Greece invites more investments to boost its industry
Greece is faring well in attracting productive investments, but must do more as it eyes its reindustrialization and the doubling of the industry’s importance for its economy within six years.
“Declaration of an open process for the selection of a contractor for the construction of the project: “Renovation and upgrade of the Emergency Departments Section of the Rethymno General Hospital, the ‘Venizelio – Pananio’ General Hospital, the ‘Dialinakio’ General Hospital, the Agios Nikolaos O.M., the Sitia A.O.M, the Ierapetra A.O.M. and reconstruction of the piping network for the supply of heating and cooling water to FCU devices of the Chania General Hospital” / Section A: Rethymno General Hospital and Chania General Hospital, Section B: ‘Venizelio – Pananio’ General Hospital, Section C: ‘Dialinakio’ General Hospital, Agios Nikolaos O.M., Sitia A.O.M, Ierapetra A.O.M.
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…
Greek police officer sentenced for threatening ex-wife
A police officer was sentenced to an eight-month prison term, suspended for three years, for threatening to take his two minor children to an institution.
Greek dentist, 44, competing… in his sixth Olympiad
Panagiotis Gionis, a 44-year-old dentist and table tennis player, will compete in the Olympics for the sixth time in Paris.
Cyprus to build a major naval base, says defense minister
Cyprus’ defense minister said Wednesday that plans are in motion to build a major naval base on the east Mediterranean island nation’s southern coast capable of hosting large ships from European Union countries and other nations to carry out a variety of missions including humanitarian aid deliveries to the tumultuous Middle East region.
Large fire breaks out at Drama hospital
A fire broke out in an outdoor area just ourside the General Hospital of Drama, northern Greece, during renovation works on Wednesday.
Greece declares state of alert amid wildfires
The Civil Protection Ministry has declared a general state of alert due to multiple incidents nationwide and prevailing weather conditions, such as high temperatures and strong winds. All fire services are on high alert.
European Parliament President reiterates EU’s support for Cyprus reunification
The newly reelected President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, reiterated the EU’s support for Cyprus reunification on Wednesday, three days before the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
France’s ‘democratic parties have to act like adults,’ says respected historian Patrick Weil
With the day after in France marked by uncertainty in party headquarters, Kathimerini contacted the distinguished French historian and visiting professor at Yale Law School, Patrick Weil.
Passenger traffic at Greek airports rises by 11.4% in first half of 2024
Passenger traffic increased by 11.4 percent in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year at all 39 of the country’s airports with commercial flights (24 under the Civil Aviation Authority and 14 managed by Fraport Greece).