Laws, but only on paper
We are used to the “selective enforcement” – see also customary disregard – of the smoking ban in Greece.
Israeli man’s sentence over illegal development in Cyprus’ breakaway north sends a stark warning
A court in Cyprus on Friday sentenced an Israeli businessman to five years for developing and selling luxury apartment complexes in the breakaway northern part of the divided island without permission of the Greek Cypriot owners of the land.
Athens water crisis prompts government preparatory meeting
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday convened a preparatory meeting at the Maximos Mansion to address the growing water shortage in the Athens metropolitan area.
ATHEX: Friday’s drop halves gains for the week
A selling spree in the closing auctions on Friday halved the weekly gains of the benchmark at Athinon Avenue.
Greek mother convicted in Thessaloniki of forcing young daughter to beg
A 25-year-old woman was sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison for forcing her 6-year-old daughter to beg outside a convenience store in the Thessaloniki suburb of Sindos.
Coca-Cola 3E to fund restoration projects in fire-hit Achaia
Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou on Friday signed an agreement with Coca-Cola 3E to finance and implement anti-erosion and flood protection works in the Regional Unit of Achaia, following the devastating August 12 wildfires that destroyed more than 32,000 acres of land, including 8,000 acres of forests.
Croatia reintroduces military conscription as Europe worries about Russia-Ukraine war
Croatia’s parliament on Friday voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member country.
Democritus University receives 900,000 euros for cybersecurity upgrades
The Development ministry approved 900,000 euros in funding for Democritus University of Thrace to strengthen the state’s cybersecurity and resilience, the Digital Governance ministry said.
Mayors protest plan to centralize traffic fine revenue in Greece
Greek municipalities are warning against a proposed law that would transfer the collection of traffic fines from local authorities to the national budget.
Greece positions itself as emerging global hub for higher education
Greece is setting the stage to become a vibrant international hub for higher education, uniting its enduring cultural legacy with the growing global demand for top-tier, intercultural academic experiences.