Targeted tourism subsidy to help north Evia, Samos
The North Evia-Samos Pass platform reopened on Monday via vouchers.gov.gr, aiming to financially prop tourism activity in the regions of north Evia and Samos.
US LNG exports to Europe on track to surpass Biden promise
When US President Joe Biden promised European leaders in March that he would help secure new supplies of liquefied natural gas to offset shortages from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, his pledge was greeted with skepticism.
Fire in northern Greece national park continues to rage
Firefighters continued to battle a devastating blaze in a national park in northern Greece for the sixth day on Tuesday, with the army dispatching fresh troops to back the Fire Service in its efforts.
Judicial Police force given expanded responsibilities
The uniformed personnel of the Judicial Police will be entrusted with the task of guarding courthouses, relieving regular police officers from the obligation, Justice Minister Kostas Tsiaras said during a debate in Parliament.
PASOK chief files complaint over alleged phone tap attempt
The head of PASOK-Movement for Change, Nikos Androulakis, has filed a complaint with the Supreme Court Prosecutors’ Office claiming that an unknown party or parties had attempted to tap his cellphone during a leadership race in the ranks of the socialist party last year.
Borrowers face steep increase in mortgage tranches
The effects of the European Central Bank’s first interest rate hike in 11 years last week will be seen in the next tranche of borrowers’ loans.
Greek PM to propose EU gas reduction for industries
Alongside the national plan to support households and businesses in the face of gas and electricity price increases and to prepare for ensuring the adequacy of the gas supply chain, Greece is working on a European solution to the energy crisis.
EU countries seek deal on weakened plan to cut winter gas use
European Union countries are set to approve a weakened emergency EU proposal to curb their gas demand on Tuesday, with opt-outs allowing them to follow different national paths to prepare for Russian supply cuts.
Major improvement in budget figures over H1
The Greek state budget showed signs of improvement in the first half of 2022, with the primary deficit shrinking to 3.425 billion euros, from a budget target for a deficit of €4.896 billion.
TAP to increase deliveries of gas by 50% this year
An increase in the capacity of the TAP natural gas pipeline is being planned to help reduce dependence on Russian gas in Southeastern Europe, the company managing the pipeline stated.