‘I expect the new government to…’
Citizens from different walks of life describe their desires, needs, hopes and fears for the day after the election.
Realty rates to come under new scrutiny
Among the hot potatoes the new finance minister will have to handle is the adjustment of the taxable rates of properties, known as “objective values,” following complaints by almost half of the country’s mayors.
Traffic-related deaths increased again in Greece last year
The number of fatal road traffic injuries in Greece rose again in 2022, based on the annual report of the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) published earlier in June.
Anna Korakaki wins gold in women’s 25m air pistol in European Games
Greek Olympic shooter Anna Korakaki won first place on Monday at the women’s 25m air pistol shooting sport event of the 3rd European Games in Poland.
College Year in Athens revamps leadership
The Board of Trustees of College Year in Athens have announced their recent decision to enhance CYA’s leadership structure.
Fire breaks out on Zakynthos
A fire broke out on Monday afternoon in a wooded area near Orthonies on the island of Zakynthos. According to the Hellenic Fire Service, 20 firefighters with nine vehicles are on scene to tackle the blaze and are being supported by two aircraft.
Greek ferry fares largely unchanged from last year
Ferry fares are largely unchanged this year in Greece compared to 2022, after the big rise last summer due to the jump in the cost of energy and fuel internationally.
Acropolis’ anti-lightning protection to be revamped
The country’s top advisory body on the protection of antiquities has approved a plan to install new telescopic lightning masts on the Athens Acropolis to protect its monuments from lightning strikes.
Likely scenarios for new cabinet
With the new cabinet of Kyriakos Mitsotakis expected to be announced on Monday afternoon, sources have said that the frontrunners for the post of Foreign and Finance Ministries are Giorgos Gerapetritis and Kostis Hatzidakis, respectively.
Sky’s the limit for Greek satellites
With prices ranging from 30,000 to 170,000 euros per week, luxury homes are being rented this summer in various regions of the country, with the average duration reaching two weeks.