EU sets sights on energy market reform as prices soar
The European Union is drafting emergency plans to intervene in its energy market as pressure grows from member states to put a lid on surging electricity prices.
FM has series of meetings in Prague
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, who is in Prague for the Gymnich meeting, on Tuesday met with the president and the vice president of the Czech Republic’s Senate, Miloš Vystrčil and Jitka Seitlová, respectively, as well as with the Chairpersons of the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Defence and EU Affairs of the Czech Senate, Pavel Fischer…
New general secretary of PM’s office to be sworn in on Friday
Ioannis Bratakos, the new general secretary of the prime minister’s office, will be sworn in on Friday according to a post by government spokesperson Giannis Oikonomou on Tuesday.
EODY reports 123 confirmed cases of West Nile virus, 11 deaths
The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) announced 123 confirmed cases of the West Nile virus and 11 virus-related deaths in Greece on Tuesday. Of these 123 cases, 74 displayed symptoms affecting their central nervous system (encephalitis, meningitis, and others) while 49 had mild symptoms or no symptoms.
Authorities announce 50,579 new cases of Covid-19
Health authorities announced 50,579 new cases of Covid-19 and 202 virus-related deaths for the week of August 23 to August 30 on Tuesday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also announced that there are currently 117 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
PM: Resources against energy hikes not ‘infinite’
The Greek economy does not have “infinite” resources to keep offsetting the impact of skyrocketing energy prices, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told ministers on Tuesday, warning of a “tough” winter ahead.
Funds trying to offload properties
The funds that have bought Greek banks’ non-performing loans now possess about 700,000 properties with an estimated worth of 40-45 billion euros.
Supreme Court orders probe into confidential information leak in newspaper
The Supreme Court’s prosecutor on Tuesday ordered an investigation into a media leak of classified documents from the National Intelligence Service (EYP).
Film restoration lab to safeguard Greece’s cinematic treasures
The Culture Ministry is investing in the protection and promotion of Greek film heritage with a project for a Digital Film Restoration Laboratory at the Greek Film Archive.
Opposition party summons new intelligence chief over wiretaps
Main opposition party SYRIZA has requested a meeting with the new head of Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) on Tuesday afternoon to question him about a recent media report.