An endless bottleneck
The situation on the streets showed that traffic had been left to its own devices. The traffic police were absent and the equipment that had once been installed to prevent congestion remained inactive.
Boosted primary surplus goal
Increases in wages and pensions and relief amounting to 2.13 billion euros are foreseen in the draft budget for 2024, which was submitted to Parliament on Monday.
PMI figure is bad news for economy
The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index, known as the PMI, in September reached its lowest point since January 2023, just above the point that indicates a recession.
Hospital management ousted after inspection reveals insanitary conditions
The management of the Konstantopoulio-Aghia Olga General Hospital in northern Athens was sacked on Tuesday, after an inspection of its psychiatric unit revealed patients lived in insanitary conditions and crumbling infrastructure, the Health Ministry said.
Ex-minister’s city council campaign video causes furor
A video posted on TikTok by former public order minister Giorgos Voulgarakis has caused a furor on social media, where he is accused of encouraging motorcyclists to drive without a helmet.
Athens, Thessaloniki to get 250 new electric buses by end-April
The purchase agreement for 250 new electricity-powered buses to start circulating in Athens and Thessaloniki by the end of April was signed on Tuesday by Infrastructure & Transport Minister Christos Staikouras and Yutong Bus Co Lt CEO-Europe, Jack Li.
Greek jobless rate dropped to 10.9% in August
The Greek unemployment rate fell to 10.9% in August 2023 from 12.3% in August last year, but remained largely unchanged from July, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Monday.
Erdogan says Turkey expects more counter-terrorism support from allies
President Tayyip Erdogan has said he expected concrete steps from allies in support of Turkey’s counter-terrorism fight after a weekend bomb attack in Ankara, for which a Kurdish militant group claimed responsibility. Erdogan was speaking after Turkish police staged raids across the country on Tuesday.
‘Behind the Haystacks’ named Greek nomination for foreign language Oscar
Newcomer Asimina Proedrou’s “Behind the Haystacks,” a 2022 drama inspired by the refugee crisis, will be the Greek nomination in the foreign language film category of the 2024 Oscars, the Culture Ministry has announced.
Two men arrested for alleged migrant trafficking
Two men were arrested in northern Greece on Monday afternoon for attempting to illegally transport four migrants into the country.