Gov’t subsidies to continue
The government is preparing a new package of support measures in May to combat the high cost of energy, and all instruments are on the table, including the imposition of a ceiling on the wholesale price of electricity.
Bulgaria reports bird flu outbreak at industrial farm
An outbreak of bird flu on a chicken farm in southern Bulgaria has led to the flocks there being culled, the country’s food safety agency said on Friday.
Crete fields key to natural gas potential
Banking on sea blocks off the southern island of Crete to fulfill its ambition to become a natural gas producer, Greece is moving full speed ahead to expedite procedures to start exploratory activities as soon as possible.
Lebanon ready to work with Cyprus on potential offshore gas
Lebanon is ready to work with Cyprus to exploit potential gas deposits in waters between the two east Mediterranean countries, Lebanon’s top diplomat said Friday, even though a deal on offshore rights hasn’t been formally finalized.
Russia-Ukraine war could delay Europe’s decarbonization plans for a decade
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could force Europe to delay key decarbonization efforts for up to a decade, a prominent regional energy expert has warned in Greece.
Felony charges proposed for five over Mati fire
After many months of proceedings and deliberation, the Athens Council for Criminal Procedure unanimously decided on Friday to criminalize those responsible for the deadly fire in the eastern suburb of Mati in 2018, ruling that the investigation should be continued for five defendants.
Greece suffering from deficit in digital skills
Despite tech pervading all aspects of life, Greece has a digital skills deficit, with the problem focused on older people and those with low financial and educational profiles, according to a study.
Tax arrears swell amid crisis
The energy crisis and the price hikes it has generated are creating additional problems for the government, as households are unable to meet their tax obligations.
Deepening trade and investment relations with India
Deputy Foreign Minister Kostas Fragogiannis and India’s visiting Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel signed a protocol in Athens on Friday, following the Greece-India Joint Economic Committee’s 8th Session.
Cyprus aims to cut debt to 94% of GDP
The Cypriot government aims to reduce public debt to 94% of gross domestic product by the end of 2022.