Turkey pushing migrants into Greece, says minister
Greek Citizens’ Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos accused Turkey on Saturday of the “brutal and immoral weaponization” of undocumented migrants.
Teen fined 5,000 euros for kicking cat
A 15-year-old girl from Rethymno, Crete, was fined 5,000 euros for violently kicking a cat in an incident recorded on video and posted online last Wednesday.
EU aims to ban products, imports made with forced labour
Products made with forced labour or those imported into the 27-country European Union will be banned under draft rules, according to an EU document seen by Reuters, a move driven by EU lawmakers concerned about human rights in the Chinese province of Xinjiang.
Low prices woo luxury home buyers
The low prices in the Greek property market, compared to other countries in the wider Mediterranean region, are proving enticing for foreign buyers of luxury homes, according to a report by real estate services company Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, which features the views of market executives from Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the UK.
Queen Elizabeth, a ‘true pillar’
A condolence book lies open on a desk at the residence of the British ambassador in Athens on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Sakellaropoulou to visit Halki, Rhodes, Kastellorizo on Sept. 11-13
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou will visit the islands of Halki, Rhodes, Kastelorizo in the eastern Aegean on Sept.11-13, her office announced.
Mitsotakis to promise more cost-of-living support
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Saturday to announce further funding to cushion the impact of an energy crisis and soaring inflation on the nation’s households, a government source said.
Inflation eases to 11.4% in August
The suspension of the electricity clause resulted in prices increasing at a lower rate compared to the previous period.
Tailor-made employment plan
The government’s national strategy for employment will offer more targeted programs whereby jobless individuals will be positioned based on their personal features.
Greek-US relations at an all-time high
Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis, US Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis and Texan Envipco Hellas Group CEO Panagiotis Mourgos referred to the further strengthening of Greek-American relations during the Economist’s 2nd Thessaloniki Metropolitan Summit on Friday, while underlining that relations between the two countries are today at their best.