Gov.gr takes new step in the digital era
As part of the government’s stated objective to improve the everyday life of citizens, the Digital Governance Ministry plans to expand use of the digital wallet in December.
Opposition proposals for probe into ministers over Tempe train crash rejected
Parliamentarians rejected proposals by two opposition parties for a panel to look into possible ministerial responsibility in acquiring a telematics system that played a key role in the fatal train collision at Tempe in February this year.
Weather service upgrades warning for Storm Oliver
An emergency weather warning for the weekend was upgraded on Saturday noon from “worsening weather” to “dangerous weather phenomena,” as Storm Oliver (also called Bettina) moves from the Adriatic Sea toward Greece, raising wind velocity to nine and locally to 10 on the Beaufort scale, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) said.
Trial of Kolonos pimping case set for January 8
The trial of 26 suspects linked to the pimping of a 12-year-old girl in the Athens district of Kolonos revealed last year will start on January 8, 2024, before a Mixed Jury Court.
PM on gender-based violence: ‘Break the silence’
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged women to “break the silence” on gender-based violence and discussed what can be done to assist victims in a conversation with a survivor.
Six embassies issue message against gender-based violence
The embassies of Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States in Greece created a video message against gender-based violence (GBV) on Saturday to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25), as part of a 16-day campaign.
Taxpayers report POS software tampering
Taxpayers are proving to be the best allies of the tax authorities in the effort to limit tax evasion. Therefore through Appodixi, the app that scans receipts issued by retail stores, a particularly interesting case of tampering and illegal software came to light.
Budget oddities
The budget is one of the state’s most important pieces of legislation, with the power to bring governments down.
Scores of domestic violence cases shelved
Hundreds of cases of domestic violence reported to the justice system are shelved for indefinite periods of time because the law in force to date stipulates that complaints made to the prosecutor about incidents of beatings, threats and violent behavior must, before they reach the court, be put through mediation.
Threat of bus shortages for routes in Attica
There is a visible risk of a lack of buses for 60 routes serving areas of eastern and western Attica which since 2020 have been carried out by private vehicles (KTEL) under the contract signed with OASA.