Publisher summoned over Novartis case
Kostas Vaxevanis, a journalist and the publisher of Documento, has been accused of involvement in the Novartis case and summoned to appear before a Supreme Court special court investigator.
Coronavirus: 20,409 new cases, 80 deaths, 664 intubations
Greek health authorities announced 20,409 new coronavirus cases and 80 deaths on Thursday. The daily briefing by the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 664 intubated patients across Greece.
Boy attacked by teen gang
In what has become a worrisome trend for authorities, another case of teen gang violence in Athens, which led to the injury of a 13-year-old, was reported on Wednesday.
Supermarkets want tax cuts
Supermarket chains are calling on the government to reduce taxation on some basic food items in order to ease the burden on consumers.
Dendias: EU must address East Med threats
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Thursday urged European Union governments to identify and address potential threats for the bloc in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Erdogan says Turkey committed to EU membership, calls for ‘direct’ dialogue with Greece
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Turkey remains committed to full membership in the European Union, for which it is a candidate country, while accusing the bloc of “injustices.”
Djokovic ‘playing by his own rules,’ says Tsitsipas
World number one Novak Djokovic has been “playing by his own rules” and has put his bid for a 21st Grand Slam title at risk by not following Australia’s Covid-19 vaccination requirements, world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday.
Greek crews find second body where torrent swept away migrants
Greek authorities have found the body of a woman believed to be the wife of an Iranian who drowned crossing a rain-swollen torrent, as the couple and several other migrants trekked through the hills of northern Greece to avoid police patrols.
Erdogan tells EU envoys bloc ignored Turkey’s efforts to improve ties
President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday told ambassadors from the European Union that the bloc had not provided meaningful support in battling migration and that it had not reciprocated Turkey’s efforts to improve relations.
Moderate rise in Golden Visas
The number of residence permits issued to non-European Union citizens, known as Golden Visas, in Greece in 2021 posted a moderate increase of 10.3% from 2020, with the issue of 1,035 new five-year permits, up from 938 the previous year.