Alexandroupolis port gets 24 million euros of EU funding
Greece has secured 24 million euros ($26 million) in European Union funding to upgrade its northern Aegean Sea port of Alexandroupolis, privatisation agency HRADF said on Wednesday.
European Parliament to examine request to lift Georgoulis’ immunity
The request for the the lifting of the immunity of former SYRIZA MEP Alexis Georgoulis, who has been accused of rape and sexual abuse, will be examined during an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) next Tuesday, May 23.
Ruling New Democracy maintains steady lead
In the latest poll four days before the election, ruling New Democracy maintains a 6.7 percent lead over main opposition SYRIZA, according to a poll by Alco on behalf of Skai TV.
No joke: China fines a comedy firm $2 million for ‘insulting’ the military
Beijing fined a Chinese comedy studio around $2 million Wednesday for a joke that compared China’s military to stray dogs, a reminder of the ever-narrowing confines of expression under the country’s leader, Xi Jinping.
Copelouzos, InfinityPower sign GREGY MoU
Copelouzos Group, through its subsidiary companies Damco Energy and Elica Mediterranean Interconnection, and Infinity Power, a joint venture between Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) and Egypt’s Infinity, have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to access, on a non-exclusive basis, the possibility of jointly developing renewable energy projects that will provide the GREGY…
Nicosia to expand list with 0% VAT
Almost two weeks after the zeroing of the tax rate on seven products (bread, eggs, milk, baby diapers, baby food, feminine hygiene products, and adult diapers) in Cyprus, the island’s ministries of Finance and of Commerce are in discussions regarding the next list of products that will have a low or reduced tax rate.
Car sales in Greece move up a gear in April
Car sales grew 1.9% in April, totaling 18,343 (new and used) from 17,994 in April 2002, the Hellenic Statistical Authority said.
Greek accused of smuggling US tech to Russia
Criminal charges have been brought against 59-year-old Greek businessman Nikolaos Bogonikolos, whom the US authorities accuse of conspiracy/fraud and smuggling.
ADMIE and Telecom Egypt mull new joint projects
The Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) and Telecom Egypt are examining new international telecommunications infrastructure projects that will increase interconnectivity between Greece and Egypt.