Central Athens police sweep continues for 7th day
Police on Tuesday said they detained 80 non-nationals because they did not have residence papers in the seventh so-called sweep in central Athens in as many days.
Greek minister highlights IGB significance
The Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) pipeline is a tremendously significant project, said Greece’s Energy and Environment Minister Kostas Skrekas, speaking in the northern Greek city of Komotini on Monday, where he visited the project’s measuring station.
Quarter of Greek GDP comes from tourism
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias spoke about the contribution of Greek tourism and its added value to the Greek economy, entrepreneurship and mainly to trade, during his speech at a meeting of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry board.
Cartoon by Ilias Makris (22/03/2022)
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SYRIZA says press amendment creates ‘dangerous framework of censorship’
Main opposition party SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance criticised on Tuesday a government amendment that would give the National Council for Radio and Television (ESR), the country’s independent TV and radio regulator, powers to impose fines on newspapers, noting that this creates a “dangerous framework of censorship” and clashes with the constitution.
Greek foreign minister wants to lead humanitarian aid mission to Mariupol
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday that he wants to lead a humanitarian mission into the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine where thousands of ethnic Greeks live.
Rate of new Covid-19 cases continues to rise with 26,785
Greek health authorities announced 26,785 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday during their daily briefing, up from 23,529 on Monday. However, there were significantly fewer virus-related deaths with 34, down from 58 on Monday.
EU leaders to agree to jointly buy gas, LNG this year: summit draft statement
Leaders from European Union countries will agree at a summit this week to jointly purchase gas, liquefied natural gas and hydrogen ahead of next winter, according to a draft of their summit statement.
Ukraine: Ceasefire possible but questionably sustainable
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hastily seeks expedited negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian neutrality surfaces as a possible foundation for an agreement to end the fighting between Russia and Ukraine. However, its sustainability remains highly questionable.
Construction projects risk cancellation due to high costs
A multitude of construction projects run the risk of being canceled, with the possible loss of European subsidies too, as the cost of raw materials and fuel has soared in recent months.