Wildfire breaks out in Kouvaras, eastern Attica
A large wildfire has broken out in the Kouvaras region of eastern Attica, as reported by the Fire Brigade. The fire started at 12:27 p.m. and is spreading through low vegetation.
Locking in tax declarations
The Finance Ministry and the tax administration (AADE) are planning on “locking” pre-filled value-added tax declarations as well as the E3 tax form.
Changes to digital labor card
The Labor Ministry is bringing significant changes to the digital work card, as well as providing incentives to speed up its use by businesses.
Call for participation in a preliminary consultation for the project “Procurement of ten (10) heavy lift helicopters”
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Authorities probe deaths of children in water-related incidents in Attica
A 10-year-old girl lost her life on Sunday under undisclosed circumstances in a residential complex pool located in the town of Nea Makri on Attica’s eastern coast.
Tiger mosquito here to stay due to climate crisis
The number of areas in Europe where the tiger mosquito has established a presence in the past decade has tripled as a result of climate change, according to experts who say Europe is rapidly heading towards a future where tropical diseases will affect its population. “The climate crisis is bringing tropical diseases to Europe,” says…
Britain and Greece, from Lord Byron to John Craxton
The British Embassy in Athens and the Benaki Museum have launched a new collaborative initiative, with the “Grand Tour” exhibition. As part of this initiative, the UK Government Art Collection is loaning 17 pieces from the British Ambassador’s Residence in Athens to the Benaki for display at its Ghika Gallery, through June 1, 2025.
Skertsos: Greek government maintains firm stance on red lines
State Minister Akis Skertsos said on Monday that Greece and Turkey have taken a “first step” towards normalizing bilateral relations following the recent meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Vilnius. However, he emphasized that the Greek government will not make any concessions on the nation’s “red lines.”
New education minister: Article 16 an ‘anachronism’
The recently appointed Education Minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, has affirmed his dedication to pushing for a review of Article 16 in the Greek Constitution, which currently prohibits the establishment of private universities.
New Supreme Court leadership imminent
The government is due to select a new president and prosecutor for the Supreme Court by the end of the month, responding to the urgent need for reform, given the enormous problems in justice system, and in particular delays in issuing judgments.