French model being adopted for taxation on hard-hit groups
The government has planned a taxation overhaul for middle incomes, salary workers and families, and Kathimerini understands the prime minister will announce it this weekend in Thessaloniki.
Sinai tensions complicate Egypt ties
Greece is treading a careful diplomatic path as it works to preserve its close relationship with Egypt while defending the Greek Orthodox identity of the historic Monastery of Saint Catherine on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
Archbishop of St Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai launches succession procedures
The head of the embattled Greek Orthodox Monastery of Saint Catherine in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula announced on Thursday that he has launched the process for his succession, indicating that he plans to step down.
Investigation under way after baby found abandoned in shopping cart
Police in Athens are investigating the circumstances under which a baby was abandoned in a supermarket cart in the central district of Koukaki late on Wednesday night.
Sewage in the streets: Zakynthos’ dirty secret
On the popular Ionian island of Zakynthos, sewage has become a symbol of unchecked tourism and official neglect.
Greek authorities uncover cross-border fuel fraud scheme
A fuel smuggling network that was dismantled on Sunday by Greece’s Organized Crime Unit in cooperation with the Operational Coordination Center had connections to Romania, Poland, Bulgaria and Albania.
Anatolia American University a milestone for historic college
Thessaloniki-based Anatolia College has marked an important milestone in its 139-year history after a new venture with the UK’s Open University was granted an operating license by the Greek state.
PASOK leader calls for early elections at anniversary event
Opposition PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis demanded snap elections on Wednesday, denouncing the conservative New Democracy government as corrupt, arrogant and out of touch with citizens.
Why growth feeds inflation
The outperformance of the economy, the increase in inbound tourism, as well as soaring rents combined with increases in the price of electricity, are behind persistent inflation.
Athens mayor going it alone in opposition messaging
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas appears to be charting an independent opposition course that aspires to go beyond municipal politics ahead of PASOK’s upcoming party congress.