Court issues first decision on building height bonus
The Administrative Court of Appeal of Piraeus has issued the country’s first final decision for revoking a building permit that made use of the height bonus in the new Building Regulation.
Former Conservative MP seeks compromise in tax evasion trial
Former New Democracy lawmaker Andreas Patsis is seeking a compromise in a trial where he was indicted, along with his former and current wife, over inaccurate wealth declarations from 2019 through 2022, and his involvement in a foreign company.
Proposal offers bigger choice of personal doctor
Citizens will be able to choose doctors not contracted to the National Organization for Healthcare Services Provision (EOPYY), taking on the cost of reimbursement for these services, according to a proposal submitted to Parliament on Wednesday.
Property agents suspected of fraud via Golden Visa
The case mainly concerns Chinese investors and a number of transactions in the real estate market are being investigated.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter, an extraordinary culmination to weeks of searches, subpoenas and resignations of top officials that have thrust the city’s government into crisis.
Industry spurring growth more
The contribution of industry to Greece’s growth in rising, according to economic reports from banks.
Egypt sending message with plot prospecting
Egypt’s announcement that 12 plots will be available for hydrocarbon exploration is seen as a message of stability and the will for constructive relations with all players in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Turkey should prove it is ready to embrace NATO
Turkey was thrown out of the F-35 combat aircraft program because of its actions which embraced Russia and were antithetical to NATO.
Veteran singer Marinella treated in ICU for stroke
Legendary Greek singer Marinella is being treated for a serious stroke in the intensive care unit of Hygeia hospital after collapsing on stage on Wednesday night, her doctor said in a statement released overnight.
Jan-Aug primary surplus exceeds 7.5 bln euros
Greece’s state budget primary surplus in January-August 2024 stood at 7.547 billion euros, against a target of €3.316 billion, according to preliminary figures on the execution of the state budget released by the National Economy and Finance Ministry on Wednesday.