Woman charged with murder of 9-year-old daughter
Greek police on Wednesday arrested a 33-year-old mother who will be charged with intentionally killing her 9-year-old daughter in a case that has shocked the country.
Thessaloniki fan club boss sanctioned
A 46-year-old man was given an eight-month suspended sentence for violating a ban on the operation of sports fan clubs or associations imposed by the government until July 31 as part of its wider crackdown on sports-related violence in the wake of the murder of 19-year-old man earlier in the year by hooligans in northern…
Power theft costs millions
Households and corporations paid almost 600 million euros for electricity they did not consume.
Grim outlook for ferry users as ticket prices rise further
In the next few days ferry tickets are set to rise an extra 7% for services setting sail from Piraeus and by 12% for those departing from Rafina, due to the major increase in the cost of maritime fuel.
Mandatory shots abolished as pressure on hospitals has eased, minister says
The obligation of citizens over 60 years of age to be vaccinated is being suspended, according to an amendment submitted on Wednesday by the Health Ministry.
How robots can assist students with disabilities
Imagine: Robots that help teach social skills to children with autism. Translation software that provides deaf students with a more fluid and interactive experience. Data analysis to determine effective methods to identify those with dyslexia.
Finance Ministry to table supplementary budget
Higher energy prices will have a negative impact on Greece’s economic growth this year, the country’s finance minister said on Wednesday, adding that he plans to submit a supplementary budget for 2022 to include extra spending.
Lagarde says Cyprus will handle crisis
Cyprus will be affected by inflationary pressures and higher energy costs due to its dependence on oil imports for electricity generation, according to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.
Maritime tourism set to benefit from Greek-Israeli agreement
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has agreed with his Israeli counterpart Yoel Razvozov to ramp up cooperation between Greece and Israel, especially in maritime tourism.
Export credit insurance bill approved
A draft bill turning the Export Credit Insurance Organization (OAEP) into a societe anonyme was approved by majority vote in principle at the National Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Greek Parliament on Tuesday.