Disposable income posted 7.3% increase last summer
Containment of tax evasion may well have played its part in this shift.
Inspiral Carpets | Athens | February 22
The English rock band Inspiral Carpets, known for their success in the 1980s and 1990s with hits like “This Is How It Feels,” “Saturn 5,” and “Dragging Me Down,” are returning to Athens on February 22 for a show at Gagarin 205 (205 Liosion)
Dendias hails Greek-Jewish ties, highlights strategic alliances with Israel and US
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has praised efforts to strengthen ties between Greek and Jewish communities in the United States, during an award ceremony honoring former American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris. The event was held at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago.
Growthfund: Commencement of the sub-concession for the development of “Philippos ΙΙ” terminal of Kavala Port Authority S.A.
Growthfund announces that today, Friday, January 24, 2025, the agreement marking the commencement of the sub-concession for the development of “Philippos II” terminal of Kavala Port Authority S.A. (KPA S.A.) was signed between KPA S.A. and the sub-concession company “Sarisa Sub-Concession of Kavala Port Philippos B S.A.”. The investor undertakes for 40 years the right…
More investments in technology and production
What Greece needs is a program designed to attract productive investments that will help the economy grow on new, solid foundations, says economist Vassilis Rapanos, adding that this can – and must – only be carried out by broad consensus.
Crete authorities uncover another weapons cache
Authorities on the southern island of Crete have arrested a suspect after uncovering a weapons cache containing a homemade explosive device, TNT, and a large quantity of ammunition.
Lebanon Hanover | Athens | February 14
The Swiss-British post-punk duo Lebanon Hanover returns to Athens on February 14 for a show at Floyd (Pireos 117).
Carrot for legitimate overtime
The government is considering reducing the social security contributions paid by employers and employees for overtime, as part of the growth measures it intends to promote in the immediate future, with the clear aim of supporting healthy entrepreneurship and employee income.
6 arrested over illegal prescription scheme
Six individuals arrested for alleged involvement in an illegal prescription scheme are due to appear before a prosecutor on Friday. The operation was dismantled on Thursday by the organized crime division of the Greek Police (ELAS).
When you don’t take your own advice
After the constitutional revision of 1985, the selection of candidates for the Presidency of the Greek Republic serves two purposes: One is for people to have something to talk about and bet on in cafes.