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Probe into Androulakis’ wiretapping deepens
Even before the new allegations of spying on government ministers and other people surfaced Sunday, the investigation on the original case that brought to light the use of spyware on public figures’ cellphone is gathering steam again.
Greece still a transplant laggard
With just 52 deceased donors (5 per million of the population) recorded last year, Greece remains near the bottom of the rankings in the European Union when it comes to transplants.
COP27: What they are saying at the climate summit
World leaders, policymakers and delegates from nearly 200 countries are in Egypt at the COP27 U.N. climate summit, which delegates kicked off with an agreement to discuss compensating poor nations for mounting damage linked to global warming.
Lawmakers say EU isn’t tackling phone surveillance scandal
The European Parliament’s inquiry committee investigating the use of surveillance spyware by the bloc’s governments said Tuesday the EU’s executive arm and member countries are failing to properly tackle a surveillance scandal that has targeted opposition politicians and journalists.
Court: Law on creation of trade union register is unconstitutional
The provisions of a law on the creation of a general register for trade unions are unconstitutional, contrary to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and Greek legislation, a Chamber of Greece’s highest administrative court ruled on Tuesday.
Heating oil platform set to open
Citizens can now apply for a heating allowance for the 2022-23 period as on Monday the relevant e-platform opened for applications on www.aade.gr.
Greece announces 61,139 new cases of Covid-19, 134 deaths over last week
Greek health authorities announced 61,139 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 for the week between October 31 and November 6 on Tuesday.
Launch of the Silicon Valley Greek Hub
Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openness Κostas Fragogiannis, along with Deputy Development Minister Christos Dimas and the general secretary for international economic relations of the Foreign Ministry and president of Enterprise Greece, Yiannis Smyrlis, inaugurated the Silicon Valley Greek Hub (SVGH) in San Francisco.
Two more Rafale jets arrive at Tanagra air base
Greece has received two more Rafale fighter jets from France, part of a defense agreement for the supply of a total 24 Dassault-made aircraft.