Cartoon (18/08/25)
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Talent in the Armed Forces
The effort to reorganize the Hellenic Armed Forces and upgrade their weapons systems is crucial and necessary.
Heavy taxation of rent-derived income hits investment hard
Greece’s acute housing problem is a result of limited supply. This has not deterred the state from imposing among the heaviest taxes in Europe on income from rents, making investments a losing proposition.
Over 5,000 lightning strikes recorded across Greece
More than 5,000 lightning strikes were recorded across Greece by Monday evening, according to the Meteo weather service.
Low interest in EU loans for projects
The greatest hurdles in absorbing funds earmarked from the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Fund are the loans. One can put it down to bureaucracy or lack of serious investor interest, but the fact remains that projects in sectors which the European Commission would like to give priority to remain unwanted.
Wildfire breaks out in Thesprotia, northwestern Greece
A fire broke out in a forested area in the Thesprotia region of northwestern Greece on Monday afternoon, prompting a response from firefighters and backup units.
Woman arrested in Aspropyrgos on possession of weapons
A 25-year-old woman was arrested in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, on possession of weapons charges.
Major wildfire in Tyrnavos forest as six aircraft battle flames
A large wildfire broke out Monday in a forested area at Amygdalo in the municipality of Tyrnavos, Larissa.
Holiday traffic peaks as travelers return to Athens
Authorities have reported a significant increase in travelers returning to Athens following the August holiday period. Vessels arriving at the city’s ports are operating at full capacity, while heavy road traffic has been noted on highways leading into the capital.
Defense witness arrested in Patra arson case
A 21-year-old man who initially appeared as a defense witness for a 25-year-old arson suspect was himself arrested on Monday in Patra in connection with last week’s fire in the western city’s Girokomeio district.