Commission warns Greece and Cyprus on fraud rule implementation
The European Commission has taken action against Greece and Cyprus for their failure to properly implement rules aimed at combating fraud within the EU’s budget.
Commission refers Greece to EU Court over delayed hospital payments to suppliers
The European Commission decided on Wednesday to refer Greece to the EU’s Court of Justice for not applying correctly the rules under the Late Payment Directive.
Far-right MP detained for attacking fellow lawmaker
Konstantinos Floros, order lawmaker with far-right Spartiates party, was detained on Wednesday following a physical attack against another lawmaker in Parliament, during a debate over a defamation lawsuit.
Carli Lloyd turns diplomat, takes US message to kids in Greece
One of America’s greatest soccer players is spending the week in Greece working with kids and reminding everyone that the most important moments in sports don’t always end with a group of champagne-soaked winners holding up a trophy.
Greeks bounce back to holiday home buying
Greek buyers are now making a dynamic return to the holiday home market, for the first time since the outbreak of the financial crisis.
President marks anniversary of Armenian Genocide
Acknowledgement and vigilance is required for the victims of the Armenian Genocide, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said in a statement on Wednesday, marking the 109th anniversary since the start of a systematic extermination of one and a half million Armenians during the last period of the Ottoman Empire.
Former Spartiates MP punches lawmaker during Parliament debate
A former lawmaker with far-right Spartiates party punched another MP in the face on Wednesday during a tense argument in Parliament over a defamation lawsuit.
Teen in Pella arrested for putting out cigarette on student’s cheek
A 15-year-old boy from the town of Pella in northern Greece was arrested for putting out a lit cigarette on the cheek of a fellow classmate, state-run wire service AMNA reported on Wednesday.
Saharan dust covering Greece to subside on Wednesday
A major plume of Saharan dust that has affected much of Greece is expected to subside during the course of Wednesday, the National Observatory of Athens’ DUST/METEO service said.
Submission of tax returns to start soon on Taxisnet
Within the next few days, Taxisnet is expected to open for the submission of tax returns for individuals, Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis said on Tuesday.