Naxos wastewater plant sparks public dispute
An unlicensed wastewater treatment plant on Naxos island has become the center of a years-long dispute between a local citizen and municipal authorities.
Turkish prosecutor orders seizure of media-to-education group Can Holding
A Turkish prosecutor’s office said on Thursday it ordered the seizure of the companies of Can Holding, owner of major media outlets and schools, in an investigation into money laundering, tax evasion and organised crime.
Manu Chao | Thessaloniki | September 12
Manu Chao will return to Thessaloniki for his only concert in Greece, transforming the city into a vibrant musical celebration.
New intervention on housing
The government is expected to announce by the end of this month a new program to address the housing problem, which will combine the subsidy for renovation with the energy upgrading of old properties, after securing the approval of the European Commission.
Pierrakakis in Economist: Single market must drive growth
A year since Mario Draghi, a former Italian prime minister and European Central Bank governor, presented his report on European competitiveness, “the sense of urgency has only deepened,” says Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis in an opinion piece published in the Economist on Wednesday.
Milos cancels beach hotel
Building authorities on Milos island revoked a hotel construction permit near Sarakiniko beach following a National Transparency Authority investigation revealing serious irregularities.
Train drivers strike on Thursday over firings
Train drivers across Greece are staging a 24-hour strike on Thursday in protest at the dismissal of three of their colleagues by Hellenic Train.
Investment opportunities in the residential market
Investment firm Jefferies sees an opportunity for investing in Greece, as well as for Greek banks, in the country’s housing shortage.
Expansion of restrictions
It has been decided to extend the three-year tax exemption for owners who choose to rent out their property on a long-term lease.
Investigation over €750,000 Thessaloniki police deficit
Police officers are being called to testify before an investigating magistrate regarding a financial deficit exceeding 750,000 euros discovered in Thessaloniki police services.