Greenhouse owners in Marathonas face disaster
Hundreds of uninsured greenhouse owners in Marathonas, East Attica are facing disaster as last week’s snowstorms left a trail of destruction for which they cannot be compensated.
Probe launched into claims of party at hospital
A prosecutor in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, has ordered an investigation into claims made by a unionist that the management of a local hospital threw a party last month that violated coronavirus safety rules.
Dimon: We have further plans for Greece
Jamie Dimon, board chairman and CEO of the world’s largest systemic bank, JPMorgan Chase, is optimistic about Greece as “it has a rational government that makes rational decisions” and he is thrilled Greece has its first startup with a value of over $1 billion.
An educational opportunity for three young refugees
It was early October when Sofia Kouvelaki, CEO of The Home Project, a nonprofit organization that supports unaccompanied refugee children, connected with Athens College online.
Traffic accidents claim 15 lives in Attica in January
Fifteen people were killed and 10 sustained serious injuries in road accidents in the region of Attica in January alone, the Traffic Police said in an announcement on Tuesday.
Environmental protection plan funds at risk due to ministry’s delays
Greece risks losing 100 million euros earmarked for the protection of its natural habitats and biodiversity as the Environment Ministry has yet to initiate any procedures for the integration, financing and implementation of those actions.
Mobile phone operator slapped with fine over data breach
Mobile phone operator Cosmote and parent company OTE have been slapped with fines of over 9 million euros by Greece’s Data Protection Authority over a breach of user records in September 2020.
Plastics clampdown is key to climate change fight, EU environment chief says
Progressive reduction of fossil fuel-based plastics is crucial to tackling climate change, the EU’s top environmental official said, ahead of a United Nations meeting to launch talks on a world-first treaty to combat plastic pollution.
More temporary hirings made by local authorities
The opposition habitually accuses the ruling center-right government of inflating the number of temporary civil servants, despite proclaiming itself to be the champion of a leaner state.
People vaccinated abroad can register online for Greek certification
Foreign and Greek nationals who have been vaccinated for Covid-19 in any of 60 countries that are part of the European Certificate program can now sign up on the online Greek National Vaccination Registry.