodox Good Friday, as more of the capital’s residents quit the city to spend Easter in the countryside.
Athens and Boston to become twin cities, Delta launches direct flight
Athens and Boston are to become twin cities in a bid to strengthen ties and promote tourism cooperation. The decision was announced during a recent visit by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis to Boston, the capital of Massachusetts in the United States, where he met with his counterpart Michelle Wu. The twinning agreement foresees a series…
An exciting time in US-Greece relations: A discussion with Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt
US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt joins our host Thanos Davelis for a look at the latest high level congressional visits to Greece, Greece’s important strategic position in the region and its role in the battle to wean Europe off of Russian gas in light of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, and the strong confidence on both sides…