PM briefed on DYPA initiatives to boost employment
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the 30th “Career Day” organized by the Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) at the port of Piraeus on Saturday.
Greek President presents replica of Kore statue to Chile
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou wrapped up her official visit to Chile unveiling a replica of the Kore statue from the Archaic period that will go on display at Santiago’s Grecia metro station. Donated by the Acropolis Museum the artefact is meant to symbolize the friendly ties between the two nations.
Portal for tax declarations has opened
The online portal has opened on Taxisnet for the submission of tax returns for the incomes of 2023, with the final date for their submission being Friday July 26.
Dendias announces €2 bln drone umbrella
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has announced that 2 billion euros has been committed for the creation of an anti-aircraft and anti-drone canopy.
An agreement on tourism
The growth of tourism in Athens implies an increase of nuisances in the city and a further burden on its infrastructure.
Gaza aid flotilla halted after vessels flag removed, activists say
A humanitarian aid flotilla destined for Gaza was halted after Guinea Bissau decided to remove its flag from two vessels, activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition said on Saturday.
Enterprise Greece makes a solid appearance at Berlin’s IHIF
The Hellenic Investment and Trade Company, also known as Enterprise Greece, participated in 45 business meetings at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) from April 15 to 17 in Berlin.
Brush fire in West Attica partially contained
A fire that broke out midday on Saturday in low-lying brushland near the highway linking the West Attica suburbs of Aegaleo and Aspropyrgos, had been partially contained before sundown, the Fire Service announced.
Guard arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing children
An antiquities guard who worked on the southeastern Aegean island of Nisyros was arrested on Saturday morning in the town of Iraklio on Crete following numerous complaints of sexual indecency against minors.
A dangerous flirtation
There is certainly nothing measly about 244,000 votes. This was, more or less, the number of ballots it took to elect the far-right Spartiates as the fifth biggest party in Parliament in June 2023.