Measures adopted to protect Ionian island turtle doves
Deputy Environment Minister Giorgos Amyras has instructed relevant local authorities to adopt urgent protection measures to tackle spring poaching against the turtle dove in the Ionian Islands.
European interest in ELVO
A German company linked to France’s state-owned producer of military vehicles Nexter Systems has expressed an interest in the acquisition of the majority of the shares of the new Hellenic Vehicle Industry (ELVO), known as Hellenic Vehicle Industry.
Jailed leader of Greek far-right party seeks to get around election ban
Ilias Kasidiaris, the jailed former MP and spokesperson for the Greek National Party (Ellines), is reportedly mulling to install former prosecutor Anastasios (Tasos) Kanellopoulos as formal leader of his far-right party in an attempt to evade a potential election ban.
Greece set to import foreign workers
The list of transferable workers from third countries who will be able to come to Greece within 2023 and 2024 in order to fill some of the vacancies identified in the domestic labor market ranges from unskilled agriculture and construction workers, to butchers and workers in dairy production.
Cycling plan for Greece presented
A plan for the promotion of cycling in Greece and to increase the activity by 2030 was unveiled in the Public Policy Guide for Cycling posted on the website of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport on Tuesday.
New flights to Croatia from Athens
Croatia Airlines is planning to expand its services out of Athens, linking the Greek capital with three Croatian cities.
Role of undecided voters pivotal
Undecided voters are expected to play a key role in the elections on May 21 as their percentage remains high, according to the results of the new nationwide poll conducted by the Pulse company for Skai TV.
Three injured in shooting in Voula
A shooting incident occurred on Tuesday night in the coastal suburb of Voula, in southern Athens, according to initial reports received by the Hellenic Police (ELAS). Three individuals were injured – one from a firearm and two from sharp objects.
Kikilias stresses expansion of the tourism season
In an interview on Open TV on Tuesday Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias referred to the extension of the tourist season, which now starts in early spring and extends until the beginning of winter.
Cyprus raises 1 bln euros from its first sustainable bond
Cyprus launched its first sustainable bond on Tuesday as governments took advantage of high demand for such assets following weeks of wild swings in bond markets.