Demand for short-term office rentals soars
The increase in demand for flexible workspaces in the Greek market is steep.
POS providers should lower transaction fees, says FinMin
Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis urged banks and terminal service providers to reduce fees for small-value transactions made via point-of-sale (POS) terminals, during a meeting with representatives from banks and payment service providers on Wednesday.
Tourism’s records are confirmed
The estimates about a new historical record of tourism receipts and arrivals in 2023 were confirmed by the Bank of Greece.
Demolitions on Cretan beach postponed
A series of demolitions scheduled on Tuesday to remove illegal constructions by businesses lining the beach of Ierapetra town on Crete have been postponed.
Supreme Court rules for extradition of Erdogan’s foe to Turkey
The Supreme Court of Greece announced its decision on Wednesday to extradite 54-year-old Ali Yesildag to Turkey. The Turkish national had close family and professional ties with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before accusing Erdogan of corruption involving hundreds of millions of dollars.
Attention After Technology | Athens | February 24 – April 27
State of Concept (19 Tousa Botsari, stateofconcept.org) proudly presents the group exhibition “Attention After Technology,” which explores the relationships between attention, algorithms, and social justice.
Decision to amend the deadline for submission of the tender offers and the deadline for the electronic opening of the tender offers within the context of the Declaration of an open process for the construction of the project: : “Renovation, restruction, upgrade and expansion of the existing building of the new ward in the General Dermatological Hospital of Athens ‘Andreas Syggros’”
Τhe new independent operational unit of HRADF entitled Project Preparation Facility (PPF) was appointed by the Governmental Committee of Projects of Strategic Importance of Law 4799/2021, to mature, execute the tender process, and supervise the implementation phase of the project “Renovation and Modernization of Hospitals in Greece” (RRF 16795), of the responsibility of the Ministry…
Red tape threatens operation of helpline for battered women
Greece’s main helpline for women who are victims of violence is at risk of being suspended due to bureaucratic obstacles and underfunding, while its operators staged a five-hour stoppage on Wednesday over the issue.
Greek Defense Min urges Albania to adhere to EU acquis
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias conveyed a message to Albania on Wednesday, urging the country to respect the European Union standards and regulations as it progresses towards EU accession.
Probe into children’s charity founder Father Antonios reinstated
Judges returned the case file against Father Antonios Papanikolaou, the founder of the Ark of the World children’s charity, which is under investigation for child abuse and financial crimes, to the investigator on Wednesday, requesting further interrogations to be conducted.